P. Plainsman
Member
A petite and fairly recoil-sensitive relative of mine is thinking about a S&W 4" Model 10 (current production) as a house gun. Her choice is between the .38 Spl Model 10 and a .32 Mag Ruger SP101.
On the Model 10 side, can you suggest some good, commonly available .38 or .38 +P factory defense loads that won't tax the shooter, but will get the job done in a 4" barreled gun?
For example, it appears that the FBI load (158 gr LSWCHP +P), which would be my first choice in a Model 10, is a little too much for her. Federal Hydra-Shok 129 gr .38 +P is nicer to shoot, but some have criticized that round as underpowered.
Anyway, you get the idea. All suggestions appreciated.
On the Model 10 side, can you suggest some good, commonly available .38 or .38 +P factory defense loads that won't tax the shooter, but will get the job done in a 4" barreled gun?
For example, it appears that the FBI load (158 gr LSWCHP +P), which would be my first choice in a Model 10, is a little too much for her. Federal Hydra-Shok 129 gr .38 +P is nicer to shoot, but some have criticized that round as underpowered.
Anyway, you get the idea. All suggestions appreciated.