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My reloading bench is pretty plain and simple. It's made of 2 x 4 lumber and plywood. It is rock solid and heavy with pretty usable space. I've probably got $100 in it. I bought all clear and straight lumber for some what of a premium but I built the whole thing in about a day.

I am going to be making up some + P loads in .38 Special. Some of my factory loaded + P ammo has the "+P" on the head stamp. I also see the Starline offers +P brass as well and standard brass for .38 Special. Is there really such a thing as + P rated brass and is that what I should use for such...

I am going to be making up some + P loads in .38 Special. Some of my factory loaded + P ammo has the "+P" on the head stamp. I also see the Starline offers +P brass as well and standard brass for .38 Special. Is there really such a thing as + P rated brass and is that what I should use for such...

Can anyone name some good sources for parts for my S&W 1880 4th model? Numrich doesn't have anything. I am looking for a hammer, sear and perhaps a sear spring.

Can anyone name some good sources for parts for my S&W 1880 4th model? Numrich doesn't have anything. I am looking for a hammer, sear and perhaps a sear spring.