Thread: S&W model 39
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Old 01-14-2012, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by M29since14 View Post
I vaguely recall complaints about 39s and Super Vel ammo, but that was a long time ago. That is about all I can think of. With modern ammo, I would expect very good reliability with a 39, assuming gun and magazines are in good condition.
I can imagine so. Super Vel was a +P ammunition before it's time. We used it in some of our police Model 10's and they had to be rebuilt and tightened after a steady diet of Super Vel. Great stuff for when you needed it, but not for every day shooting.
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