Follow up on the OP's great question. I walk a small dog on a leash and I've had several close encounters with big aggressive off leash dogs. Fortunately I've been able to scoop him off and fend them off... so far.
But then I've got a 25 pound dog in one arm and I need to back the charging dog (in one case three) with the other and my feet. I've got pepper spray, but not faith in my ability to use it effectively in that situation.
Is there a commercial .38 shotshell that I could use with my S&W 642 or Model 10 snubbie? Do I need to reload for this option? And is it more viable than standard.38 loads?
But then I've got a 25 pound dog in one arm and I need to back the charging dog (in one case three) with the other and my feet. I've got pepper spray, but not faith in my ability to use it effectively in that situation.
Is there a commercial .38 shotshell that I could use with my S&W 642 or Model 10 snubbie? Do I need to reload for this option? And is it more viable than standard.38 loads?