Having been inspired by another thread currently running, I decided to look for some discussion on this particular topic (rather than hijack that thread).
I have heard and read many folks touting the virtues of the 148 grain full wadcutter for self defense use particularly from a snub nose revolver. Having done some informal tests myself with a Fackler Box using water as the test medium, I consistently get the rough equivalent of 17-19 inches of gel penetration with light target full wadcutters. I shoot through 4 layers of cotton t-shirt material using my 1 7/8 inch LCR from 10 feet. I've never really gotten close to this depth of penetration with any expanding bullet from the snub nose.
I would consider carrying the full wadcutter in my LCR for two primary reasons.
1)I get consistent deep penetration and a full caliber hole without having to worry about whether or not a hollow point will get clogged or have enough velocity to expand.
2)The recoil is very mild allowing me to quickly and accurately put more rounds on target compared to +p loads.
I guess my basic question is this... Do any of you carry target load wadcutters as your primary SD round even though there are other "high tech" options available?
Why would you or why wouldn't you carry wadcutters in a snub nose for self defense?
I have heard and read many folks touting the virtues of the 148 grain full wadcutter for self defense use particularly from a snub nose revolver. Having done some informal tests myself with a Fackler Box using water as the test medium, I consistently get the rough equivalent of 17-19 inches of gel penetration with light target full wadcutters. I shoot through 4 layers of cotton t-shirt material using my 1 7/8 inch LCR from 10 feet. I've never really gotten close to this depth of penetration with any expanding bullet from the snub nose.
I would consider carrying the full wadcutter in my LCR for two primary reasons.
1)I get consistent deep penetration and a full caliber hole without having to worry about whether or not a hollow point will get clogged or have enough velocity to expand.
2)The recoil is very mild allowing me to quickly and accurately put more rounds on target compared to +p loads.
I guess my basic question is this... Do any of you carry target load wadcutters as your primary SD round even though there are other "high tech" options available?
Why would you or why wouldn't you carry wadcutters in a snub nose for self defense?