Looking for .38 Special +P+

[RebelRaider5]

Looking to buy .38 Special +P+. Any leads for online retailers that have it in stock would also be appreciated.

[frankski]

Have you tried the Buffalo Bore website?

[Hodgie]

As far as I know the only reputable manufacture that made 38 special +P+ was Federal 147gr Hydroshock and I am almost positive it's been discontinued. None of the boutique companies like BB, Underwood, OR Leigh Defense make it right now either. It's either pushing it too far or just not something that anyone wants....well except for you.

[RebelRaider5]

As far as I know the only reputable manufacture that made 38 special +P+ was Federal 147gr Hydroshock and I am almost positive it's been discontinued. None of the boutique companies like BB, Underwood, OR Leigh Defense make it right now either. It's either pushing it too far or just not something that anyone wants....well except for you.

I heard stories about the ".38 +P+ Secret Service Load" which is why this hunt began.

[Gunsnwater]

357mag.

[cephas]

https://www.venturamunitions.com/win...jhp-50-rounds/
Have never dealt there. Found it looking up info on this +p+ .
Pressure 23,500 psi max.
http://winchesterle.com/Lists%2FCata...FRA38110HP.pdf

[frankski]

I heard stories about the ".38 +P+ Secret Service Load" which is why this hunt began.

There has been a lot of work over the years in duplicating the FBI load. See this thread and links at the S&W Reloading site: http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloadi...-fbi-load.html

There's a difference between pressure and terminal performance. Which is your objective?

[SIGFAN86]

For the prices you'd pay for factory made +p+ 38spl, I recommend reloading. You'll save more in the end

[cephas]

There has been a lot of work over the years in duplicating the FBI load.
There's a difference between pressure and terminal performance. Which is your objective?

Good point. FWIW the original FBI load is duplicated with +P pressure that according to SAAMI ran at 20,000 psi.

[RebelRaider5]

Have you tried the Buffalo Bore website?

Yup, they only have +P.