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Originally Posted by Brian41
I have older S&W Model 49 and 36 I've been shooting standard pressure 38 special ammo in. When I was shopping for standard pressure ammo during the ammo short supply MagTech was the only standard pressure ammo I found and I did stock up.
My understanding is 38 special has been downloaded in factory ammunition and maybe current plus-P ammo is at pressures equal to the old standard 38 special ammo. Would this be correct as I'm hearing such on another gun forum and internet claims make me suspicious always.
So my question is would I be safe shooting today's plus-Ps in older J frames on occasion and for carry or would I be better off using standard pressure 38s in them as I have?
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Most people will tell you it's OK to fire a limited amount of +P ammo in your gun. Only you can decide if it is worth the risk, if any. Now for me personally, I would stick with standard pressure ammo. The following load is standard pressure but has the knockdown power of almost all current 38 Special+P and is my daily carry load in all my 38 Special guns...........
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