john-ranger
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I'm thinking of purchasing a Colt Detective Special (third issue) the one with the shroud. Can this handle safely the Plus P .38 Special Rounds?
Colt Detective Special (Third Issue) P+ ammo?
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dfariswheel
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The Post-1972 Colt Detective Special with the heavy, shrouded barrel was factory rated for UP TO 3000 rounds of +P.
After that, the gun was to be returned to the factory for possible frame replacement.
Since there are no more frames available, limit the use of +P ammo as much as possible.
After that, the gun was to be returned to the factory for possible frame replacement.
Since there are no more frames available, limit the use of +P ammo as much as possible.
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Should be good to go for periodic +P ammo usage.
Factory +P is loaded well below industry pressure standards for the caliber and poses zero thread of damage or excessive wear in a quality gun like a Colt. If the ammo was in way, shape or form harmful to the gun do you really think anyone would sell it in our litigious society?
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