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Is this the ammo for a Ruger LCR handgun? — 3 Answers

by Janna, from TX, United States Asked on November 29, 2020

Name Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Pistol Ammunition (4.7)
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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 16, 2021

If the firearm can use .38 special rounds this ammo can be used on it.

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Answered by Zane, guest, from TX, United States, on October 21, 2022

The S&W revolver in question is very old, according to the person asking about ammunition safety, the .38 Special ammo available at that time is the only truly safe ammunition to be used because it is the only available for test firing. I don't know but I doubt if there were any means for pressure testing a revolver cylinder and barrel. I've seen warnings on ammo boxes and revolver data that says only use ammo that it was designed for. Some new revolvers now do not have a +P rating. I don't think the +P ammo is safe to be used in this revolver.

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Answered by Grouch, member, from AL, United States, on April 11, 2023

Make sure any firearm you fire +P ammo is rated to fire the extra-powered shell. Not all .38 Special handguns are rated for =P ammo, especially older revolvers. I agree with Zane.

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