The San Diego Cal. Police Dept. issued lead SWC .38 Spl. until the late 80's or early 90's in standard velocity, I believe in the issue M-10 6"bbl. An officer could buy any Smith and Wesson, Colt or Ruger .357 or .38 Spl. 4" or 6" so long as he carried the issue ammo. I never heard of any complaints RE: this ammo. San Diego is the 7th largest city in USA and # 2 in Cal.

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