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RWK · March 21, 2005, 04:19 PM

I endorse Hard Ball's and Archie's recommendation re six rounds versus five.

In addition, I would load the first two -- perhaps three -- rounds with a .38 Special GOLD DOT P+s; the remainder (three or four rounds) with any top rated .357 magnum JHP/personal defense load of your choice. Standard pressure .38 Special FMJ loads have two significant problems for home/personal defense: (a) lower pressure, therefore marginal muzzle velocity and muzzle energy and (b) no expansion. These are the reasons I suggest altering your concept to substitute +P JHPs.

Does your reviver have at least a four-inch barrel? That is quite important for the weight of .38 Special P+ Gold Dot suggested.

March 21, 2005, 04:19 PM	#7
RWK Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 1999 Location: Occupied Virginia Posts: 2,777	I endorse Hard Ball's and Archie's recommendation re six rounds versus five. In addition, I would load the first two -- perhaps three -- rounds with a .38 Special GOLD DOT P+s; the remainder (three or four rounds) with any top rated .357 magnum JHP/personal defense load of your choice. Standard pressure .38 Special FMJ loads have two significant problems for home/personal defense: (a) lower pressure, therefore marginal muzzle velocity and muzzle energy and (b) no expansion. These are the reasons I suggest altering your concept to substitute +P JHPs. Does your reviver have at least a four-inch barrel? That is quite important for the weight of .38 Special P+ Gold Dot suggested. __________________ __________________ Μολών λαβέ!