Of course we have JHP these days in the USA, but not everyone lives in the states. Inye olden days I remember the "trick " of modifying round nose lead bullets. Usually this involved trying to get a flat point either by filing or reloading a bullet backwards. Another theory was to try to cut a cross in the lead. During the days of the 38 Long Colt this was apparently common enough.

Today in India only LRN ammo is easily had for the local 32 S&W Long revolvers. These are sold and carried for defense. Would it be worth the trouble to home brew flat points under those conditions? The idea of flat point as better stopper continues with the CCI small game bullet in 22lr doesn't it?