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MikeJ,
I saved this email I sent to S&W customer service back in 2003:

Hi,
Yes, you may use +P ammo in your handgun
kf
-----Original Message-----
From: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 2:21 PM
To: qa
Subject: Mod. 36 Airweight


Hi,
I inherited a Mod. 36 Airweight that was made in the early 1960's. Can I use COR- BON .38 spcl. +P safely for personal defense only? I only use .38 spcl. normal ammo for target practice.
Regards,
XXXX XXXXXXX

The Airweight is the alloy frame version of the Mod. 36. S&W said it was OK to use +P in it.

I let my wife shoot some +P ammo in it. OUCH! She NOW carries a SIG P239/ .40 S&W. "It (P239) doesn't kick as bad as the Mod. 36 with +P"
Just sent this along for whatever it's worth.
Regards, OE