I'm not sure I understand the logic behind the original poster's test when there are countless affordable used S&W's out there that can be used with +p ammo (per manufacturer's recommendations.)

If Ford tells me not to use a certain type of Goodyear tire on their Explorer, why am I going to try and prove them wrong?

Oh well, I saw a 2 inch Model 12 a few weeks ago that I would've loved to have, regardless if it can shoot +p or not.

Nothing like resurrecting a thread that's been dead 3 years!