1983 64-2 Snubbie Pictures

[markhp]

Can I shoot 38 spl plus p ammo in this revolver without damaging the firearm?

 

[pharmer]

Yes. Some of the Buffalo Bore offerings approach 38-44 velocities and will accelerate wear. Joe

 

[imakmst]

A very nice k-frame snub!

 

[loeman]

Very nice! I'd be quite proud to have one like yours. I'm waiting for the day when one of those show up in my LGS. I'm quite partial to stainless steel and fixed sight revolvers and a 2 or 4 inch Md 64 is high on my want list.

By the way, I only shoot standard loads in my .38s.
I just don't want to risk any damage to these old guys as they are too darn hard to replace.

 

[OLDSTER]

Very nice snub. But why would you want to shoot +P ammo ?? Just askin'

 

[jtcarm]

Very nice. I just acquired a 3" -3.

I know little about +Ps, as all I've had before are .357s., and I've always shot standard pressure .38s or magnums.

If they accelerate wear, I'd use them sparingly, just enough for occasional practice to make sure they shoot close to point of aim and cycle your SD ammo.

Speaking of Buffalo Bore, I had a couple of forum members recommend their wad cutter round for SD. They're quite expensive. I consulted my Lyman #46 manual and as I suspected, a 148-grain wadcutter can be loaded to just over 1,000
FPS while staying under 17,000 PSI (below +P pressure.)

BTW, 1983 would make it a -3. A -2 would likely have a pinned barrel.

A very nice find, nonetheless.

 

[wrangler5]

For those concerned about +P pressures accelerating wear on their guns, I've found that the Buffalo Bore standard pressure 38 Specials with the 158g lead HP bullet give exactly the same velocity out of my guns as the Remington +P rounds with the same bullet. (They kick the same, too, those nasty old laws of physics being what they are.) The BBs are about twice the price of the Remingtons, but if it's pressure you're worried about they may be attractive.

 

[markhp]

For some reason, I can find more +p ammo in stock locally than standard 38 spl. I am just going to order a bunch of 38 spl on line. Thanks

 

[markhp]

The gun is marked 64-2-bought from a dealer-the s/n is ADP3984. Someone on the forum told me it was a 1983-I don't have a s/n guide.

 

[jjbrewst1]

It's a stainless K Frame. I would think all +P you want is fine.

 

[Josh M.]

I don't know why people always feel the need to chime in with useless drivel about accelerated wear from +P in a .38.

Shooting +P in a .38 accelerates wear in a .38 vs shooting powder puff loads - true.

Shooting 357 in a 357 accelerates wear vs shooting .38s.

Shooting double action accelerates wear vs shooting single action.

Dry firing accelerates wear vs looking at the gun in a case...

So what?

To answer the OPs question, Yes, you can shoot +P .38 without damaging your gun.
Thousands and thousands with nothing but regular maintance.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

DO NOT SHOOT THIS GUN WITH ANY AMMUNITION! ANY AMMUNITION WILL CAUSE WEAR TO THIS GUN!

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND PEACE OF MIND, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT ME SO I CAN PROVIDE SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS TO A SAFE DISPOSAL SITE! YOU CAN TRUST ME! I'M A PROFESSIONAL!

Sorry. Can't keep a straight face. You can shoot everything short of a .357 Magnum in your Model 64 snubbie without worrying about wear unless you intend to compete with it in every match within a 1,000 mile radius for the next 30 years.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

It's perfectly fine to shoot +p in your 64, granted your wallet will be hurt more than the gun will in a range session.

Here's a good article on .38 +p ammo.
Shooting with Hobie

BTW: Congrats on your 64-2 snub! They make great carry guns and use my 64-6 for just that in warmer weather.