Have to agree with that last post. I've tried a lot of different high-end loads in my 442....none of them consistently expand in my non-scientific test. (water jugs, foam blocks, cardboard etc.)

Some shoot better than others accuracy wise, but at defense ranges almost all will do. Getting a bullet, any bullet, into an important part of an attacker is the key.

I usually carry Remington swchp....it shoots well and seems to work for those with real world experience. Experience I hope to only read about!