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Sport45 · August 14, 2002, 11:44 AM

I've read that for a .38 the old "FBI" load with a 158gr LSWCHP s a fair choice for defense. I was just thinking that a semi-wadcutter HP for the 1911 might also be effective, but I haven't seen one. Does anybody make such an animal? Seems like since the .38 and the 45acp operate at about the same velocities, then the bullets might behave similarly.

August 14, 2002, 11:44 AM	#1
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	200gr LSWCHP? I've read that for a .38 the old "FBI" load with a 158gr LSWCHP s a fair choice for defense. I was just thinking that a semi-wadcutter HP for the 1911 might also be effective, but I haven't seen one. Does anybody make such an animal? Seems like since the .38 and the 45acp operate at about the same velocities, then the bullets might behave similarly. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.