FWIW, if you are considering another powder, try W-231 / HP-38 (they are the same powder with a different name). I have been loading 5.0 grs. of W-231 with a 230 gr. plated RN for quite some time. Very accurate, and comfortable to shoot.

With that lead bullet, you could easily go down to 4.6 - 4.8 grs. of the W-231. That would be a nice mild load. You just have to make sure it cycles your gun properly. The empty cases should eject at least a few feet. I have seen guys shoot loads so light that they barely fall out of the ejection port! Swapping out recoil springs is always an option


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