Yep, magnums in a J-frame tend to hurt. I carry Buffalo Bore 158+p LSWCHP at about 1000 fps in mine. They are a little stiff, but not quite as bad as magnums. I agree with ADP3 above. I keep a couple of speed loaders or speed strips loaded with 135g Gold Dot Hollow Point Short Barrel in .357 magnum if I feel a potential need, but generally I stay with the .38+p in the J-frames.

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