The Correct Snubnose Caliber

[johnnylaw53]

I use the 642 for off duty and I think the .38 will do the job my HD is a 9mm so if I could fine a nice snub for 9mm I may go that way as I think the 9mm and .38 spl are pretty equal.

be safe

 

[AirForceShooter]

.38 will do fine.
It doesn't even have to be +p

AFS

 

[Justice5]

.38 +p. I carry in a SW 642 because it is lightweight, small, and has enough power to change someone's bad behavior. I had a Taurus .357 5 shot, but it kicked pretty dang bad.

 

[Madcap_Magician]

I think the .327 mag has a LOT of promise in this category, if you still consider a 3" J-frame a snubbie still. Six shots beats five, and the ballistics are about 9mm +P.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

.44 spl
.38 spl

go with snubbies like peas & carrots.