Model 36 s&w

[Youradolt]

is the s&w model 36 .38+p ok or just plan .38?

 

[appraiser]

depends on the gun

The older ones were not "rated" for +P ammo, but you could feed it a limited diet of them. I carried +p in mine years ago, and the model 60 I have says .38spl while my 642 says .38spl+p on the barrel.

If the barrel is not stamped +p I'd still carry +p in it but not feed it a steady diet which is what I do with my model 60, where the 642 is rated for it and I wouldn't have a problem putting 50 rounds through it.

 

[The Goose]

I have a Model 36 from 1951. I shoot regular .38's in it and carry 158 gr. +p LSWCHP from Buffalo Bore.

 

[fbirdquik6]

depends on the gun

The older ones were not "rated" for +P ammo, but you could feed it a limited diet of them. I carried +p in mine years ago, and the model 60 I have says .38spl while my 642 says .38spl+p on the barrel.

If the barrel is not stamped +p I'd still carry +p in it but not feed it a steady diet which is what I do with my model 60, where the 642 is rated for it and I wouldn't have a problem putting 50 rounds through it.

yup

 

[weekendplinker]

S&W .38's

I like the model 36 and have owned a couple over the years (snubby & 3 incher). Only ran .38spl through both. I now own a 442 (minus internal lock) which is rated +p and load it with Hornady (best overall results).

 

[Jose]

I have a Model 36 from 1951. I shoot regular .38's in it and carry 158 gr. +p LSWCHP from Buffalo Bore.

This is the way to go.