Can I Shoot Light, Hot +P Loads Through 642?

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I've posted before about trying to decide between POCKET carry revolvers. I like the 640 for replaceable front sight.

If I get the 642, can I shoot light Cor-Bon loads (e.g. less than 120), or will I have an unseating problem like with the 342?

Thanks,
 
Don't think so

I've tried 125 gold dot +p out of a 340 and had no unseating bullets, also I tried a 115 gr out of it with no problem (.38 spl +p). The 340 is 12 oz vs 642 16 oz. I think unseating only happens with .357 mag loads or maybe with modern light revolvers with +p+ ( not sure about the last one).

Double O
 
I've run only a couple of boxes of the light bullets though this 642. No problem with bullet pull.

I normally shoot 158 grain bullets in my own handloads at just silighly below +P levels. I use a firm crimp and have had no problems with bullet pull with these either.

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With the light weight guns, your grip and how much the gun recoils with you shooting it can influence bullet pull. You'll want to run a few boxes of what ever load you try, before you settle on it.

Good Luck...

Joe
 
My carry gun is a 642. My street load is the Speer 135 Gr +P. This is the one designed for 2" barrels. NO PROBLEMS. Over 100 through gun so far. Wish they had these when I was still working. Great load.
Y.D.
 
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