.38 S&W with 200g bullet--penetration tests

[Old Fuff]

Gee, I feel real sorry about the mistake you obviously made, but you can always get rid of it by sending it over this way...

I suspect you can find any number of cast bullet companies offering lead bullets sized to .358", and you can also experiment with modern (?) jacketed hollow points sized to either 9mm (.356") or .38 Special (.358")

Use either a .358" or .356" expander plug from a .38 Special or 9mm Luger die set in place of the usual .361" that comes in a .38 S&W set.

Now keep your eye out for a Colt Police Positive made during the 1920's or 30's with a 6" barrel. In this configuration today's buyers consider them to be absolutely worthless, so they go begging for a new home. The last one I stole.... I mean bought, cost an outrageous $175.00, but I was doing the seller a favor.

 

[LouisianaMan]

No problem on the .358s, I cast & size 'em--wahoo!
Thanks for the tip on the expander plug. WILCO.
Now, I'll see who else needs a favor, a REAL favor. . . .like a 6" bbl. favor.

 

[Guillermo]

Even Guillermo should be able to cut a deal on one of these.

not around here. If it has torque or recoil it is at a premium price.

Now if a buddy in Arizona would just help me out I could get the gun safe full