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Old 02-05-2011, 08:46 PM
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Has anyone fired HORNADY .38 SPECIAL 110gr FTX in a snubnose, need some input as to accuracy and problems , the guy at the gunshop reccomended this round, thanks for reply
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Old 02-05-2011, 11:38 PM
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I tried some. I don't remember any big problems. If you can shoot it well in your gun, go for it.
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The guy at the gunshop reccomended this round

Based on what. My gunshop also reccomended it. Has anyone seen any testing other than Hornady's?
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Old 02-06-2011, 12:34 AM
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Be careful how you store it. I had some corrode severely while in speedloaders in a Kydex speedloader pouch.
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I can't hit squat with my snubby at any distance greater than 21 feet and can't imagine why I would try. I usually set up for practice at 15 or less. Any reputable self defense round should be more than adequate.

I did run some FTX through my 4" .357 and they hit where I aimed them.
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Old 02-06-2011, 04:58 PM
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I shot it and found it's very accurate. It's also my primary carry round in an older model 36 and 10. I use the non-P round but they do make it in P. I also like the Federal NyClad.
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Old 02-06-2011, 10:24 PM
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It's what we run in our m36's. I have not found a problem with it.
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