If any what is the difference +P brass and non +P

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I'm pretty new to all this and was just wondering.

Is there a difference between +P brass and non +P. I have some mixed stamp brass .38 spl. What is the difference between the two? Are the thicknesses of the brass different? Can more grain be used in the +P? Is it just a hotter factory load so the manufacturer labels it +P?

I guess what I'm asking is what makes +P, +P? :confused:

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The +P brass is stamped as such so that you don't shoot it in an older 38 Special revolvers that are non-+P rated and possibly destroy your gun,if you look on the revolvers barrel it will say +P rated or not.

You can load regular 38 Spec. or +P loads in either cartridge case safely regardless of the stamping. If you load +P loads in standard 38 Spec cases just make sure you mark the case accordingly if there is a possibility of mixing up those loads in non +P revolvers.
 
I got really bored one night and decided to weigh and separate my 38spl brass
and I recomend that you do not mix up the brass for your reloads.
Depending on the brand +P may be heavier than regular brass.
 
I agree with jeff270, +p brass is heavier. Just try loading a wadcutter in a regular case and then one in a +p case. Most likely will need a little push to get the +p one in a cylinder. I don't remember seeing model 10 police issue guns showing +p on them anywhere but I know that what they were using(158hp +p)
 
Ruger GP 100

The intended firearm for these re loads is my GP 100 SS 6" barrel. I read the manual but need to go back and see if it will handle +P. I'm thinking it will but a bit of refreshing is always good. Thanks allot, CNGers, for the input.
 
1927 caretaker said:
The intended firearm for these re loads is my GP 100 SS 6" barrel. I read the manual but need to go back and see if it will handle +P. I'm thinking it will but a bit of refreshing is always good. Thanks allot, CNGers, for the input.
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GP 100 357 Mag. will handle any 38 Spec. or +P load with no issues. 38 Special +P pressures don't even come close to 357 Mag. pressures so your good to go.
 
I load/shoot my 38 spl brass to +P+ pressures. Well, in recoil they feel almost like my full .357 magnum loads. No signs of overpressure like uber-flattened primers or sticky extraction.

My 686 and GP100 get a steady diet of 38spl +P+.
 
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