Is +P+ safe for my Sig Sauer 226 9mm?

[Jumping Frog]

Well, since the necropost has been opened, I might as well respond . . .

Sig Sauer does NOT recommend +P+ in any of their guns (???) http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/Faq.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (see "can I use +P and +P+")

Of course not. No manufacturer will "recommend" or "approve" any "+P+" ammunition, since there are no SAAMI or C.I.P. standards for "+P+". I could create ammo that reaches 100,000 psi and still call it +P+.

NATO pressure is in between standard 9mm and 9mm +P in pressure.
9mm Luger (C.I.P): 34,100 psi
9mm Luger (SAAMI): 35,000 psi
9mm NATO: 36,500 psi
9mm Luger +P: 38,500 psi

SAAMI is the US standard, C.I.P is the European standard.

[Doug.38PR]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvbRfy0eexw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Well, this guy implies that Glock (from "research" and "checking with your manufacturer to be sure it's safe") gave the OK for +P+ (the WR anyway) in their guns. I know I know I know....it's a guy in a youtube clip. Not gospel. But for whatever it's worth.

[glbedd53]

I had some Golden Sabre +P+ in 9mm, don't remember what bullet weight, I shot em all up in my P-226. I was scared of them so I never looked for any more. They did feel pretty hot for 9mms.

[Doug.38PR]

well that's kinda my point,if +P+ are so dangerous why would any LE agency even issue them?