jaydubya
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Remington 158gr LSWCHPs in my 637 snubby. Don't drop them! They always land bullet first, converting them into range rounds.
Cordially, Jack
Cordially, Jack
What Ammo Do You Carry in Your J-Frame?
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libertyrules
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.357 mag Rem 125 gr sjhp for S&W 649 Bodyguard
hoptob
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Remington 357 magnum 125 gr. SJHP in 640
Speer 38 spl +P 135 gr. Gold Dot short barrel in 442
Speer 38 spl +P 135 gr. Gold Dot short barrel in 442
dewidmt
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I used to carry the Federal 125 gr Nyclad round (non +P), but now that it's out of production, I use the 158 gr Nyclad SWCHP+P. I carry either a Mod 38 or a 442.
Rob96
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I carry 125gr+p Golden Sabers in my 340PD.
Stainz
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I have chrono-ed the Remington R38S12 158gr LSWCHP +P .38 Specials from my 1.88" 642 at 822 fps - over 840 fps from my 2" 10. Those velocities are fine for fully opening the soft lead HP, as they were purpose-built for snubbies, thus the 'FBI Load' monicher. I shoot Georgia Arms G38E ammo - nearly identical in chrono-ed velocities - and at a fraction of the cost - at the range. It hits very close to POA at 12-15yd.
Stainz
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DawgFvr
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110 grain Corbon DPX +P copper tops for me.
fiVe
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158gr LSWC from Georgia Arms (not +p).
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Nickel 49 and Nickel 442:
Buffalo Bore Standard Pressure 158's.
640 (38):
First 2 Buffalo Bore Standard Pressure 158's.
Last 3 Buffalo Bore +P 158's.
340 PD:
First 2 Corbon DPX 38+P.
Last 3 Double Tap 125 38+P.
First 2 are easy for me to get off quickly.
At 1100 fps, I feel comfortable with the last 3.
The Scandium barrels don't seem to like all lead bullets (keyhole).
I tried various 357's (DPX, Speer GDSB and Federal Low Recoil,
which is really a full power load).
Shame on Federal for putting Low Recoil on the box.
After comparing everything, I chose the above way.
coach22
Buffalo Bore Standard Pressure 158's.
640 (38):
First 2 Buffalo Bore Standard Pressure 158's.
Last 3 Buffalo Bore +P 158's.
340 PD:
First 2 Corbon DPX 38+P.
Last 3 Double Tap 125 38+P.
First 2 are easy for me to get off quickly.
At 1100 fps, I feel comfortable with the last 3.
The Scandium barrels don't seem to like all lead bullets (keyhole).
I tried various 357's (DPX, Speer GDSB and Federal Low Recoil,
which is really a full power load).
Shame on Federal for putting Low Recoil on the box.
After comparing everything, I chose the above way.
coach22
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158 Gr LSWC just 38 spec, not +p
Matt Almeda
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HI,
Usually I use Federal Hydrashoks.
Really no other reason than that is what I have used for years.
Have a great day!
Usually I use Federal Hydrashoks.
Really no other reason than that is what I have used for years.
Have a great day!
MassMark
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Broken record time: Speer Gold Dot 135gr +P in my Smith and Wesson 642CT
Kind of Blued
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Thats an interesting approach. I assume that is to ensure less muzzle rise and a quick two initial hits? It would leave the other three for more potent and precise shots with the extra time allowed due to partial incapacitation.
I carry .38 Special cartridges. I could carry .38 Short Colt, or .38 Long Colt, but I don't see any reason to do so. .357 Magnum is out of the question, because all of my J-frame (or other J-frame sized revolvers) are all older guns chambered in .38 Special (or smaller). When I want to carry a .357 or a bigger bore I get a bigger revolver. Never send a boy to do a man’s job.
I don't worry about over penetration, but a whole lot about under penetration. If someone who is trying to hurt my body happens be behind some light cover (such as an automobile door) I could be in trouble. I am also concerned about hitting a hostile individual where it will cause him to desist quickly, rather then in his big toe or some-such part of the “center of mass.”
I also don’t spend much time agonizing over what’s the latest jelly approved bullet. You can only do so much with a 2” or under barrel, and if the bullet has to go through something to reach “the person of interest,” all bets are off when it comes to hollow points, cavities or whatever.
What’s much more important is to have the skill to place (whatever) bullet precisely where it will do the most good, and too do it repeatedly and quickly. It also helps if the chosen cartridge/bullet/load will come somewhere in the ballpark of where the sights are pointed.
After I have resolved all of these considerations I might consider the 200 grain, Mark IVI Ultimate Terminator Blue-Pill Tactical Special….
But I doubt it…. Meanwhile the rest of you go out and have fun.
I don't worry about over penetration, but a whole lot about under penetration. If someone who is trying to hurt my body happens be behind some light cover (such as an automobile door) I could be in trouble. I am also concerned about hitting a hostile individual where it will cause him to desist quickly, rather then in his big toe or some-such part of the “center of mass.”
I also don’t spend much time agonizing over what’s the latest jelly approved bullet. You can only do so much with a 2” or under barrel, and if the bullet has to go through something to reach “the person of interest,” all bets are off when it comes to hollow points, cavities or whatever.
What’s much more important is to have the skill to place (whatever) bullet precisely where it will do the most good, and too do it repeatedly and quickly. It also helps if the chosen cartridge/bullet/load will come somewhere in the ballpark of where the sights are pointed.
After I have resolved all of these considerations I might consider the 200 grain, Mark IVI Ultimate Terminator Blue-Pill Tactical Special….
But I doubt it…. Meanwhile the rest of you go out and have fun.
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W.E.G.
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I used to.
But, since overcoming my Glock-a-phobia, the Model 60 is in mothballs.
I'll probably never shoot it again.
If I want to shoot .38 special, it will be in the Model 10.
I did the J-frame thing for two decades. I'm done.
I'l get it out and rub it for good luck every now and again. Then back in the safe!
MDeViney
You are correct, but the main reason is the ability
to get off two quick shots on target.
When I practice with the guns loaded that way,
it kind of warms me up for the more powerful rounds.
The increased recoil doesn't feel nearly as strong
as it does when the more powerful rounds are fired first.
This way, it gives me more control and therefore,
more confidence should the guns be needed for defense.
coach22
You are correct, but the main reason is the ability
to get off two quick shots on target.
When I practice with the guns loaded that way,
it kind of warms me up for the more powerful rounds.
The increased recoil doesn't feel nearly as strong
as it does when the more powerful rounds are fired first.
This way, it gives me more control and therefore,
more confidence should the guns be needed for defense.
coach22
Dollar An Hour
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Speer .38+P 135gr GDHP
HuntAndFish
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Right now it's Winchester 147 gr. JHP +P.
Deanimator
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Federal .38Special 158gr. LSWC-HP+P "FBI" load. Accurate and controllable.
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