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skeeter1 · October 31, 2006, 09:46 PM

Greg--

No need to worry. If it's a Smith marked .38Spl, it'll handle +Ps just fine. I'd suggest starting with 148gr. semi-wadcutters for target practice. Then get yourself a box of 125gr +Ps and have some real fun!

October 31, 2006, 09:46 PM	#2
skeeter1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 3,403	Greg-- No need to worry. If it's a Smith marked .38Spl, it'll handle +Ps just fine. I'd suggest starting with 148gr. semi-wadcutters for target practice. Then get yourself a box of 125gr +Ps and have some real fun!