+ P Rated?

[fivepointstar]

How do you know if your revolver is + P Rated?? If its not marked in the bbl how do you know which models will shot + P ammo

thanks!

 

[august1410]

Are you asking about a particular gun? I know, according to S&W for instance, any Model 10 marked as such will handle +P. The pre-model 10, the Military & Police, will not. The M&P was designated the Model 10 in 1957. Any thing 1957/58 and beyond is good to go.

 

[jawn]

Yeah, your best bet is to do some research on that particular model.

 

[fivepointstar]

thanks I was hoping there was a website that had this info

any idea on the S&W Model 37 Airweight

 

[august1410]

thanks I was hoping there was a website that had this info

any idea on the S&W Model 37 Airweight

Because it has a model number, I would say yes. I would not feed it a steady diet of such, but I would say that having some defensive rounds would not hurt.

I'm on the Smith & Wesson forum right now looking for more concrete info for you.

 

[jawn]

If it's an aluminum cylinder one, I'd steer clear of +Ps.

 

[august1410]

I read up a little.....the 36 and 37 Airweights have traditionally had issues with cracked frames. Cracked at the barrel.

Do not shoot +p loads in this. I was incorrect. For safety sake, I would only shoot +p in a K frame or larger if it is not specifically marked for +P

 

[fivepointstar]

If it's an aluminum cylinder one, I'd steer clear of +Ps.

I read up a little.....the 36 and 37 Airweights have traditionally had issues with cracked frames. Cracked at the barrel.

Do not shoot +p loads in this. I was incorrect. For safety sake, I would only shoot +p in a K frame or larger if it is not specifically marked for +P

thank you!!

 

[platekiller]

So how about the model 60? I have +p for home defense. With it being stainless I'm sure it can handle it if the need is there.

 

[Semper Noctem]

Leave it to our resident wheel gun guru - August!!!

 

[Silverlode]

I have simply called or emailed the manufacturer in a couple of cases and received a +P is OK response.

 

[mikec]

So how about the model 60? I have +p for home defense. With it being stainless I'm sure it can handle it if the need is there.

Call S&W and ask them. Have the serial number and model handy.

There have been two versions of the 60. One is .38 Special only, the other is a .357 Magnum gun. Obviously that gun can handle .38 +P ammo.

 

[Jack Ryan]

RTFM!

 

[KMK1862]

RTFM!

+1. Or call the manufacturer.

 

[Boom Boom]

It's stamped on the barrel if it supports +P. Some M37 revolvers support +P. Some don't. Depends on the barrel. As others have said, call S&W's 800 number and ask. They are very helpful and will likely offer a definitive answer based on your M37 serial number. Even if yours supports +P, limit the number of +P rounds through it, since the alloy frame can crack. Regardless, I would avoid shooting heavy-duty +P loads through it, such as Federal 158gr LSWCHP +P (FBI load), ignoring the fact that recoil will be very intense.

 

[Marauder]

How do you know if your revolver is + P Rated?? If its not marked in the bbl how do you know which models will shot + P ammo

thanks!

FPS, Here is some good info.. http://shootingwithhobie.blogspot.com/2009/01/p-phenomenon-by-saxonpig.html

 

[olddawg]

I carried one as an off duty and had to do yearly qualifications with +P ammo. It started to get loose after a few years. This was 20 years ago. The current crop may hold up better. I'd avoid a steady diet of +P ammo regardless. I ended up selling it to my brother in law and bought a Ruger SP101. No problems with +P with that revolver.