I found the load to have lighter recoil than 147 grain factory wadcutters and less recoil than the 110 grain 38 rounds I had.

I also found it to be produced in +p in one box.

However, it still was not abusive.

I don't think its a good load, but for a recoil sensitive shooter that can shoot them accurately it allows a light weight 38 to be used comfortably.

I know my wife would not mind these in an air weight Smith.

ANY other round makes the air weight unsuitable for her.

They are much disparaged, but they DO have a purpose. I keep a couple of boxes in reserve for my women folk.