The 110 gr loads probably recoil the least, but a good JHP will do what you want in a self-defense scenario.
I prefer 145-gr Silvertips for SD- sort of a medium-power load.
Also, don't discount the hotter +P .38 Special loadings, or the mild 135-gr Speer SB load, which is closer to a really hot .38.
.357 is a very versatile cartridge. It's unlikely that you can't find (or make) a round that does what you need it to do.
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Because of the metric system?
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