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rmbrad · July 2, 2008, 07:33 PM

I just bought a Smith and Wesson Model 36-1. This is in .38 Special. It is blue, and has a 3" barrel. The Serial Number is 1J06xxx. I would like to figure out what year this gun was made. The grip is a round butt style. I would also like to know if this gun can handle +P loads.

This will be my Wife's CCW gun. Is there a preferance for standard .38 loads, or ocasional use +p loads for self defence?

July 2, 2008, 07:33 PM	#276
rmbrad Junior Member Join Date: July 2, 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 8	Smith and Wesson J frame I just bought a Smith and Wesson Model 36-1. This is in .38 Special. It is blue, and has a 3" barrel. The Serial Number is 1J06xxx. I would like to figure out what year this gun was made. The grip is a round butt style. I would also like to know if this gun can handle +P loads. This will be my Wife's CCW gun. Is there a preferance for standard .38 loads, or ocasional use +p loads for self defence?