Sugestions on 38 special +p ammo

[andreb]

What are some personal sugestions from you guys for peronal and home defense 38 special +p... Thank you

[don't shoot it's me]

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[vanfunk]

I'd say the 158 grain LSWHP +P is universally acclaimed. It'll put a big hurt on anything with two legs that you are forced to shoot with it. In my experience, lighter bullet weights, even in the +P genus, just don't generate enough velocity in sub-6" barrels for my taste (YMMV). I've never had the poor misfortune to have to shoot anything but paper and cans with them, but the 158 +P's out of my S&W 642 certainly command respect at both ends of the barrel. I've never really noticed a practical difference between manufacturers, though I shoot the Federal most of the time, since it's available locally.
vanfunk

[Albert Shear]

My vote, Federal 125gr +p SJHP.

[Tropical Z]

I'm normally not a big Winchester fan but in this instance,their 125 grain +P JHP's are pretty nice.Even though the box will say JHP,they are actually semi-jacketed.

[Scarborough]

C.C.I. 125 GR Gold dot. 2'' velocity avg. 890 fps. Minimal expansion through 2 layers denim, 1 layer leather coat with silk liner, 1 heavy winter sock. 2 milk jugs of water with partial penetration of third. Bullet profile of full wadcutter with hollow point slightly dished out to about an honest .38 caliber. 6'' S&W 686 velocity 1070 fps Expansion into phone books very violent. Bullet held together extremely well. Devestating load on chronographs.

[Ala Dan]

I've had good result's with Mag Tech's .38 Special, +P
ammo in the 125 grain offering; but I prefer Federal's
Hydra-Shok, for all practical purpose's. Mag Tech's
have gold colored projectiles; and sell commerically
for about $3.79 for a 10 round pack.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.