Safe Ammunition for Smith & Wesson 38 Special Model 12-2: Choosing the Right Bullets

Question
QUESTION: I have a smith and wesson 38 special model 12-2 my question being should i be shooting cross p ammo in this revolver and also what would be the most grain ammo you would advise using. Thanking you in

ANSWER: No plus P in alloy frame revolver is not safe.
Are you talking bullet weight or amount of powder?


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QUESTION: I feel it would be the amount of grain, Not sure though, Maybe both answers would be helpful................Thanks once again for your info,
I will no longer shoot +p ammo in this revolver.

Answer
There no easy answer for grains of powder, as it depends on type of powder and bullet weight.
Here are some reloads
http://www.handloads.com
In terms of bullet weight any thing from 110 grains to 158 grains is ok.
148 grain semi wad cutter at 900 feet per sec  will give you the best groups.
There is some variance gun to gun.