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Old 09-12-2015, 09:40 PM
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It is a shame that this question cannot be put to rest!

You can shoot +P .38 Special ammunition in any revolver chambered for the cartridge!

A possible exception would be Spanish, Belgian, Khyber Pass, Phillipine, and possibly other S&W knock-offs sometimes seen of questionable parentage and metallurgy.

The gun will experience somewhat accelerated wear compared to standard pressure ammunition, but it will not cause catastrophic failure of the firearm. The same can be said of your car or truck if you consistently operate it at higher throttle settings and higher RPM than is recommended. This is simply a choice the individual owner must make in determining whether or not the higher performance is worth the additional wear and diminished product life! You want to use +P then do, your decision, but there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of!

You have to remember that firearms are expendable items, they are not expected or intended by the manufacturer to last forever! The Military and Police agencies seem to have a good grasp of this, the average owner does not seem to understand this.
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