I bought a new ruger sp101 357 magnum a few weeks ago and finally got to shoot it this week to check function ability and now it is going to be taking the place of my g19 for my nightstand gun. I have lots of 357 and 38 loads already but most are target loads but I have 2 choices in my safe that will fill the need for defense ammo, so help me choose between these two choices that I already have.
R357M1 Remington Express
357 Magnum 125GR SJHP
Velocity (ft/sec) - Muzzle 1450
Energy (ft-lbs) - 583
OR
USA38JHP Winchester USA
38 SPL+P 125GR JHP
Velocity (ft/sec) - Muzzle 945
Energy (ft-lbs) - 248
I first loaded it with the rem 357 but then I got to thinking of muzzle flash and deafness but in a adrenaline filled situation neither may matter, also both are accurate in this gun and I don't have any problems with rapid fire or follow ups with the magnums.
R357M1 Remington Express
357 Magnum 125GR SJHP
Velocity (ft/sec) - Muzzle 1450
Energy (ft-lbs) - 583
OR
USA38JHP Winchester USA
38 SPL+P 125GR JHP
Velocity (ft/sec) - Muzzle 945
Energy (ft-lbs) - 248
I first loaded it with the rem 357 but then I got to thinking of muzzle flash and deafness but in a adrenaline filled situation neither may matter, also both are accurate in this gun and I don't have any problems with rapid fire or follow ups with the magnums.