Smith & Wesson M&P 1926/1927 Mint unfired condition question?

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As I get older, I am thinking about shooting my older revolvers that at least appear unfired. My question is will the 1926 M&P 38 special revolvers handle 158 grain lead nose modern ammo? Thanks!
 
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Thanks! I forgot to say it is 38 special, but assume most know that. I edited that it is 38 special. I know they are designed to shoot 158 grain lead nose, but didn't know if todays ammo is too hot for these older guns. I have a few dating back to 1903/1905 also. Thinking about shooting them as well. Thanks!
 
If you would be so kind, what is the serial number (ballpark # is fine) on your 1926 M&P? For sentiment reasons I'm in the market for a revolver from 1926. From what I've gathered so far the serial number range for 1926 is approximately 510000 - 560000.
 
If you would be so kind, what is the serial number (ballpark # is fine) on your 1926 M&P? For sentiment reasons I'm in the market for a revolver from 1926. From what I've gathered so far the serial number range for 1926 is approximately 510000 - 560000.
My serial number is 524688 for the 6" and 571036 for the 4". I do not have a letter, this is circa 1926 or 1927 from what i am told. Sorry for the delay I just checked back in. They are a couple of my favorites because they look brand new. These were beater guns not collectibles like I have said before. True survivors.
 
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