Favorite .38 Special +P Self Defense

[Burk Cornelius]

Good ol' fashioned Federal Hydra-Shok!

OR

Speer Gold Dot (aformentioned)

OR

Remington Golden Saber

Truthfully, it is just which one I can get my hands on at the time.

BC

 

[ldp4570]

Cartridge: 38 Special
Bullet Weight: 200 grains
Bullet Type: Cast
Bullet Manufacturer: Beartooth Bullets
Nose Profile: FN +P
Base: GC
Bullet Dia. 0.358 grains
Powder: IMR 4227
Charge Weight: 9.2 grains
Primer: REM 1 1/2
Brass: REM
C.O.L.: 1.500"
Velocity: 870 fps

Not a factory load but very impressive.
Very similar to the old 38 super police load.

Pat

Now that'll leave a mark!!!!!!!! Very nice load you got there!!!

 

[RedTape]

I use the Speer Gold Dot +P in my 642. My Dad's using a non +P revolver and likes the standard .38 spl XTP load from Hornady.

 

[V1K1NG0]

Buffalo Bore http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=108

That is the +p loading but I prefer the standard pressure load http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=110 (feels like a +p and a bit more controllable in my snub)