To supplement what has already been said, some ammo that does well in longer barrels simply lacks sufficient velocity to reliably expand and to reliably penetrate far enough when shot from 2" barrels.

One such example is the well-regarded 158 gr +p lhp. Out of a true "snub" it often does not expand and does not penetrate all that well, and if the tip collapses in on itself, it is then a less effective semi-pointy-nosed round.

For this reason, many knowledgeable folks say shoot a bullet with a full .357 diameter shoulder that is more likely to penetrate sufficiently and make a better hole while doing so. A hard cast or jacketed bullet will maintain its sharp shoulder better than a soft lead bullet.

An additional issue when shooting hot rounds in an airweight 2" chief is blast, flash and recoil. Even if you can "handle the recoil," such rounds can limit accurate follow-up shots especially at night and with no hearing protection.

In your 3" barrel the 158 gr lhp +p should be satisfactory, but you may find the commotion caused when you fire one to be a more than you care for, especially in an airweight.

If so, try the Speer short barrel 135 gr +p (a bit unpleasant to shoot in my opinion), the Corbon DPX +p 110 gr. or a suitable wadcutter.

I have also read that Winchester 130 gr bonded +P JHP and Hornady 110 gr standard pressure and +P "Critical Defense" perform well in 2" barrel revolvers.