Best .357/.38 defensive load?

[Smith357]

Since JHPs are banned why not go for the FBI load a 158 SWCHP, it has a proven track record and no jacket. If it is HPs that are banned then I would go with a 158 SWC light magnum load.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The Dark Knight,
Did you miss the link I provided in Post #6? Those Buffalo Bore rounds are probably a good choice for you, what do you think? Like I said above, 1005 fps from a 4" barrel is no joke and the bullet is already full caliber width, no need to worry about expansion...

A SWC would also do a good job. The sharp shoulder is designed to cut through anything it hits. Elmer Keith was a smart man.

http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=111

 

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

I really like those wadcutters and am gonna give them a try, thanks a lot.

 

[kludge]

You said JHP,

what about LSWCHP? or is it all hollowpoints?

I'd go for EFMJ myself.

 

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

NJ restricts the use of hollow point and hollow nose ammunition

 

[Drgong]

Wadcutters would be my best guess...but its only a guess...

 

[ohio]

What ammo do the LEO use on duty? What about over penetration vs a hollow point round, they (NJ) don't care about the public safety? A 9mm will go through one person and keep on going. NJ will want you shooting a .32 auto so others wont get shot when the round exits your intended target ( bad guy) or use a sling shot lol

 

[sidheshooter]

Just thowing this out there for brainstorming:

The .44 Special is great for situations like this.

Easier to find a good .44 DA revolver than a new job or home state, at any rate.

Failing that, buffalo bore wadcutter. And a backup gun.

 

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

What ammo do the LEO use on duty? What about over penetration vs a hollow point round, they (NJ) don't care about the public safety? A 9mm will go through one person and keep on going. NJ will want you shooting a .32 auto so others wont get shot when the round exits your intended target ( bad guy) or use a sling shot lol

I guess it varies by department. Surely hollow point ammo. Its fine for the police, just not us lowly subjects of Emperor Corzine.

 

[sidheshooter]

Actually, it just occurs to me that Remington makes a +P LSWC just like the FBI load, same soft lead, but no hollow point. If you can find it, that might be a good option.

38 Special (+P) R38S14 158 LEAD SWC

(the hollow point is the 38 Special (+P) R38S12 158 LEAD HP)

They also make the same thing in .357, R357M5 158 LEAD SWC, but that one is going to be a deep penetrating beast.

Source:
http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/handgun/remington.asp

FWIW.