I just got back from the range where I chrony'ed five different 357 Magnum JHP loads through my 3" Ruger SP-101 snubbie. Average of 10 shots measured ten feet from muzzle.
Federal Personal Defense 130 Grain Hydra Shok Jacketed Hollow Point: 1315 fps
Federal Hydra-Shok 158 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point: 1184 fps
Remington 125 Grain Golden Saber Jacketed Hollow Point: 1215 fps
Speer Gold Dot 158 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point: 1027 fps
Winchester Super-X 125 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point: 1291 fps
The Federal 130gr "Personal Defense" load was by far the most pleasant to shoot with mild recoil and minimal muzzle flip. Recoil on the Fed 158 was stout with significant muzzle flip. Others were in between.
Federal Personal Defense 130 Grain Hydra Shok Jacketed Hollow Point: 1315 fps
Federal Hydra-Shok 158 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point: 1184 fps
Remington 125 Grain Golden Saber Jacketed Hollow Point: 1215 fps
Speer Gold Dot 158 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point: 1027 fps
Winchester Super-X 125 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point: 1291 fps
The Federal 130gr "Personal Defense" load was by far the most pleasant to shoot with mild recoil and minimal muzzle flip. Recoil on the Fed 158 was stout with significant muzzle flip. Others were in between.