Onward Allusion
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Had one. Nothing special. Crap finish. Cheap grips. It went bang. Don't think it was rated for +P's but I could be wrong. However, it is inexpensive and works.
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Rock island model 200 38 spl.
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buck460XVR
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The RIA revovlers are inexpensive yet functional and reliable. Being all-steel they can handle +P loads with ease.
I too thought they were not rated for +p.
Model12Win
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According to RIA, they are approved for limited +P usage. I would fire a few +Ps in one to test function and POA, and that's all and of course carry them.
For either an M206 (snub nose version) or M200, I would recommend the Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 135 grain .38 special +P load as it performs wonderfully from both 2" AND 4" revolver barrels.
For either an M206 (snub nose version) or M200, I would recommend the Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 135 grain .38 special +P load as it performs wonderfully from both 2" AND 4" revolver barrels.
Pathfinder45
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Where are they made?
Model12Win
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Where are they made?
The Philippines.
I agree with the Speer Gold Dot 135gn +P load...that's what's in my 4" Model 10 right now.
The Winchester PDX 130gn +P is pretty similar in performance, and my Walmart has it often.
Or, go old school with the Remington 158gn SWCHP +P. I don't think you can go wrong with that load for most self defense needs.
If I didn't already have a Model 10 and a Model 15, both of which I paid less than the price of the RIA model 200 during the heyday of cheap S&W 38's, I'd give close look at the RIA if I wanted a 38 shooter.
A 4" 38 is a great tool.
The Winchester PDX 130gn +P is pretty similar in performance, and my Walmart has it often.
Or, go old school with the Remington 158gn SWCHP +P. I don't think you can go wrong with that load for most self defense needs.
If I didn't already have a Model 10 and a Model 15, both of which I paid less than the price of the RIA model 200 during the heyday of cheap S&W 38's, I'd give close look at the RIA if I wanted a 38 shooter.
A 4" 38 is a great tool.
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