Another question, and didn't wanna start a new thread for it:
Question...I recently reloaded some 38 Special casings, all with the same powder charge, which would be a mid range load for a 158 grain LSWC, using Unique. Some of the casings were originally +P's, but I still loaded them the same as all the others.
I am just wondering what the difference in the casings is. Or if there is any difference besides the powder charge, for a +P load.
The reason I am asking is because I got myself a new toy today:
Smith and Wesson model 36, made in 1981. I called Smith and Wesson directly because I wanted to be absolutely sure whether or not this gun was able to handle +P loads. Well, as I suspected, it isn't. He said DO NOT shoot +P's in this gun.
So I am now inclined to wonder just what the difference is, and if my handloads using casings stamped +P would be a hazard in this gun. Like I said, the powder charge is the same. I've already shot both in my GP100, but that is a 357 magnum.
Sorry if this isn't the correct forum for this question. I couldn't decide where it would be most appropriate.
Help is appreciated. I posted all this in an actual reloading forum, which had been a big help when I very first started learning about reloading, but lately have gotten little if any help from them. I see questions I asked a month ago that haven't been answered yet. I think I got the crimp thing figured out, and I plan on testing my first 9mm's tomorrow.
Question...I recently reloaded some 38 Special casings, all with the same powder charge, which would be a mid range load for a 158 grain LSWC, using Unique. Some of the casings were originally +P's, but I still loaded them the same as all the others.
I am just wondering what the difference in the casings is. Or if there is any difference besides the powder charge, for a +P load.
The reason I am asking is because I got myself a new toy today:
Smith and Wesson model 36, made in 1981. I called Smith and Wesson directly because I wanted to be absolutely sure whether or not this gun was able to handle +P loads. Well, as I suspected, it isn't. He said DO NOT shoot +P's in this gun.
So I am now inclined to wonder just what the difference is, and if my handloads using casings stamped +P would be a hazard in this gun. Like I said, the powder charge is the same. I've already shot both in my GP100, but that is a 357 magnum.
Sorry if this isn't the correct forum for this question. I couldn't decide where it would be most appropriate.
Help is appreciated. I posted all this in an actual reloading forum, which had been a big help when I very first started learning about reloading, but lately have gotten little if any help from them. I see questions I asked a month ago that haven't been answered yet. I think I got the crimp thing figured out, and I plan on testing my first 9mm's tomorrow.