S&W mod. 10 +P loads
I have a S&W model 10 made in 1973 and was wondering if it is safe to shoot the 38 special +P loads in it the gun is like new. Any info is always appreciated.
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Yes, it is safe. Having said that- a steady diet of +P loads will speed up the wear of your revolver. Use regular .38 Special for practice, keep the +P for serious social events. 0 -
Smith & Wesson made a batch of M10's in .357 mag.
As always, "safe to shoot" is contingent upon inspection by a gunsmith.
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I think you should only shoot one load all the time, as in train with the ammo you are betting your life on. Regular 38 Special loading is enough, if you want or need 357 Mag performance then get one, your pistol will last longer and you will be a much better shot when the chips are down. 0 -
This topic comes up a lot.
Fire all the .38+P you like. The only thing you're going to hurt is your wallet. . .the "premium" loads tend to cost quite a bit more than "practice" ones.
Yes, in "theory" 38+p will accelerate wear and tear on your gun, but for a K-frame gun 38+P is still a modest load, and I think in practice, your trigger finger will wear out long before the gun does. IE, expected service life of a modern K frame revolver with a steady diet of +P .38s is still going to be in the tens of thousands of rounds. . .far more than 99.9% of shooters will ever put through the gun in their lifetime.
People talk a lot about +P, but the loads are only 10% "hotter" than "ordinary" 38s. . .AT BEST. For at least some of the +P labelled loads, they aren't *ANY* hotter than conventional non+P loads. . .they just use a higher quality defense bullet.0 -
quote:As always, "safe to shoot" is contingent upon inspection by a gunsmith.
Why?
I have never taken a used gun to a gunsmith.
If I was that doubtful about it, I didn't buy it.0 -
As always on the GunBroker forum I got the info I needed. A thanks to all who answered my question. 0
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