dontcatchmany
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I have two short barrel revolvers. a Ruger SP101 and a Kimber K6S each a 38/357.
For some reason I have a new found interest in carrying a revolver as a backup in my daily carry. I had a failure of a Glock 27 when I was range shooting. That gun was a car/truck gun. Got me to thinking that maybe a semi auto might need a backup. Actually fixed the G27 today with the replacement of a Recoil spring Assembly.
I am trying several types and brands of ammo in 38 and 357 mag. Never shot much 38 spcl, but since I am an old man with arthritic hands furl 357 in the snubbies is a tad much any more.
I have tried 357 magnum 135 gr and it is tolerable and may be my carry ammo. The short barrel ammo is also very much tolerable. And, I think I would prefer 357 magnum.
However, I keep coming across data on 38 Special wadcutters as self defense ammo. The old FBI load or Chicago load, whatever.
So, I got two boxes of Federal Premium 148 gr Lead Wadcutter Gold Medal Match.
Shot some of it today in the two guns listed above. Dang it was accurate and very much fun to shoot.
What do you folks think about various and sundry wadcutters in 38 Special for self Defense ammo from a backup or primary gun?
For some reason I have a new found interest in carrying a revolver as a backup in my daily carry. I had a failure of a Glock 27 when I was range shooting. That gun was a car/truck gun. Got me to thinking that maybe a semi auto might need a backup. Actually fixed the G27 today with the replacement of a Recoil spring Assembly.
I am trying several types and brands of ammo in 38 and 357 mag. Never shot much 38 spcl, but since I am an old man with arthritic hands furl 357 in the snubbies is a tad much any more.
I have tried 357 magnum 135 gr and it is tolerable and may be my carry ammo. The short barrel ammo is also very much tolerable. And, I think I would prefer 357 magnum.
However, I keep coming across data on 38 Special wadcutters as self defense ammo. The old FBI load or Chicago load, whatever.
So, I got two boxes of Federal Premium 148 gr Lead Wadcutter Gold Medal Match.
Shot some of it today in the two guns listed above. Dang it was accurate and very much fun to shoot.
What do you folks think about various and sundry wadcutters in 38 Special for self Defense ammo from a backup or primary gun?