Colt Agent
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9mmepiphany
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the general answer is yes...and no
"once in a while" ???
the colt d-frame is stronger than the smith j-frame by design, so...if you you are willing to shoot +p stuff in the one you can do it in the other. neither gun will explode in your hand
, but the frame does take a beating... with a colt holding up better than a smith.
i used to shoot +p in my d-frame on a regular basis and never experienced a problem...but i was somwhat more aware of the potential
"once in a while" ???
the colt d-frame is stronger than the smith j-frame by design, so...if you you are willing to shoot +p stuff in the one you can do it in the other. neither gun will explode in your hand
, but the frame does take a beating... with a colt holding up better than a smith.i used to shoot +p in my d-frame on a regular basis and never experienced a problem...but i was somwhat more aware of the potential
9mmepiphany
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i should clarify...mine was a newer model, with the shouded ejector rod. i would be reluctant to fire an older model...you should be nice to them, they've had a hard life 
my understanding was you wanted to shoot +p's
if you're not hung up on the "+p" label, i would recommend the federal "chief's special" nyclad 125gr (non +p) HP. it was originally marketed by smith and was designed to expand at standard velocities out of the 2" j-frame
my understanding was you wanted to shoot +p's
if you're not hung up on the "+p" label, i would recommend the federal "chief's special" nyclad 125gr (non +p) HP. it was originally marketed by smith and was designed to expand at standard velocities out of the 2" j-frame
Johnny Guest
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I've Done It - - -
- - -But there's no use in putting gratuitous --and greatly accelerated-- wear and tear on a nifty little piece.
I know where the Remington 158 Gr. LSWCHP +P hits in relation to my mild handloads. I practice with the latter, and carry the former.
I've had to have my S&W M37 in shop twice for end shake removal, from practice with +P equivalent loads, and don't want to go through the same thing with the lil' Colt.
Best,
Johnny
- - -But there's no use in putting gratuitous --and greatly accelerated-- wear and tear on a nifty little piece.
I know where the Remington 158 Gr. LSWCHP +P hits in relation to my mild handloads. I practice with the latter, and carry the former.
I've had to have my S&W M37 in shop twice for end shake removal, from practice with +P equivalent loads, and don't want to go through the same thing with the lil' Colt.
Best,
Johnny
Well, I have one of the older non-shrouded bbl Agents as a daily carry piece, and all I ever shoot in it is 158 LSWCHP +P.
Now, I don't shoot it very much at each session(kicks like hell with the factory grips, but they hide the best), but it's still tight after almost a thousand rounds over the years.
I'm sure it will loosen up eventually, but I'm not too concerned. With a little care it'll probably outlast me.
Now, I don't shoot it very much at each session(kicks like hell with the factory grips, but they hide the best), but it's still tight after almost a thousand rounds over the years.
I'm sure it will loosen up eventually, but I'm not too concerned. With a little care it'll probably outlast me.