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Should be. +P designation comes after 1972/1973. However, according to S&W any all-steel revolver with a model number (post-1957) is safe with +P ammo. Most factory .38 Special +P ammo made today barely breaks 18,000 psi whereas the limits are 20,000 psi. I think it is fine but don't use buffalo bore stuff. I hope this helps!

Phil, yes Sir. I've asked a awhile ago to Smith and they said any post WW2 gun is gonna be "safe" for plus p. I've put several hundred plus p loads through my M&P pre 10 from 1947 and never noticed any issues. So take that for what it's worth. If your picking one up from the late 50s onward I wouldn't even worry about it. Todays 38 Special standard loads are pretty much a joke. They are no better than the 38 Colt that the 38 Special was supposed to replace. The 38 Colt was loaded to get 750FPS from a 6" barrel with a 150gr bullet. That's about what standard loads are now getting. The +P loads are just an attempt to load to real 38 Special original load pressures and charge you an extra amount for doing so. Cheers and stay safe!

Yes, good to go.

Yes. I bought one of these Australian. 38s from buds a few years ago. No issue with +P. Of course of you feed her a steady diet of +P she will see more wear and tear. Great revolver!

yes it is +p rated however +p ammo will cause more wear on any gun