Years ago I used 10.0 gr of AL-8 with a 146 JHP Speer out of a Chief's Special. Recoil was noticeable, but not anything really painful.
Here's what Elmer said about the Chief's Special.
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The little Chief's Special or Centennial Smith & Wessons are lighter and more compact guns to carry in the pocket than is any comparably powerful auto pistol. These little guns will both handle .38 Special or .38/44 ammunition, and only the Super .38 compares with them in power.
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