Plus P ammo .38 special

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Anyone know if a Colt Trooper III and S& W model 19 will take .38 special +P ammo?

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[WAYNO]

Yes. And this is the perfect time to read the owners manual.

 

[Joe13]

Look up the owners manuels online and they will tell you one way or the other...

I try not to take opinions about stuff like that from internet people for safety sake.

Good luck either way

 

[K-22]

Anyone know if a Colt Trooper III and S& W model 19 will take .38 special +P ammo?

These should both be chambered for .357 Magnum, which is usually a higher pressure load than the .38sp +p. So The . 38 sp should not be a problem other than the carbon ring buildup from from the shorter .38 case which can impede the clambering of the longer .357 case. One caveat though. Avoid 110-125 grain bullets in the mod. 19. The thin area at the bottom of the forcing cone can crack if it is subjected to a diet of these lighter/faster bullets. You can find numerous articles on this subject.
Best,
Gary

 

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That was easy, thanks.

 

[CountryGent]

If you need the manual for your Colt, it can be found here. It contains specifics on ammo. Hope that helps with your research. Cheers.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Don't use sarcasm on the nubes! We want them to feel welcome! Except for the Richard heads!

 

[Certaindeaf]

As Scotty always said "She'll take it and take some more!".

 

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Ok, if the going opinion is don't use 125 grain bullets in the model 19, what about 130 grain, is that too close, or is that why manufacturing bumped it up 5 grains.

 

[WAYNO]

Here's where the confusion starts. 125 gr and less "may" eventually cause forcing cone problems when shooting high-potency .357 rounds, but when shooting .38 Special, even +P, it is a non-issue.

 

[mjbskwim]

I wouldn't shoot heavy loads in either gun. But that's just me.
And I don't mean don't shoot 357 but as stated some loads may cause problems. I'd just shoot target ammo and maybe carry it with some defense ammo.
But the beauty of the 357 is even the target stuff is gunna put a bad hurtin on a bad guy or beast