low recoil 38 special suggestion

[walls]

Could you suggest a 38 sp round with low recoil to teach my mother with.
4" barrel and full size revolver but, I'd still like to keep it real easy at first.
Thanks

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[TX expat]

I'd say just avoid anything that is +P and opt for the heavier 130 or 148 gr. bullets.

[wdbailey]

Federal Premium Ammunition - Handgun

[Str8upguy]

If you know someone who reloads, try 2 grains of trail boss powder under 148 grain wadcutter. It's like shooting a 22lr. You might check with buffalo arms and get some cowboy loads for a 38. they tend to be milder than the typical factory load. good luck

[Gunsmoke16]

Have heard the Hornady Critical Defense is low flash/low recoil.

[pir8fan]

Have heard the Hornady Critical Defense is low flash/low recoil.

Their standard Critical Defense is not a low recoil round but they do make one called, cleverly enough, Critical Defense Lite.

[BritishAgent]

"Girl Bullets" from Hornady?

Hornady Manufacturing Company :: Ammunition :: Handgun :: Choose by Caliber :: 38 Special :: 38 Special 90 gr FTX® Critical Defense® LITE

[R040607]

I can assure you that this is the definitive answer:

Remington Express Targetmaster (R38S3) 148gr Lead Wadcutter

This is the lightest load I've ever fired from 38 special. This load is confidence inspiring.

[WHEC724]

You basically need what's commonly referred to as a "cowboy load".

The problem is finding it. I bought all my ammo prior to the election, so I'm not looking - but I was shocked that I couldn't find a single link for you that wasn't sold out.

[gwgw60]

I'd say be careful even with anything "not +P." My wife still can't handle a 130 grain standard 38 SPL in an SP101. It will be great if your mother can, but don't assume so. I'm watching the recommendations too.

[jem102]

Any brand 148 gr. target load. I like PMC. A lot of the 130 gr. FMJ's are mild as well.

[carracer]

I second the Hornady Lite loads. Can't find them locally tho. Have used Ten-X cowboy loads. Wife liked them.

[jem102]

Why the recommendation for +P loads when he wants low recoil?

[Stevew]

Visit a gun show or order some 148 g LSWC rounds target. Recoil is extremly low. I load them all the time. Very accurate.

[TX expat]

Why the recommendation for +P loads when he wants low recoil?

Nobody has recommended +P loads. I told him to avoid anything +P and gwgw60 said be careful even when it doesn't say +P. Nobody has told him to seek them out.