Ok, I post and discuss on the revolver pages a bunch, but my knowledge of S&W autos is still woefully inadequate. As I mentioned here a little over a year ago, I inherited a like-new Model 39-2 from my Dad. AFAIK, it has always been fed standard factory ball ammo with just a sprinkling of standard velocity JHPs. I’m seeing Winchester NATO ammo being offered in 100 rd bulk boxes at a very attractive price, but saw warnings elsewhere about using this (essentially +P by American standards) ammo in regular American-made nines. Where does my 39-2 fall in the strength spectrum and how should I proceed with this potential source of affordable ammo?
I know this question comes up on the revolver threads about daily, “Is it safe to shoot +P ammo in my Victory Model revolver that Grampa brought back from WW II” but I don’t see much about +P 9 mms.
TIA ~ Froggie