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The cases were originally loaded with higher pressure, higher velocity loads for the 38 Special revolvers. Not to be used in older revolvers chambered for the .38 Special cartridge.
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What is the difference in SW 38 special and 38 special P?
+P has more muzzle velocity
Can you use regular 38 ammo in a 38 special plus p?
A pistol rated to fire .38 +P ammunition is still going to be a .38 Special pistol, and can use regular .38 Special ammunition. .357 Magnum revolvers are also capable of chambering and firing .38 Special loads - regular, +P, and +P+ included.
Can you shoot 38 caliber ammo from a 38 plus p revolver?
A ".38 +P revolver" is simply a .38 Special revolver which is rated to fire +P loads. It's still a .38 Special, and the +P doesn't change the dimensions of the round itself.
Can you shoot 38 special bullets in the 38 special plus P revolver?
It's a .38 Special revolver. +P applies to the cartridge, and indicates a more powerful load than a standard round of the calibre. In this case, it would be a .38 S&W Special with a +P loading, hence .38 Special +P. You can fire regular .38 S&W Special cartridges through it. Whether or not it can fire +P or +P+ ammo, you need to read the instruction manual and find the manufacturer's information on this.
Compare 38 special round to 38 p?
If you mean +P, the difference is velocity.
What if your owners manual says shoot only 38 plus p rounds out of your s and w mod 642 it doesnt mention 38 special is 38 special ok?
you can shoot standard 38 special rounds out of a firearm marked for 38 special +p
What is differences between ammo 38 S and W 38 Spl. and 38 Spl. plus P?
The .38 Smith & Wesson cartridge was created in 1876. It is a shorter, fatter, less powerful cartridge than the .38 Smith & Wesson Special, created in 1899 (they cannot be interchanged). The .38 Special +P is a .38 Special cartridge that is loaded to 10% higher energy than a standard .38 Special. The .357 Magnum is a longer version of the .38 Special that is loaded to MUCH higher energy than a .38 Special +P.
Can I shoot p ammo out of a smith Wesson 38 special model 38?
You can, but, you should not. The frame is not rated for +P
What ammo do you use for an old Colt Police Positive 38 special?
.38 special Stay away from the "+P" ammo
Can you shoot 38 Special plus P ammo in a 38 caliber pistol?
Depends on the pistol. If there's nothing about this in the owner's manual, or there is no owner's manual, you should contact the manufacturer for clarification on this matter. If you're unable to do this, a gunsmith should be able to determine this for you. .38 Special +P is .38 Special ammo, but with a higher powder content, which generates higher chamber pressures. Older .38 Special revolvers which were manufactured before the advent of the .38 Special +P cartridge did not have to be mindful of this when they manufactured their revolvers.
Can 38 special plus p ammo be used in a 357 revolver?
Yes it can. I do not think you will exceed the .357 pressures with .38 +P.
What if your owners manual says use only 38 plus p ammo in your s and w model 642 it does not say 38 specials are ok it mentions 38 plus p and 38 special for a 357 mag is this just an over sight?
You can use 38 special.
