For the last 40+ years I’ve sited in multiple Snubs with plus P 38. I practiced with standard loads of the same weight. I carried the plus P rounds. I’ve never had any problems with any of the Snubs. If you’re worried about shooting the plus P I’m sure there are standard loads suitable for self-defense shooting. You could probably trade somebody the plus P loads for standard loads.

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