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Originally Posted by Cal44
There is also a 125 gr gold dot 38 special +P. The gelatin tests I've seen on the web show it expands just fine out of a 2" snub. (see Pocket guns and gear test page).
Plus, there is a standard pressure 125 gr gold dot on the law enforcement Speer web site. Never seen a test of that, though.
Those may be more available than the 135 gr.
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The 135gr bullet was specifically designed to reliably expand at the lower velocities associated with a short barrel handgun. The 125gr bullet was not so it is less suited for use in a short barrel.
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Last edited by ArchAngelCD; 03-08-2017 at 02:00 PM.
Reason: Autocorrect got me again!
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