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Hi Phil, from the Charter Arms FAQ pager - " Can I shoot +P in my .38 revolver? 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." Stay safe & have a great day!

Hi Phil and welcome. This model will take +P ammunition in moderation. Just service, inspect your pistol more frequently and you will be fine. 3 inches is plenty length for .380 +P powder loads. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!