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James, taken from Charter Arms FAQ page - "Charter .38's are among the smallest revolvers in this caliber. Yes they can handle +P but we do not recommend it for the following reasons: +P ammo requires a four-inch minimum barrel to burn the extra powder. Therefore, in a two-inch barrel the extra powder is burned after the bullet leaves the barrel creating more recoil and making it harder to come back to target. We recommend a standard velocity load and practice with round nose lead rounds which are the least expensive. When you load for protection, use a jacketed or hollow point in the same grain you practice with." Have a great day!

James yes but, the advantage of the +P is lost due to extra powder being unburnt in this short a barrel. More recoil, muzzle blast and slower target reacquistion defeat the benefits of standard pressure loads in short barrels. Cheers and stay safe!

James, as others have stated yes this can handle +p ammunition but isn't really recommended in such a short barrel. Hope this helps.