I am wondering if it is safe to shoot .38 Special +P ammo out of an old "C" prefix (5-screw) Smith & Wesson revolver, circa 1950. What say you?
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I am wondering if it is safe to shoot .38 Special +P ammo out of an old "C" prefix (5-screw) Smith & Wesson revolver, circa 195
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I know that it is better to err on the side of caution, but in 1972, SAAMI changed the pressure specifications for the .38 Special from 21,000 psi to 17,000 psi.
Prior to that, the standard .38 Special was very close to today's "+P" cartridges (21,000 psi).
I'm hoping to hear from someone with on-hand experience.
I know that the advice from arms makers is influenced by the fear of litigation, but in years gone by, S&W reportedly claimed that their "K" frame revolvers could handle the .38-44 ammo, rated at 25,000 psi.
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