I need opinions from the group on the best ammo for my 340 M&P with CT laser. I plan to use 38spl+P not .357 mag. The reason is follow up shots and I see little point in beating myself to death on the range. the 38Spl+P should be more then adequate for my needs.

Your inform opinions will be appreciated.

Thanks

Ric

I keep Speer Short Barrel 135gr. .357s in my 340PD. They really don't recoil much more than .38+P. Remington 125gr. Golden Sabres in .357 don't recoil so badly, either. However, if you're going to download to .38, there are several good choices: 158gr.LSWCHP (I like Buffalo Bore or Federal Nyclad), 135gr. Speer Snubby load (my favorite for .38s) and Remington 125gr. Semi-jacketed being 3 of the best, I think.

Make sure you don't have bullet pull issues with whatever ammo you choose, and welcome to the forum.

Many people seem to like the Double Tap 125 gr +P loading, which wasn't mentioned yet. Price wise, they seem to be a good value.

You can try the WWB personal defense 125 gr +P JHPs for a practice load, and they'll work (although aren't ideal) as a carry load in a pinch. Your local Walmart should carry them. I think that they are around $17/50. I never had bullet pull with them in my 337, but as flop shank suggests, make sure you test any load that you plan to carry for such in your particular gun (your manual will contain this advice as well).

With your revolver, you shouldn't use my favorite snubby load: Remington LSWCHP. I would suggest Speer's 135gr SB.
Cordially, Jack

Yeah, try the Speer +P SB. The Speer SB loads really are ideal for these guns. I use the SB .357s in my 360.

My 340 PD is loaded this way:
First 2 up are Corbon DPX 38+P (110's).
Gives me 2 quick shots.
Next 3 are Double Tap 38+P (125's).

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