I don't know diddly about .38 snubbies, but I want to know what the best defensive round is.
Since the .38 Special is so underpowered, it seems to me that I should forget the idea of energy transfer and go for penetration. This is just a guess on my part. But the thing is: I have heard of a .38 Special failing to stop many times due to insufficient penetration. So it seems that penetration should come first.
I am not convinced on this, but it is my hypothesis.
I cannot shoot lead, so the 158gr lead SWC seems to be out of the question.
I would like suggestions on some good +p defensive ammo that would penetrate deep and yet give some expansion of course.
I would equally appreciate suggestions from the light and fast crowd on what the best stoppers are in that catagory.
On one hand, snubbies are usually used up close and personal, so I figure I am going to probably be a few feet from my attacker, plant the gun in his ribs or his face and pull the trigger (as a last ditch defensive need), or even if we are not at contact distance, we will be close enough that there will be no obstructions. So, in that light, maybe a light and fast energy-transfer bullet like a Triton Quick Shot might work best. Point blank in the rib cage, a Triton Quick shot could do massive damage.
What rounds do all of you out there vote for and why?
I am really new to the .38, so all advice is appreciated.
Since the .38 Special is so underpowered, it seems to me that I should forget the idea of energy transfer and go for penetration. This is just a guess on my part. But the thing is: I have heard of a .38 Special failing to stop many times due to insufficient penetration. So it seems that penetration should come first.
I am not convinced on this, but it is my hypothesis.
I cannot shoot lead, so the 158gr lead SWC seems to be out of the question.
I would like suggestions on some good +p defensive ammo that would penetrate deep and yet give some expansion of course.
I would equally appreciate suggestions from the light and fast crowd on what the best stoppers are in that catagory.
On one hand, snubbies are usually used up close and personal, so I figure I am going to probably be a few feet from my attacker, plant the gun in his ribs or his face and pull the trigger (as a last ditch defensive need), or even if we are not at contact distance, we will be close enough that there will be no obstructions. So, in that light, maybe a light and fast energy-transfer bullet like a Triton Quick Shot might work best. Point blank in the rib cage, a Triton Quick shot could do massive damage.
What rounds do all of you out there vote for and why?
I am really new to the .38, so all advice is appreciated.