Warning

 

Close

Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Confirm Cancel
BCM
User Panel
skd
Hit
bravocompany
troy
palmetto
brownells
jt
geissele
silencerShop
primaryArms
GS
magpul
CA
SDS
midwest
vortex
fightlite
JRH
laRue
VP
RS
delton
aim
springfield

LAPG
blackhills
dsa
bravocompany
SAS
primaryArms
cmmg
LAPG
RS
Pro2A
brownells
silencerShop
CA
JRH
ar15com
THBRD
Faxxon
fightlite
jt
palmetto
gray
geissele
springfield
bravocompany
cmmg
tnvc
trijicon
vortex
Users Online4875 Online
bravocompany missing Hydra
Page Handguns » Handgun Discussions
Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Any problems putting .38+P through an older Taurus M85 marked '.38 Special' ?
Posted: 3/10/2006 6:25:56 PM EDT
Never owned a ".38". I have always had .357Mag and shot whatever I wanted in the .38 calibers...now I want to make sure its actually safe to shoot +P ammo in my little .38 special.

So...is +P fine in something chamber for ".38 special"?
Am I going to blow the barrel up?
Educate a first time .38 revolver owner.

Thanks.
Link Posted: 3/10/2006 7:53:18 PM EDT
[#1]
I'd suggest giving Taurus a call or e-mail, that is what I did. Based on the serial number, they confirmed my Taurus 85 was made during the first year of production these revolvers were rated for +P. Similary, I was used to using .357, however that was a little too stout for my wife. She is a better shot than I am, so the +P should get the job done for her if necessary.    

Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Any problems putting .38+P through an older Taurus M85 marked '.38 Special' ?
Page Handguns » Handgun Discussions
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.
blackhills
bravocompany
SAS
primaryArms
gray
silencerShop
CA
palmetto
Pro2A
JRH
jt
LAPG
ar15com
dsa
cmmg
THBRD
RS
geissele
LAPG
Faxxon
springfield
fightlite
brownells
missing
AR-15 AK-47 Handgun Precision Rifles Armory Training Competitive Shooting General Outdoors Archery Hometown Industry

About AR15.COM

Become an AR15.COM Team Member

AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.

From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.

Stay Connected

AR15.COM Facebook AR15.COM Twitter AR15.COM YouTube AR15.COM Instagram
Pepperjam Verification

Newsletter

Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.

Contact Us

Advertising
[email protected]
General
[email protected]

Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.

AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.

Advertising Memberships ARFCOM Shop Gear Deals Virtual Weapon Build Discussion Forums Help Privacy DMCA About Your Privacy Choices California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon   Goat Signal
** When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.
Top Top