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March 21, 2012
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I've only had my DW a few weeks and have been to the range once. Can't wait to get back and throw some lead downrange. I picked up a box of 38 special plus P shells (last box on the shelf) and now I'm wondering if I can use these in my 357? I did some searching on this site and didn't see any ammo specs for the DW. How much hotter are the plus P than the standard 38 special? I hate it when the shelves are bare at the local shop. I also hate to over pay at the range. Ammo prices seem to be climbing as quick as gas prices.
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Al
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December 4, 2011
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Dan Wesson built a very strong frame for the 357, 38+P will not hurt your gun, they are not as hot as a full load 357mag.
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March 21, 2012
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That was what I was thinking. If it will take the .357 mag it should handle the 38 spec. + P. I didn't want to use them unltil I felt that the gun would handle the load. Thanks for the reply.
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February 28, 2009
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You might want to try WalMart for ammo. They generally have the best prices.
Also, in case I haven't said so before, welcome to the DWF and watch out fro DWAS.
-Mike
September 26, 2010
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Reload! The cheapest way to have plenty of range time.
February 11, 2010
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Between the election and the Doomsday preppers there is a shortage
on common ammo calibers again. Things are going to be screwed up
for the next year , small shops are reporting backorders 3- 6 months.
Some of the larger Super sport stores have some good stock.
My Wally world has had bare spots for a month now.
If you see it , get it.
-Blacktop
March 21, 2012
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Wal Mart was where I got the last box they had. The guy in front of me was looking for nines and went home with none. Their hand gun selection was pityful. I may have to call a buddy who used to re load and see what he has left. Pictures to follow if I can get them to post. I can shoot the pimple off a nats ptuty but can't seem to download a darn picture. What's that tell ya.....
Al
May 17, 2010
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Welcome!!!
and because someone else once asked... yep you can shoot .38++p as well. I have been reloading only a short time. Savings canbe had... but generally I end up just shooting MORE!
I am sitting on 2000 loaded .38s and about 1000 loaded .357s with another 2000 .357 waiting on me to get the right powder.
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February 11, 2010
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dw357ohyea said:
I can shoot the pimple off a nats ptuty but can't seem to download a darn picture. What's that tell ya.....
That tell's me you and yours won't be going hungry if ever the SHTF 
Give it some time you'll figure the pics out.
-Blacktop
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