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Old 06-04-2018, 03:53 PM
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I survived three deadly force encounters using the old FBI +P loading, 158 grain lead hollow point, so I know that works. It’s carried in my Model 340PD to this day.
Such a bullet, plain flat nose or hollowpoint in the .38 Special is never a bad choice if it's reasonably accurate and you can consistently hit with it. Too many obsess over expansion, muzzle velocity, penetration, and other secondary textbook factors.
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