KrankyKraut
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How good is it as SD ammo? Have you seen any gelatin tests? I'd use it in my 2" Detective Special and my S&W mod. 15-3 4".
Sorry to disagree but you are wrong. Even though I do agree LSWC bullets are a good choice for SD they aren't the only choice. You might have been right 20 years ago but with the new bullet designs and better powders available to commercial reloaders there are many HP bullets that will expand well when shot from a snub nose revolver. Speer Gold Dot 135gr Short Barrel .38 Special +P rounds are only 1 example. DoubleTap, Buffalo Bore and several others have .38 Special rounds which will reliably expand when shot from a snubby.Originally Posted By Lovesbeer99:
For a 38 caliber (even a +p) I would not use hollow points from a 2 inch barrel. You'll need a 4 inch barrel to get the velocity needed for the bullets to expand. Use semi wad cutters instead.