S&W M36
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Topic: S&W M36
Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Subject: S&W M36
Date Posted: 21 February 2018 at 13:49
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Would a 1970's M 36 be rated to handle +P .38Spl loads????....or at what serial # would they be so rated??? ------------- Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter |
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Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 21 February 2018 at 13:57
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The steel m36 can handle P+ loads in resonable doses. I've been carring P++ loads since 1962. In my smiths and my weaker charter Arms. i loaded them at 357 level, fired a cylinder full, no damage and then carried them for CCW.
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Posted By: RobertMT
Date Posted: 21 February 2018 at 18:46
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Fairly good link. http://www.snubnose.info/docs/Model_36.htm I'm fairly new to 38 snubby, only been carrying Ruger since, 75 or so. Never saw need for +P loads, I always carry either 148gr DEWC or 158gr LSWC. I tried the 125gr HPs when they came out, never really was convinced they were best in 38. https://postimg.org/image/z224ckpkl/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Want to stop Drunk Drivers, from Killing Sober Drivers? Ban Sober Drivers from Driving. That's how Gun Control Works. NRA Benefactor Life, GOA Patriot, SAF |
Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 22 February 2018 at 07:49
| I've shifted back and forth between 158gr LSWC and FMJ. |
Posted By: 788Fan
Date Posted: 23 February 2018 at 08:39
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There was a batch of stainless 36's factory chambered in 357 mag. Agreeing with Bear, in reasonable doses you're fine. Good luck, 788 ------------- "We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the universe. That makes us something very special." Stephen Hawking 1942-2018 |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 24 February 2018 at 22:20
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I carry a model 60 chambered in .357 in the summer. It is the same gun as the model 36 but stainless. I have shot quite a few .357's through it and it has been fine doing it. Kinda uncomfortable to shoot though. Back in the 60's standard 38 Specials were loaded hotter than +p 38's are today. I guess it's a lawsuit thing. Shoot all the +p 38's you want it will be fine. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: North Logan
Date Posted: 27 August 2018 at 10:47
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I used to have an older J frame, 5 shot, M36 of course all steel. I used to shoot the odd cylinder of 110 gr JHP +P thru it with no seemingly ill effect. It eventually went off in a trade but I still have a M37 which is the same sized wheelgun but with an aluminum frame. I'd never put +P's thru her, though. -------------   "COLTS & PONY CARS"...
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Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 27 August 2018 at 16:12
| +P for CCW is ok. just not a steady diet. |