I now have an S&W M64-3 and a 37-nothing. I plan to carry the 37 all the time in the front pocket and the 64 on the belt frequently. Any recommended grips or holster that you use? What about ammo? I'd prefer not to use +P in the 37, I'm sure it's not going to harm it, but this is a little gem and I want to shoot it forever, and I practice a lot. What about the Federal Reduced-Recoil 110gr. load? Any experience, good or bad?
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Carrying a .38 (or 2): ammo, holsters, grips
- Thread starter glockopop
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Glockopop,
For carrying spare ammo, I suggest you invest in several sets of Bianchi Speed Strips and learn to use them. They'll work on any size frame gun as long as it's a .38/.357 round.
I don't particularly like the 110 gr ammo for self defense as I consider the bullet too light for adequate penetration.
For standard velocity loads in your M37, try either the Winchester/USA 125gr JHP (USA38SP) or the Winchester Super-X 158gr LSWC (X38WCPSV). Velocities are 850 and 755 fps respectively.
For carrying spare ammo, I suggest you invest in several sets of Bianchi Speed Strips and learn to use them. They'll work on any size frame gun as long as it's a .38/.357 round.
I don't particularly like the 110 gr ammo for self defense as I consider the bullet too light for adequate penetration.
For standard velocity loads in your M37, try either the Winchester/USA 125gr JHP (USA38SP) or the Winchester Super-X 158gr LSWC (X38WCPSV). Velocities are 850 and 755 fps respectively.
Magtech makes an excellent 158g SJHP in non +p. It's pretty affordable and comes in 50 round boxes.
One thing that may change your mind on the whole +p issue, is to get a non +p load and a +p from the same manufacturer and look up its differences on-line. The difference between +p and non is so small in most cases, that I personally don't think it's an issue.
One thing that may change your mind on the whole +p issue, is to get a non +p load and a +p from the same manufacturer and look up its differences on-line. The difference between +p and non is so small in most cases, that I personally don't think it's an issue.
Buffalo Bore makes a non +P 158 grain 38.
They are in my pre lock nickel 442
and are the first 2 up in my 640 (38 only),
followed by 3 BB 158 +P's.
Here is the link.
http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#standard38
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They are in my pre lock nickel 442
and are the first 2 up in my 640 (38 only),
followed by 3 BB 158 +P's.
Here is the link.
http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#standard38
coach