From a short barrel the .38 spl is a marginalized cartridge. You can only do so much with a bullet when velocity is reduced. Even soft lead hollow points only offer a relatively small improvement. The Hornady critical defense solves the problem with the HP's clogging from clothing but from a 2" barrel the velocity will still be an issue.
Regardless of whether the bullet expands or not it is still deadly. If one round doesn't do it you have 4 more to try again with.
Video's shooting through 4 layers of denim may simulate winter wear in some areas of the country but in warm areas a single layer of T shirt would be more appropriate.
Regardless of whether the bullet expands or not it is still deadly. If one round doesn't do it you have 4 more to try again with.
Video's shooting through 4 layers of denim may simulate winter wear in some areas of the country but in warm areas a single layer of T shirt would be more appropriate.