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Originally posted by budrichard:
The S&W model 12 was NOT designed for +P for the simple reason that the +P specification did not exist at the time of manufacture.
On the other hand, I AM an Engineer with Graduate study in Metalurgy.
BTW, be aware that your 'test' will only be a one time data point and the results should not be used to predict the future for similar firearms. Frankly to subject ANY product where failure can lead to injury, to tests that exceed the design specifications without the manufactures certified approval is foolhardy. -Dick
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A one time data point is all it takes to debunk this silly myth.
The myth being, and I've heard it MANY times, "If you shoot +P's in <span class="ev_code_RED">a</span> Model 12, it will either (1) blow up (2) stretch beyond use or (3) crack."
So...if we see this Model 12 survive many rounds of +P with no adversity, we can conclude that the myth is just that, a myth.