Greetings all,
I recently picked up a used 442-1 serial#CCP38xx. I'm not sure of the manufacture date, but I have always been under the impression that all of the 442-1 models could handle +P ammo. This one has ".38 S.&W. spl" stamped on the barrel but no mention of +P.
I am wondering if it is safe to fire +P out of this particular gun. I have another, more recently manufactured 442-1 that has +P stamped on the barrel. Not being up on SAAMI chronology, I am not sure when the +P designation came into being.
My gut tells me it should be fine but a nagging voice in my head says "If it ain't on the barrel, don't do it."
Any help is appreciated!
I recently picked up a used 442-1 serial#CCP38xx. I'm not sure of the manufacture date, but I have always been under the impression that all of the 442-1 models could handle +P ammo. This one has ".38 S.&W. spl" stamped on the barrel but no mention of +P.
I am wondering if it is safe to fire +P out of this particular gun. I have another, more recently manufactured 442-1 that has +P stamped on the barrel. Not being up on SAAMI chronology, I am not sure when the +P designation came into being.
My gut tells me it should be fine but a nagging voice in my head says "If it ain't on the barrel, don't do it."
Any help is appreciated!