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Sampson816 · April 25, 2009, 07:23 AM

I am somewhat relieved and frustrated at the same time, relieved that I found this forum with a good group of knowledgeable folks, and frustrated that I have shot a half box of .38 Super through my new GP-161! I purchased the ammo from / at the same place (gun and ammo laying on the counter) nobody saying a word.
I'm not "new" to the gun world but had no idea there was a difference between "Super" and "Special", especially considering the Remmington box clearly states "50 centerfire pistol and revolver cartridges". Admittedly I never gave the word "pistol" in that statement enough thought.
They were a little snug (2 cylinder holes were sized perfectly) and didn't eject as my other revolver does. It being a new gun, and some fitting I thought perhaps something wrong with the cylinder...and now I know better!
As far as accuracy, brother look out cause it wasn't bad.
Anyway sorry for the long post and thanks to all for the insight!!!

April 25, 2009, 07:23 AM	#20
Sampson816 Junior Member Join Date: April 25, 2009 Posts: 1	I thought I knew... I am somewhat relieved and frustrated at the same time, relieved that I found this forum with a good group of knowledgeable folks, and frustrated that I have shot a half box of .38 Super through my new GP-161! I purchased the ammo from / at the same place (gun and ammo laying on the counter) nobody saying a word. I'm not "new" to the gun world but had no idea there was a difference between "Super" and "Special", especially considering the Remmington box clearly states "50 centerfire pistol and revolver cartridges". Admittedly I never gave the word "pistol" in that statement enough thought. They were a little snug (2 cylinder holes were sized perfectly) and didn't eject as my other revolver does. It being a new gun, and some fitting I thought perhaps something wrong with the cylinder...and now I know better! As far as accuracy, brother look out cause it wasn't bad. Anyway sorry for the long post and thanks to all for the insight!!!