SP-101 Defense loads

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VHinch
March 1, 2003, 11:37 PM
Wife's weapon of choice is a 2" Ruger SP-101. She is somewhat ammo sensitive. The gun is a .357, but she was unhappy with the .38 +P's. Any recommendations on low recoiling defense ammo?

Thanks
Vance
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WonderNine
March 2, 2003, 01:34 AM
Standard pressure Federal .38's.
bpisler
March 2, 2003, 08:58 AM
Federal 125gr nyclads if you can find them.If not,federal 110gr personal defense hydroshok.Winchester also make a non +P silvertip,i can't remember if it's 110 or 125gr.The federal load above are not +P's.
Tim Schlosser
March 2, 2003, 12:11 PM
The best cure for recoil sensitivity is shooting. Build up the power level slowly. With enough volume she'll be wanting more magnums and then she'll be a better shooter armed with more effective ammo. As an aside you'll get to go to the range more too.:D
bad_dad_brad
March 2, 2003, 10:11 PM
Ditto the .38 Federal PDs. Good stuff.
tbeb
March 2, 2003, 11:50 PM
Standard pressure Federal Nyclad 125 gr. lead hollowpoint.
V-fib
March 3, 2003, 01:56 AM
I use the Winchester "white box" 110gr jhp .357's for the low recoil in my 3" sp101. Try em you'll like em. :cool:
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