I have one I purchased while stationed at Ft Benning Ga in 1977, used and have nothing to say but good things about it. I bought it for my wife to keep in the nightstand while I was overseas. It was smaller than my chief's special so it fit her better. I have never shot +p in it but it is built like a vault so I would not be afraid to load some if I was carrying it. Don't think I would shoot more than a cylinder full to get a feel for them. I'm afraid they might be a little stout in it. just my opinion. Mike