S&W model 19 1982 manufacture
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Do I understand you correctly?
You have a great revolver chambered in .357 Magnum.
The factory customer service told you to NOT use .38 plus P ammo??
You have a great revolver chambered in .357 Magnum.
The factory customer service told you to NOT use .38 plus P ammo??
Engine49guy
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The only ammo you need to avoid using in a Model 19 is the lighter 110 and 125 grain 357 loads to avoid cracking the forcing cone.
38 +P is weaker than .357 Mag so avoiding 38+P makes no sense IMO.
38 +P is weaker than .357 Mag so avoiding 38+P makes no sense IMO.
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There are a few possibilities as to why the CS person answered the way he did.
1. He might have thought there is .357 + P.
2. Your model 19 is not stamped + P, and the stock answer is to only use the ammunition for which the gun is stamped. Lawyers run amok
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3. He may have really thought .38 + P operates at higher pressure than .357, as mentioned above.
1. He might have thought there is .357 + P.
2. Your model 19 is not stamped + P, and the stock answer is to only use the ammunition for which the gun is stamped. Lawyers run amok
.3. He may have really thought .38 + P operates at higher pressure than .357, as mentioned above.
Pa.Bill
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I have Combat 19/357 ( see pic)
along with XL Hunter 357.
The 19 dates 1974. I have been using +P's
on and off since they are on the market.
Also, some hot 357's when reloading years ago.
Never had a problem. The gun is tight.
No ware anywhere.
But if S/W is saying N/G on +P's, I would go with them.
Did they give a name of ammo?
Just 'do not use +P's?
But standard 357 is ok?
Kind of confusing.
along with XL Hunter 357.
The 19 dates 1974. I have been using +P's
on and off since they are on the market.
Also, some hot 357's when reloading years ago.
Never had a problem. The gun is tight.
No ware anywhere.
But if S/W is saying N/G on +P's, I would go with them.
Did they give a name of ammo?
Just 'do not use +P's?
But standard 357 is ok?
Kind of confusing.
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MichiganScott
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2. Your model 19 is not stamped + P, and the stock answer is to only use the ammunition for which the gun is stamped. Lawyers run amok
We have a winner.
Pa.Bill
Member
Hold one --- "If the gun is not market.
19 would not be marked if +P's came out
after the Model 19.
He is reading from the book.
19 would not be marked if +P's came out
after the Model 19.
He is reading from the book.
