Fiocchi .38 S&W Spl. SJHP 148gr.

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Had a 'hope this never happens in real life' moment today. I've been carrying Fiocchi .38 S&W Spl. SJHP 148gr. in my 1982 vintage Model 38 Airweight for several months now. I decided to make a quick stop at the range and make sure I could still hit what I'm aiming at. First round goes 'click' and nothing. 4 more fire normally and then getting back around to the first misfire, it goes off. On the one hand this is a great reason to be carrying a revolver as a semi-auto would reqiure immediate action. On the other, having a misfire in relatively new, well maintained ammo is very disconcerting. I put a box of 50 count 158 gr round nose magtech through it afterwards with no other issues so it was most likely not a light strike. Looking for a recommendation on reliable non +P carry ammo for an older Airweight.

 

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Had a 'hope this never happens in real life' moment today. I've been carrying Fiocchi .38 S&W Spl. SJHP 148gr. in my 1982 vintage Model 38 Airweight for several months now. I decided to make a quick stop at the range and make sure I could still hit what I'm aiming at. First round goes 'click' and nothing. 4 more fire normally and then getting back around to the first misfire, it goes off. On the one hand this is a great reason to be carrying a revolver as a semi-auto would reqiure immediate action. On the other, having a misfire in relatively new, well maintained ammo is very disconcerting. I put a box of 50 count 158 gr round nose magtech through it afterwards with no other issues so it was most likely not a light strike. Looking for a recommendation on reliable non +P carry ammo for an older Airweight.

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David,
Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I've been trying to build replicas of those but I can't seem to get the velocity that high without going over 17,000 PSI. (not that I can test the pressure) I did however find the bullet source Buffalo bore is using for those very soft GC bullets. (they cost A LOT!)

 

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I've been trying to build replicas of those but I can't seem to get the velocity that high without going over 17,000 PSI. (not that I can test the pressure) I did however find the bullet source Buffalo bore is using for those very soft GC bullets. (they cost A LOT!)

THIS is the source that I have for supplying to Buffalo Bore®. Is it the same as yours?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Sorry I forgot to mention the source. Yes, it is Rim Rock who is supplying the 158gr SWC-HP GC bullets for Buffalo Bore.

 

[Skeptic 9c]

I carry WW Silvertips, 110gr standard velocity. If you can find them.

http://www.winchester.com/Products/...r-x/silvertip-hollow-point/Pages/X38S9HP.aspx

I got two boxes from Cheaper than Dirt a few years back. I haven't seen them lately...sigh.

Geoff
Who is an old fashioned light bullet fan.

 

[photoman]

I carry WW Silvertips, 110gr standard velocity. If you can find them.

http://www.winchester.com/Products/...r-x/silvertip-hollow-point/Pages/X38S9HP.aspx

I got two boxes from Cheaper than Dirt a few years back. I haven't seen them lately...sigh.

Geoff
Who is an old fashioned light bullet fan.

Ammunition To Go : 50rds - 38 Special Winchester 110gr. Silvertip Hollow Point Ammo [X38S9HP] - $38.95