Colt Cobras/Detective Special and +p\'s
I know this question has been asked a zillion times, but since I'm still confused I would appreciate some further clarification.
I have two older Cobras.. Both exposed ejector rod models, probably manufactured in the 1960's or thereabouts. I have one DS, manufactured in 1982.
I don't shoot ANY +p ammo in any of them, however, I keep them each loaded with SJHP +p's.
I don't think 6 +p's will destroy any of them, and if 6 rounds does in some way degrade the timing or whatever, it won't be until I've used the 6 in the cylinder.. We are talking strictly personal defense, no other option, type use here.
I have recently read where the present +p ammo is in fact not that big a deal, as older +p ammo was actually more powerful. Is that true? Or, present +p ammo is not much hotter than the old "regular" rounds.
I love the old Colt D frames, and I wouldn't do anything to damage them. But if I had to use one of them for personal defense I would use +p's. Under those circumstances I want the absolute best "man-stopping" round I can get, and conventional wisdom would in fact be that the round would be SJHP +p.
Any input would be appreciated.
Best Wishes,
JP
I know this question has been asked a zillion times, but since I'm still confused I would appreciate some further clarification.
I have two older Cobras.. Both exposed ejector rod models, probably manufactured in the 1960's or thereabouts. I have one DS, manufactured in 1982.
I don't shoot ANY +p ammo in any of them, however, I keep them each loaded with SJHP +p's.
I don't think 6 +p's will destroy any of them, and if 6 rounds does in some way degrade the timing or whatever, it won't be until I've used the 6 in the cylinder.. We are talking strictly personal defense, no other option, type use here.
I have recently read where the present +p ammo is in fact not that big a deal, as older +p ammo was actually more powerful. Is that true? Or, present +p ammo is not much hotter than the old "regular" rounds.
I love the old Colt D frames, and I wouldn't do anything to damage them. But if I had to use one of them for personal defense I would use +p's. Under those circumstances I want the absolute best "man-stopping" round I can get, and conventional wisdom would in fact be that the round would be SJHP +p.
Any input would be appreciated.
Best Wishes,
JP