This is a discussion on 4" Barreled .38 Special & Non +P Loads for Self-Defense within the Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; If a person has a 4" barreled .38 Special for self-defense, be it for around the house or for concealed carry usage, and, for whatever ...
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If a person has a 4" barreled .38 Special for self-defense, be it for around the house or for concealed carry usage, and, for whatever reason is set firmly on using ONLY non +P ammuntion...
What would you recommend that revolver be loaded with?
Thanks
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That's what I carry when I carry my snubbie or shoot in my Model 19 4".Originally Posted by glockman10mm
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158 grain lead semi wadcutter hollow points. That was the standard law enforcement load for most of the country for most of the twentieth century.
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This is what I carry..........
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David
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2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, and Coast Guardsman.
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Favorite load for all my K-frames although it is fun to stoke the 2-½ inchers with 357s at the range just to hear them roar.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
"Don't forget, incoming fire has the right of way."
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158 LSWC, or LSWCHP's...or even a plain ol' wadcutter would by my choices.
The Fiocchi Extrema 125gr XTP hollow point is also a great choice if you want to run with a JHP.
There are no dangerous weapons; there are only dangerous men.--RAH
...man fights with his mind; the weapons are incidental.--Jeff Cooper
There is a reason they try and make small bullets act like big bullets--Glockmann10mm
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My .02 cents.
Federal hyrda-shok .... 110 gr .38 special , or 129 gr .38 +P ammo.
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FBI load all the way..
Some people will start trouble and then try to make it look like its your fault....
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The "FBI Load" is actually +P, which the OP states he doesn't want.
Smitty
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If no +p is used then I would go with normal ball ammo in 158gr IMO
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Federal 125gr Nyclad or Hornady's 110gr Critical Defense.
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I'd go with a .38 Spec 148 gr. WC.
Even if it doesn't expand, it'll still damage plenty of tissue while penetrating deep enough to reach vitals.
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The standard .38 spcl with a lead bullet has worked for years. Just because better loads have came out foes not meant that the old loads no longer work. It only means there are better loads available. The old loads are just as effective as they used to be. New loads cannot diminish that.
Michael
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