I still carry the Speer "flying ashtray" in my short-barrelled 45.
But, in a 38 snubby I favor full wadcutters, usually 125grs because they shoot to point of aim in my pistol. No need for hot loads because they don't have to expand. About 800fps is plenty. They're going to penetrate.
But, in a 38 snubby I favor full wadcutters, usually 125grs because they shoot to point of aim in my pistol. No need for hot loads because they don't have to expand. About 800fps is plenty. They're going to penetrate.