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TruthTellers · October 14, 2017, 08:29 PM

Given that it is heavier than the LCR, it will be much less likely to have bullets jump the crimp.

But then one could just buy the .357 and not have such an issue.

I think 9mm ballistics from a revolver, especially one with a barrel 3 inches or less, are pretty good. More power than a .38 +P and less recoil than .357. Pretty good for defense and hollow points will expand.

But a .38 wadcutter or semi-wadcutter wouldn't need to worry about if the hollow point gets clogged or fails to expand as they work better when they don't expand and penetrate deeper.

I also don't like relying on full moon clips. They're not easy to carry and when then get bent, they become worthless. I prefer something like the Charter Pitbulls that don't use moon clips, but then that ejection situation isn't ideal either.

October 14, 2017, 08:29 PM	#29
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	Given that it is heavier than the LCR, it will be much less likely to have bullets jump the crimp. But then one could just buy the .357 and not have such an issue. I think 9mm ballistics from a revolver, especially one with a barrel 3 inches or less, are pretty good. More power than a .38 +P and less recoil than .357. Pretty good for defense and hollow points will expand. But a .38 wadcutter or semi-wadcutter wouldn't need to worry about if the hollow point gets clogged or fails to expand as they work better when they don't expand and penetrate deeper. I also don't like relying on full moon clips. They're not easy to carry and when then get bent, they become worthless. I prefer something like the Charter Pitbulls that don't use moon clips, but then that ejection situation isn't ideal either. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."