The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .357 Magnum, 110 grain JHP, OK defense round?

elco93 · January 5, 2006, 11:56 PM

I would try the Remington 125 grn GS as someone else suggested. 110 is a little light IMO and I like a heavier bullet.

If recoil is the issue, then there is nothing wrong with using the name brand 38 +P defensive rounds out of a .357 mag. Personally I like the 130grn Winchester SXT's.

Experiment with couple of different ones and see which you are most comfortable with. Shot placement is key but its closely followed by Penetration and then Expansion in that order.

My .02

January 5, 2006, 11:56 PM	#16
elco93 Member Join Date: November 15, 2004 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 40	If you like the lower recoil... I would try the Remington 125 grn GS as someone else suggested. 110 is a little light IMO and I like a heavier bullet. If recoil is the issue, then there is nothing wrong with using the name brand 38 +P defensive rounds out of a .357 mag. Personally I like the 130grn Winchester SXT's. Experiment with couple of different ones and see which you are most comfortable with. Shot placement is key but its closely followed by Penetration and then Expansion in that order. My .02