Here we go again. Somebody with a 9MM that wants to turn it into a more powerful gun by using over pressure ammunition.
You are overlooking one obvious reason for using +p or +p+.
A shorter barrel gives up velocity, and thereby sacrifices some performance.
But shorter barrels are very handy for concealed carry pistols.
Using +p or +p+ in a short-barreled pistol (like my PM9, or my P45, or my 3" 1911) regains a good bit of that lost velocity and recaptures much of the otherwise-lost performance.
Yes, I realize that it will increase wear, probably to a negliible degree, given the number of rounds involved. Since I can't afford to burn thousands upon thousands of +p/+p+ rounds per year, it is basically moot. And if I could afford the ammo, I could also afford to replace the gun from time to time.
I own several different carry pistols, and shoot them regularly with range ammo. And if I send a mag or two of the hot stuff downrange every now and then...it is not the end of the world, for the gun or for my budget.
Until someone can convince me that I am seriously misunderstanding or miscalculating this equation, I will continue to follow this practice.