in my snubbys i dont want to ever worry about a hollow point bullet expanding, so i go the rout of loading DEWC's in them for self defense. the full .357 meplat is rough to beat. hard to think a hollow point from a 2" bbl would fully expand without a "brisk" recoil to say the least. i load 148gr. DEWC's w/5.5gr of 800x in fed brass at col of 1.295". its a very pleasant round to shoot, its not +p, runs about 800fps, and it shoots real close to point of aim from my smith 640 & my 2" colt PPS. another plus is its so mild shooting that you can practice all day w/your carry load. best way to explain it is "a hollow point may not expand, but the wadcutter sure aint gonna shrink" lol