Info on 38+p - The Firearms Forum

nadroj · 03-26-2012, 11:39 AM

Just need some info on the difference between a standard 38 special load and the 38+p ammo. I think it has something to do with the powder charge but I could use some help from a more experienced source.
Thanx

nadroj · 03-26-2012, 03:18 PM

Can someone tell me the difference between Cal. 38 special and 38+p.
Thanx

StoneChimney · 03-26-2012, 03:29 PM

Chamber pressure, velocity.

RJay · 03-26-2012, 04:54 PM

.38 Special Plus P is approximately 10 percent higher pressure than the standard load. There isn't a SAAMI standard for Plus P Plus.

langenc · 03-29-2012, 09:47 PM

My 38 +ps are 357s.

woolleyworm · 03-31-2012, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by langenc

My 38 +ps are 357s.

Ditto !

On a side note, there is absolutely no difference in the case dimensions between the 38 and the 38+P, only headstamp difference to distinguish the hotter load.

carver · 04-01-2012, 08:00 AM

Magtech 38 Special - 158 gr SJHP

Muzzle Velocity (fps) 807

Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) 229

Magtech 38 Special - +P 158 gr SJSP

Muzzle Velocity (fps) 890

Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) 278

The difference between the .38 special, and the .38 special +P. Different ammo manufactures will vary, but you get the idea. The +P is a hotter round, and is better suited to one shot stops. +P ammo should not be shot in .38 special pistols that are not designed for it.

03-26-2012, 11:39 AM	#1
nadroj Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 21	Info on 38+p Just need some info on the difference between a standard 38 special load and the 38+p ammo. I think it has something to do with the powder charge but I could use some help from a more experienced source. Thanx -->

03-26-2012, 03:18 PM	#2
nadroj Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 21	Cal. 38+p Can someone tell me the difference between Cal. 38 special and 38+p. Thanx

03-26-2012, 03:29 PM	#3
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: Cal. 38+p Chamber pressure, velocity. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

03-26-2012, 04:54 PM	#4
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,486	Re: Cal. 38+p .38 Special Plus P is approximately 10 percent higher pressure than the standard load. There isn't a SAAMI standard for Plus P Plus. __________________ RonJames Last edited by RJay; 03-26-2012 at 10:43 PM..

03-29-2012, 09:47 PM	#5
langenc V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 407	Re: Info on 38+p My 38 +ps are 357s.

04-01-2012, 08:00 AM	#7
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,245	Re: Info on 38+p Magtech 38 Special - 158 gr SJHP Muzzle Velocity (fps) 807 Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) 229 Magtech 38 Special - +P 158 gr SJSP Muzzle Velocity (fps) 890 Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) 278 The difference between the .38 special, and the .38 special +P. Different ammo manufactures will vary, but you get the idea. The +P is a hotter round, and is better suited to one shot stops. +P ammo should not be shot in .38 special pistols that are not designed for it. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. Last edited by carver; 04-01-2012 at 08:02 AM..