This is a discussion on S&W Revolvers within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I have two older S@W revolvers that I want to use for concealed carry but not sure about using 38+P in them. Anyone here have ...
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I have two older S@W revolvers that I want to use for concealed carry but not sure about using 38+P in them. Anyone here have any idea's on serial# that you can use it in. Tryed to get info from smith but couldn't. Any help greatly appreiated. Thanks
Model # would be a little more helpful at this point vs. serial number.
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Model number, dash number and SS first 3 digits then we would be able to tell you. Generally mid 80s guns are OK but not earlier.
Examples...
My 1968 Model 60 is a no, my 1974 Model 15 is a no and no problem with my 357 Model 66-1.
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You might want to run this question past the gang on the Smith & Wesson forum. Even then, you'll find differences of opinion. For example, I wouldn't have any hesitation to shoot a modest number of +p loads in either of the guns listed above to check their point of aim. In fact, I choose to carry +p loads for self defense in my similar vintage 60 and 15.
As I understand it, the metalurgy on Smiths changed sometime around '45? (Someone will clarify this). The older guns should receive TLC (i.e. no +p stuff).
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Any numbered model, such as 15, 64, 67, 19, 66, ect, are +P capable, according to S&W customer service. Regards 18DAI.
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Try contacting S&W.
I've been told that all "dash" models of the Model 15 should be safe for certain with a steady diet of +P; perhaps others are as well?Originally Posted by 18DAI
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Not enough information for a definitive answer. Steel frame or alloy frame? How old is "older"? Model number & SN would be helpful. S&W began using model numbers in 1957. Any revolver made before 1957 is definitely not +P rated.I have two older S@W revolvers that I want to use for concealed carry but not sure about using 38+P in them. Anyone here have any idea's on serial# that you can use it in. Tryed to get info from smith but couldn't. Any help greatly appreiated. Thanks
Read the post. The OP said he couldn't get any information from S&W.
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