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Need Help 340PD Ammo Question
I just picked up a 340PD with te Hi Viz sight. I will pocket carry it everywhere and i highly doubt i will ever fire a .357 magnum round thru it.
My question is about the 120gr bullet warning. Doesn't this apply only to magnum rounds??
I like(primarily because they are easy to shoot) the Federal personal defense .38 110's, .38 110 Silvertips, or the .38 Corbon 110 +P.
I want to shoot them in the 340PD but i also will follow the recommendation if it applies to .38.
Anyone know the answer?
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11-24-2011, 02:18 AM
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I would make a good guess that they are talking about 110 gr. 357 Magnum ammo.
From what I read the 340's and others that are made along the Night Guard line will hold up to about 1500 rounds of Full House ammo before needing a trip back to S&W for the Top Strap Shield to be replaced. Shooting 38's in it should not hurt the shield at all.
I have came up with a good lite load for my 310 Night Guard, as I plan to shoot it a great deal.
Bob
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In my view, the .38 Special +P FBI load (158 gr H.P.) is THE carry load for the alloy framed .38 Specials and .357 Magnums. It has a good record of stopping power and is not so powerful as to cause handling issues when shooting.
That's my choice for my daily carry (a 642 S&W).
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11-24-2011, 03:01 AM
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Wasn't there something here a few weeks ago about light loads causing the titanium cylinder to erode. Pretty good pics IIRC.
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A lot of folks like the Speer Gold Dot 135gr. Short Barrel +P in 38 Sp.
I know it's not exactly what you're looking for but they shoot well in my 642 and shoot to point of aim. Very controllable, too.
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I would load it up with CorBon DPX in .38 Special.
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Originally Posted by Tyrod
Wasn't there something here a few weeks ago about light loads causing the titanium cylinder to erode...
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Better heed the warning. 
Just do what it says. There are plenty of excellent .38 Special SD cartridges out there, if you don't want to use .357s. Federal Hydra-shoks are always good, and there are many more that are heavier than 120-grains. Why take any chances with that rather expensive revolver? Listen to the experts - the guys who made it.
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Quote:
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Wasn't there something here a few weeks ago about light loads causing the titanium cylinder to erode. Pretty good pics IIRC.
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Yes...and that is the reason!
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Try out whatever ammo you decide to use. If you go lighter than the recommended bullet weight, make sure the gun doesn't sieze-up from uncrimping bullets.
In .38, I prefer the Speer Short Barrel version 135 gr. GDHP (860 fps in 2" barrel). The .357 Short barrel version of this round is still under 1,000 fps. (990) out of a 2" barrel, so recoil shouldn't be too fierce.
Speer Ammo - Ballistics Tables
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Personal experience + S&W comments:
Any .38 load is ok except possibly +P+.
Magnum loads with light (110 gr) bullets will quickly erode the front on the titanium cylinder. I messed up mine with less than 50 rds.
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Originally Posted by Cooter Brown
A lot of folks like the Speer Gold Dot 135gr. Short Barrel +P in 38 Sp.
I know it's not exactly what you're looking for but they shoot well in my 642 and shoot to point of aim. Very controllable, too.
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That's my favorite load. I just found some 110 gr Silver Tips. Ill keep them in reserve in case I can't find the Speer 135+Ps.
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Like Dale53 - I use the FBI load in my 642-1. Buffalo Bore brand.
I read a long time ago that S&W sets the fixed rear sights on J Frames
using 158-Gr.
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I called S&W and they said the warning only applied to magnum rounds. FWIW mine is loaded w/110 grain +P hollow points and the gun handles them w/o any problems/
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That's my favorite load. I just found some 110 gr Silver Tips. Ill keep them in reserve in case I can't find the Speer 135+Ps.
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You are aware that you replied to a 10 year old thread, right 
Holy zombie thread batman! 
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Zombie be dammmmed. Same topic.
It's not the light bullet !!!!!!
It's the EXTRA powder to get a light bullet going that causes the heat and the frame damage.
Light bullet takes More powder to get the same velocity as a heavy bullet
Every handloader knows this.
I've had a 360PD for a dozen years and I shoot 357mag. It is the worst range toy ever made, but the best light carry ever invented. I hate it and I love it. If you only have one gun and this is it, you are in trouble.
It's for Emergencies Only! If it's a real emergency, you will not feel any recoil at all. Ask me how I know.
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The 120gr warning is only for Magnum rounds.
I’m the manual it says that the 120gr warning is only for Magnum rounds. Here is a picture of that page: http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachm...1&d=1687207163
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