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Posted On: 5/29/2022
By: Steve
A: Thank you for reaching out Steve! I just requested the barrel length from Remington. I'll provide that information as well as my estimate for your Ruger's MV as soon as I hear back from them.
Posted On: 3/24/2022
By: Steve
A: Thanks for reaching out Steve! The FBI introduced the 38 Special +P in 1972, so Colt couldn't have known how to design a revolver around its chamber pressure requirements during in the '60s. Ammo like this will probably destroy your revolver and potentially injure you, so I'd advise steering well clear of it. Fortunately we've got a good standard pressure self-defense load in stock for you right now: luckygunner.com/38-special-110-grain-sjhp-remington-htp-20-rounds
Posted On: 3/12/2022
By: Al
A: Yes sir, Charter Arms' 38 Special revolvers are all rated for +P ammunition!
Posted On: 3/6/2022
By: David Rush
A: Thanks for reaching out David! That's perfectly normal. Remington sources primers from multiple other manufacturers, but cosmetic differences aside they'll all produce the same effect. Remington standardizes their ammo so it delivers interchangeable recoil and ballistics regardless of its primers' origins.
Posted On: 2/17/2022
By: Paula Keelin
A: Thanks for reaching out Paula! The short answer is yes. Recoil energy is determined by four things: muzzle velocity, bullet weight, powder weight and firearm weight. A +P cartridge has a boosted muzzle velocity, so all other things being equal this ammo will indeed generate more recoil than an analogous standard pressure load. Now, to be sure, the difference isn't all that dramatic. Personally, I hardly notice it. That said, it's a good idea to use 38 Spl +P for self-defense since that added recoil comes with the benefit of greater energy on impact (i.e. greater stopping power). This is why 38 Spl self-defense ammo is so often +P! If you're just looking for target shooting ammo, then I'd highly recommend the Magetch ammo we currently have in stock. That will let you familarize yourself with your revolver's performance without needlessly wearing out its cylinder.
Posted On: 1/17/2022
By: Anthony
A: Hi Anthony. Congrats on the new Windicator. EAA does indeed include +P in the manual's warning. I am a bit surprised at this as any .38 special +P will be a much lower pressure round that any .357 Magnum round. My best advice is to get clarification from the manufacturer. You can submit a question here: https://eaacorp.com/help-center/
Posted On: 12/17/2021
By: Robert Collins
A: Thanks for reaching out Robert! I haven't personally tested this ammo in a Big Boy, but it should function correctly in any lever-action rifle chambered for 357 Mag.
Posted On: 11/19/2021
By: NOBLE WILLIAMS
A: Thanks for reaching out Noble! On that matter I defer to the manual, which says the Model 856 is indeed rated for +P. It's on page 18 if you'd like to have look for yourself:
taurususa.com/Taurus_Manual_856.pdf
Posted On: 11/1/2021
By: Alan Arcidiacono
A: Thanks for reaching out Alan! Is it a Model 85? That revolver is rated to safely fire 38 Special +P ammo.
Posted On: 10/18/2021
By: Bill
A: Thanks for reaching out Bill! If a revolver is chambered for 357 Magnum, then it's built way, WAY tougher than it needs to be in order to fire 38 Spcial +P ammunition. In short, this ammo's 100% safe for your SP101.
