38 Special +P's in a S+W Model 64???

Point Blank

September 06, 2003 07:34

Will my S+W model 64 handle 130g +P ammo?? The handgun is in very good shape,everything tight.Also,is this a K frame,etc??? Thx for any replies...

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  Henry0Reilly

  September 06, 2003 07:47

  If you feed a K frame a diet of nothing but high power loads they tend wear out just a little sooner thus the L frame came along. In spite of S&W warnings, even alloy frame guns (12, 37, etc) will handle the +P for awhile. I shoot +P in my model 10 S&W no problem. I'm quite certain your model 64 will handle them.
  
  Remember Ruby Ridge.

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  bk0331

  September 06, 2003 09:35

  My first duty weapon was a Model 64. Issued ammo was .38spl +P+. Every year we shot the duty ammo and replaced it with a fresh box. Never had a problem, however we always used wadcutters for practice.
  
  "We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence onto those who would do us harm." -George Orwell

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  Point Blank

  September 07, 2003 08:04

  Thx so much for your fast replies [:)]
  
  Pretty much will be used very rarely,as an emergency backup.
  
  Thanks again...

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  izzy

  September 10, 2003 17:45

  hi how are you ?

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  izzy

  September 10, 2003 17:46

  can any one give me some info on a colt 38 snub nose what are these hand guns worth if any one knows can you fill me in

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  izzy

  September 10, 2003 17:50

  quote:Originally posted by Point Blank
  Thx so much for your fast replies [:)]
  
  Pretty much will be used very rarely,as an emergency backup.
  
  Thanks again...
  
  
  how can i find prices on a colt 38 snub nose can you pont me in the right direction yhanx

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  APBTlover

  September 11, 2003 05:10

  If you want to shoot +p or +p+ .38spl. get a .357 Magnum.It will shoot and handle any .38spl load you can find and not overly wear your gun.Look on the auctions here for prices on Colt .38's,they are pricey though,I like the later model Colt Cobra's.I think these are the best looking snub .38's.Its not a S&W or Colt and you didnt ask about it but I would like to suggest a gun that is high quality and perfect for an emergency.Take a look at a Taurus M617:2" ported barrel,7 shot .357 magnum,can be had black or stainless,can be had with concealed hammer for snag free pulling and DAO,will run you between $350.00-$375.00 with a lifetime warranty and every bit as good a concealed snubby as the S&W or Colt without the high price and you get 1-2 extra shots and it will handle any .38spl load you can put into it +p,+p+ or step up and still be able to shoot full power .357mag and the porting on the barrel will cut back the recoil on any round you choose to load.Good Luck.

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  Point Blank

  September 11, 2003 14:30

  Thx again for the replies!!
  
  The reason i asked was Sports Authority was having a closeout on it.Regular price was like $10.89 or something but i bought several boxes at $5.88.
  
  I do have a S+W mod 64 and a Marlin 38/357 rifle so it was a no lose situation!! Just wondered if it would be safe thru the 64
  
  Great forum! [:)]

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  Rafter-S

  September 11, 2003 15:33

  izzy--
  
  Click "New Topic" and ask your question with a new thread.
  
  And welcome to the forum. We appreciate new members and will be willing to share our knowledge with you.
  
  Rafter-S

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