Based on one set of numbers, the teflon coated AP pistol rounds might be +P pressures.
I have stats for that! (Audience who isn't into GURPS, "SIGH, of course you do...")
+P gives a 10% boost to damage and range.
AP drops damage to 70%.
You do one then the other... so you end up with 77% damage compared to ball with AP +P.
38 Special: 2d pi for ball, 2d+1 pi for +P, 1d+1(2) pi- for AP, 1d+2(2) pi- for AP +P.
38 Special is G$ 0.30 per round. +P is G$ 0.45. AP is G$ 0.45. AP +P is G$0.68.
9mm follows the same progression: 2d+2 pi for ball, 3d-1 pi for +P, 2d-1(2) pi- for AP, 2d(2) pi- for AP +P.
Prices are the same in GURPS dollars as .38 Special.
I like being able to to customize a load for maximum accuracy with the highest potential for expansion. I would rather have some over charged 38+p+ soft lead 168gr than a 357 mag 168gr HST in the 357. The lead will shoot softer and expand more.
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