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I have loaded some 9mm style bullets successfully in 38 special and as others have mentioned the secret was a taper crimp rather than a roll crimp. Seat and crimp in two stages. I even achieved good accuracy despite the bullets being a little undersized at .356. Once you consume your current stock of bullets it might be worth picking up some LSWC style bullets for future loading. They are suitable for mild can popper loads all the way up to low end .357 loads and cut a great hole in paper target. Good for shooting at cans, paper targets or small game. All with your roll crimp die and bullseye powder. Very versatile.
Your HBWC are also a favorite bullet of mine. It's almost impossible to load an inaccurate round. I use 3 grains of bullseye, seat flush with the case mouth and a very light roll crimp for great target ammo at about 725 FPS in my particular gun. Easy shooting and that flat face on the bullet really knocks the cans around for such a low powered load.
Enjoy your new hobby, you will get hooked
Mike
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