2 inches 38 snubs

2" loads

Am presently using Hornday 140 gr XTP's, in both 2" & 4" .38, feel defiantlely confident with them.
 
.38 revolver ammo

I have a .38 Colt Cobra for home defence. Someone on the forum mentioned a "killer bullet" and how the bad guys attorney could use that against you.

I purchased a box of "SoftShot" .38 Special 100 RHHP Self Defence HP.

They are frangible bullets.

Could they cause a problem with the other guy's lawyer?

Best regards,

TommyR :)
 
yeah, back in 1998...

Speer still hadn't loaded the 135 gp 38 spl +p SB short barrel rounds. Made for the snub barrels, they get some pretty good reviews in 2005.

Another case of time marching onward. Want to move with it, or live in 1998 (0r 1958)?

BTW, Mal, I noticed that seven-year stretch and was going to comment on it, but you beat me to it...
 
Time flies like an arrow...

Seven years ago, I'd've agreed with the wadcutter idea.

Nowadays, I'd probably suggest Speer's 135gr +P JHP.
 
'Cept those of us shooting revolvers not approved for +P wish we still could get nyclad new off the shelves.
 
That brings up a good point...

Why is it whenever a good standard pressure load appears, it goes away only to be replaced with a +P version? CorBon's 110gr DPX for the 38special looked good in the tests I saw, but all that's available now is a newer +P version.

Chris
 
I have a .38 Colt Cobra for home defence. Someone on the forum mentioned a "killer bullet" and how the bad guys attorney could use that against you.

I purchased a box of "SoftShot" .38 Special 100 RHHP Self Defence HP.

They are frangible bullets.

Could they cause a problem with the other guy's lawyer?

Best regards,

TommyR
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If you are ever in the position where you have a lawyer holding a bullet with "Self Defense" in its name against you I think you will beat the wrap :)
 
"Progress," I guess. When fate offers me a S&W Bodyguard that's got +P on the barrel and no funny holes in the side, I'll move onto the proud shooters of +P, as well.

As it is, I did some searching and opted for Hornady XTP 140gr. If they don't expand, well, they're almost as heavy as 158gr, should be moving a bit faster, and there's always that chance they'd open up.

Unfortuantly, "EXtreme Terminal Performance" isn't as friendly a name as "Safety Slug," but, nothin' is perfect.
 
According to articles written when Nyclads were new, from Smith & Wesson, by way of Fiocci, they said the coating was developed to cut down on lead exposure on indoor ranges.

The 125 gr HP worked very well in my Model 38. Unfortunately, the Police started looking at the blue coated projectiles as "TEFLON COATED COP KILLER BULLETS."

Which pretty much killed the ammo. Now I'm trying to find 110 gr Winchester Silver Tips, as the 125 gr are only loaded +P.

Geoff
Who thinks propaganda is responsible for too many corporate decisions. :barf:
 
Fwiw...

On those days when I get the urge to tote my '66-vintage 2" Model 12-2, it's stuffed with plain old 148gr wadcutters.
 
Recently bought a couple boxes each of Speer GD +P 38 cal 135gr AND 125 gr.

Saw a test where in a snub the 125's spread about 13 inches of jeaned and naked jelly to about 0.6".

Anyone know what the 135's do? Supposed to be better.
 
plus 1 to ultraman. Just make sure they shoot straight and you practice with them. not all bullets fly the same, especially out of a short barrel. ;)
 
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