What kind of .357 ammo is in your .357 for SD?

[The Bushmaster]

9mmX19---124 grain XTP over 4.9 grains of W-231.
.38 Special---140 grain SJHP over 5.0 grains of W231.
.357 magnum---140 grain SJHP over 7.7 grains of W231.
.45 ACP---185 grain XTP over 7.7 grains of WSF.

 

[Guy de Loimbard]

In town, a 140gr. Hornady XTP over 18.3 gr. of WW 296.
Out in the woods, 158gr. LSWC over 5.8gr. Universal.

 

[PAULREVERE]

Full House 125 grain Remington Hollow Point. Numero uno man stopper (along with Fed's version). They are wicked.

 

[.45FMJoe]

125 gr? What a horrible choice.

158 gr Gold Dots.

 

[shockwave]

158 gr Gold Dots.

That's my HD load for the 686.

 

[PAULREVERE]

"125 gr? What a horrible choice.

158 gr Gold Dots."

Too much penetration and not enough energy dump. Full house 125's rule for 2 legged critters.

 

[rugerman]

158gr gold dot over 15.5gr h110 with mag primmer & heavy crimp, same load that I use in my .357 rifle for deer.

 

[Ky Larry]

140gr Speer JHP over 9.8gr AA#5 loaded in a 4" S&W Model-19. This is my family room stash gun. When we're in the family room, this gun and load is always within reach. Very accurate load.