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The Dose Makes The Poison
So first off, I’m a revolver noob. But I decided to pick up this baby. Based on serial, it’s a 1916 Colt Police Positive in .38 special.
Since I’m learning about revolvers, especially these old ones, I was looking for some advice on what to do and not to do with regards to firing this gun. I know +Ps would be a no-no. But I have no idea what load would be acceptable to put through this gun. I’m not a reloader (yet). So I’m looking for advice on where I should top out on bullet weight/type and FPS. Also, since .38 is pretty scarce right now I grabbed whatever I could find that appeared to be on the lower end of the velocity spectrum.
I ended up with Winchester .38 special FMJ 130 grain with advertised FPS of 800 FPS and some Speer Lawman TMJ 158 grain with advertised 850 FPS. Is there any reason I should NOT put these loads in this gun? If so, what would you suggest? Sorry for the noob questions but I want to make sure I get it right before I take this beauty for a spin.
Since I’m learning about revolvers, especially these old ones, I was looking for some advice on what to do and not to do with regards to firing this gun. I know +Ps would be a no-no. But I have no idea what load would be acceptable to put through this gun. I’m not a reloader (yet). So I’m looking for advice on where I should top out on bullet weight/type and FPS. Also, since .38 is pretty scarce right now I grabbed whatever I could find that appeared to be on the lower end of the velocity spectrum.
I ended up with Winchester .38 special FMJ 130 grain with advertised FPS of 800 FPS and some Speer Lawman TMJ 158 grain with advertised 850 FPS. Is there any reason I should NOT put these loads in this gun? If so, what would you suggest? Sorry for the noob questions but I want to make sure I get it right before I take this beauty for a spin.