Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Revolvers > S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present
o

Notices

S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present All NON-PINNED Barrels, the L-Frames, and the New Era Revolvers


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-14-2009, 05:38 PM
feldspar13 feldspar13 is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Posts: 340
Likes: 5
Liked 11 Times in 6 Posts
Default non +p load

Whats a good non +p load for ccw in a model 36
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-14-2009, 05:59 PM
Gun 4 Fun Gun 4 Fun is offline
SWCA Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,027
Likes: 1,061
Liked 774 Times in 375 Posts
Default

The Remington 158 grain LSWCHP.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-14-2009, 06:23 PM
ajpelz ajpelz is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Desert of AZ
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts
Default

+1 on the LSWCHP.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-14-2009, 06:23 PM
Hunt200's Avatar
Hunt200 Hunt200 is offline
Member
non +p load  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York
Posts: 982
Likes: 1
Liked 44 Times in 11 Posts
Default

I use 125 G. Federal Nyclads.

Federal Premium - Handgun Details
__________________
Dom
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-14-2009, 08:03 PM
roaddog28's Avatar
roaddog28 roaddog28 is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Escondido, CA
Posts: 1,147
Likes: 185
Liked 214 Times in 72 Posts
Default

Federal Nyclad 125 gains are great. I have them. Also Buffalo Bore makes a standard pressure LSWCHP like the +P version. Also, the other posts recommends are very good too.
roaddog28
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-15-2009, 07:14 AM
indiandave indiandave is offline
Member
non +p load  
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Pike county pa
Posts: 695
Likes: 407
Liked 271 Times in 128 Posts
Default

The Buffalo Bore standard pressure 158gr LSWCHP is what I carry. It has a little less recoil then the +P Remington load and is safe for older guns.

I use this load in my model 36 made in 1963,it works well.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10-15-2009, 08:04 AM
gunlovingirl's Avatar
gunlovingirl gunlovingirl is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MI
Posts: 6,305
Likes: 922
Liked 870 Times in 256 Posts
Default

+1 on the Nyclads.
__________________
Misty
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 10-15-2009, 11:55 AM
SmithNut SmithNut is offline
US Veteran
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,247
Likes: 1
Liked 8,732 Times in 1,508 Posts
Default

I'd go with the Nyclads if you can find them. For years, this load was known as the "Chief's Special Load", for a reason.... they work in short barrel guns.

Regards,
__________________
.............SmithNut
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 10-16-2009, 08:33 AM
Stainz's Avatar
Stainz Stainz is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Pinson, AL
Posts: 2,106
Likes: 57
Liked 656 Times in 307 Posts
Default

A 148gr full wadcutter - lead, clad, etc. Target loads are fine. They won't shatter a pelvis, but even mild target load consistently will make the largest wound channel.

Stainz
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 10-16-2009, 06:21 PM
SWAT Lt. SWAT Lt. is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 287
Likes: 2
Liked 9 Times in 8 Posts
Default

110 Hornady Critical Defense, 148 Wadcutter.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 10-16-2009, 06:38 PM
sureshotbob sureshotbob is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: western Connecticut
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 13,079
Liked 2,901 Times in 932 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by indiandave View Post
The Buffalo Bore standard pressure 158gr LSWCHP is what I carry. It has a little less recoil then the +P Remington load and is safe for older guns.

I use this load in my model 36 made in 1963,it works well.
I also like this load in my 36,37,and 642.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 10-16-2009, 09:27 PM
DC7's Avatar
DC7 DC7 is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 302
Likes: 14
Liked 127 Times in 32 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SmithNut View Post
I'd go with the Nyclads if you can find them. For years, this load was known as the "Chief's Special Load", for a reason.... they work in short barrel guns.
Exactly. There are certainly better-performing +P rounds available, but for standard-pressure .38 Special, the Nyclad 125gr hollowpoint is hard to beat.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 10-17-2009, 05:14 AM
cocojo cocojo is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Hooksett , NH
Posts: 116
Likes: 1
Liked 32 Times in 20 Posts
Default

Hornaday Critical Defense Non +P 110's. See " Best choices for self defense ammo" scroll down to 38 special FXT v Gold dot v DPX. Smaller diameter expansion mid 40's but the penetration is excellent 12 " bare gell and 14 inch cloth covered gell. I was carrying Nyclads but switched over to critical defense. Shot extremely well and to point of aim in my 2 inch guns. Nyclads give better expansion in bare gell but penetration is much less, also Nyclads seem to clog up on cloth. I prefer heavier bullets in my handguns but it really is about good all around performance. I will give up slightly larger expansion for better penetration all day every day. It has to hit vitals and there in there deep.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 10-17-2009, 11:22 AM
HAWKEYE10's Avatar
HAWKEYE10 HAWKEYE10 is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MURFREESBORO TN.
Posts: 5,384
Likes: 90
Liked 402 Times in 177 Posts
Default

+1 on the Nyclads thats what is in mine.

637-2

__________________
"Don't worry be happy"
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 10-17-2009, 03:14 PM
chele519's Avatar
chele519 chele519 is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NH
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 16 Posts
Default

Cocojo, I see you are from Londonderry, I'm from Derry. I can't find the Critical Defense around here, everyone has been out of stock a while, I've been told. Are you getting them locally or online? My last resort is ordering online from Cabelas.

Quote:
Originally Posted by cocojo View Post
Hornaday Critical Defense Non +P 110's. See " Best choices for self defense ammo" scroll down to 38 special FXT v Gold dot v DPX. Smaller diameter expansion mid 40's but the penetration is excellent 12 " bare gell and 14 inch cloth covered gell. I was carrying Nyclads but switched over to critical defense. Shot extremely well and to point of aim in my 2 inch guns. Nyclads give better expansion in bare gell but penetration is much less, also Nyclads seem to clog up on cloth. I prefer heavier bullets in my handguns but it really is about good all around performance. I will give up slightly larger expansion for better penetration all day every day. It has to hit vitals and there in there deep.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 10-17-2009, 04:44 PM
p0838 p0838 is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Ct. Coastline
Posts: 321
Likes: 0
Liked 41 Times in 11 Posts
Default

HP's are illegal in New Jersey
A good load is 158gr LSWC
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 10-17-2009, 05:22 PM
45stops-em-quick 45stops-em-quick is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts
Default

I like the Nyclad's as well.
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 10-17-2009, 06:01 PM
cocojo cocojo is offline
Member
non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load non +p load  
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Hooksett , NH
Posts: 116
Likes: 1
Liked 32 Times in 20 Posts
Default

Chele519, bought them from ammuntiontogo.com.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
642, cabelas, ccw, hornady, remington, scroll, wadcutter

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
357 Magnum load to mimic carry load Pdxrealtor Ammo 37 04-10-2018 08:07 PM
Lyman load data VS. Lee load data ferggie Reloading 28 04-24-2017 10:53 PM
Is Speer the best shot load? Best Caliber? Does porting disqualify shot load? dwever S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 16 10-17-2010 12:16 AM
.40S&W 180-gr load request ~ training load for my PD issued G22 nitesite Reloading 7 03-03-2010 12:05 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:29 PM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)