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Can a 38 Special shoot plus P?
38 Special revolvers for risk of damage or injury to the gun and the shooter. These +P loads can also be fired in . 357 Magnum revolvers, and, of course, they can be fired in revolvers stamped “. 38 Special +P”.
What’s the difference between 38 Special and 38 plus P?
38 Special +P caliber is a regular . 38 Special loaded to produce pressures about 10% over the regular specifications. If your gun is marked with a . 38 Special +P rating, then you can shoot this kind of ammunition in your gun.
Can you shoot 38 Super +P in a 38 Special?
As to the original question, yes, Winchester . 38 Super will fit, fire and eject in many . 38 Special revolvers.
Is plus P ammo better?
Primarily, most people choose +P ammo for greater terminal ballistics. When the projectile makes contact with a target, hollow point bullets turn forward energy into penetration and expansion. The faster the bullet is moving, the deeper it will penetrate and the better it will expand.
Should I use +P ammo?
There’s a certain amount of evidence to suggest that using Plus P ammo is worth it. To be fair, expanding hollow point ammunition is not what it once was. In past decades, +P loads actually WERE necessary because standard pressure hollow points were found to not expand reliably when used by police.
What does plus P mean?
Overpressure ammunition, commonly designated as +P or +P+, is small arms ammunition that has been loaded to produce a higher internal pressure when fired than is standard for ammunition of its caliber (see internal ballistics), but less than the pressures generated by a proof round.
Are +P rounds worth it?
There’s a certain amount of evidence to suggest that using Plus P ammo is worth it. 38 Special ammunition; it was found that 158-grain +P loads were more reliable than 158-grain semi wad cutters loaded to standard pressure. In the fullness of time, ammunition makers improved their products.
What is 38 P ammo?
38 Special, which is the parent cartridge of lower pressure from which it was derived. +P ammunition, however, is externally identical to standard ammunition of its caliber. +P ammunition is not recommended to be used in firearms of questionable quality or in a state of disrepair.
What does the + p mean on a 38 Special?
The “+P” means its chamber pressure is higher to boost its bullet’s muzzle energy. Newer 38 Special revolvers can handle that added chamber pressure no problem, but please do ask us if you’re uncertain about your particular handgun.
What kind of bullet is in a 38 Special?
Newer 38 Special revolvers can handle that added chamber pressure no problem, but please do ask us if you’re uncertain about your particular handgun. The Punch bullet is a 120 grain jacketed hollow point, which is similarly specialized for self-defense.
How much does fed punch ammo cost per round?
That comes to $1.80 each. Fed. states that their punch is a less expensive round.Several other sites have the ammo for less but out of stock. I know the supply and demand rule but to overcharge is not the way to build a business and get repeat customers.