Guys, this thread is 12 years old and ENGINE18 hasn't been here in nearly 11 years.
By the way, for future reference, back in the 1980s S & W stated any model numbered, 'steel' K or N frame in .38 Special and .357 Magnum was approved for + P .38. No alloy K frames and no J frames of any kind until the models 36-7, 60-7 and the alloy J Magnum frame .38s.
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