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Quality 38 +P Ammo
What are considered some the best 38 +P self defense ammo?
It would be used in a S&W 642 or similar model.
Thanks in advance.
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09-11-2011, 12:42 AM
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Our dept. issues Gold Dot 135 +P, specifically designed to work with short barreled guns.
http://www.thegunzone.com/speer135jhp38sp.html
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That's what I carry in my 642.
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09-11-2011, 02:27 AM
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Gold Dot for me too.
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N.Y.P.D. dept issues for the 38 cal. Gold Dot 135 +P
I carry in my J frame;I am sorry to say the 38 cal. is a cal. is in the past every thing now is 9MM .
I have one son left on the job and to shoot the 38 S@W Hammer less they only issue 20 rounds to qualify at the range only due to short supply in 38 cal. ammo
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09-11-2011, 09:28 AM
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When my SP101 is not loaded with .357,
it is loaded with Buffalo Bore .38+P LSWCHP.
Look up the specs on BB's website, but for .38....it is hard hitting!
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09-11-2011, 02:18 PM
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Most good ammo works good.
But I like the 135gr Gold Dot +P for short barrels.
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There are several good loads for the 38. Only you will know what's best.
Also look at Federal Nyclad and Corbon DPX.
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I thought that stuff was unavailable. Good to know you can still get it. I have it for all of my .38s and .357s. It shoots great out of my Model 36 "no-dash".
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Buffalo Bore makes a great +P 158 gr HP, but it is very difficult to eject. It's so hot the case swells inside the cylinder and I need to pull each one out individually in order to reload. I've switched to CorBon DPX 110 gr. +P only b/c I cannot find the Gold Dot stuff.
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What about Hornady Critical Defense 110gr FTX, has anybody tried that?
Could the J frame safely handle it?
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Buffalo Bore makes a great +P 158 gr HP, but it is very difficult to eject. It's so hot the case swells inside the cylinder and I need to pull each one out individually in order to reload. I've switched to CorBon DPX 110 gr. +P only b/c I cannot find the Gold Dot stuff.
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Strange... for me, with my SP101 snub, the BB ammo ejects just fine...
would there be a difference based on what revolver it is fired from?
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What are considered some the best 38 +P self defense ammo? It would be used in a S&W 642 or similar model. Thanks in advance.
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The 158 gr LSWCHP +Ps, the Speer short barrel load, and Buffalo Bore's loads all have good reputations.
To me anyway, the difference in recoil between the Airweight 642 and all steel 640-1 is substantial. I'd say try the different loads and see what kind of accuracy you get with each.
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