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Old 06-18-2018, 12:57 PM
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Default S&W 10-6 +P?
I apologize in advance if this has been addressed previously but a S&W 10-6 has recently come into my possession- well-done reblue with exc new Altamonts and I’m wondering how well these stand up to +P ammo? I don’t plan on pounding thousands of these thru it but the 1970s-80s seemed to be the time period “in between” the standard and +P rated guns.

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Old 06-18-2018, 01:03 PM
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That 10-6 will handle +P loads until he cows come home with no problems. Enjoy it.
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Old 06-18-2018, 02:07 PM
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I figured as much but wanted to be sure, thank you.
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Despite the previous comment mainstream +P 38 Special ammo is not loaded to pressure higher than allowed. I consider it a mild target load.
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Old 06-18-2018, 03:40 PM
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You can pound a model 10 with any SAAMI spec ammo out there.

The model 10 is the perfect .38 ammo shooting machine. Let me make it clear that I don't exceed published data in my reloads, but I've put some really hot stuff through my model 10 and it took it in stride.
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I have a 10-6 and I’ve shot a Buffalo Bore 158 grn +P and that’s some pretty hot stuff! Shoot away and enjoy!
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Old 06-18-2018, 11:16 PM
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Thank you for the info gentlemen!
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Yup this subject has been beat to death. But by all means shoot at much +P ammo as you want. Won't hurt it a bit.
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Old 06-18-2018, 11:39 PM
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38+P should actually be a good bit under what it can handle. From what everyone has basically gathered, the heat treatment for the K-frame 38's and 357's has been the same for a long, long, long time.
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