Have a Model 60 3" on the way and want to get some good personal defense ammo. Looked around the net and read some articles, and the Federal .357B seems to get favorable reviews. I believe it is a 125 grain jacketed hollow point. Also says it is very loud, with a big muzzle flash and a handful so to speak. Neither of those particularly worry me, but it came up in several articles.

Wondering what your experience is with it using a 3" J Frame. Perhaps a slightly tamer load is better for me. I have been shooting for less than a year and go to the range about once a month, shooting only revolvers using .38 special target loads so far - for models 67 and 642.

Any insight appreciated.

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Bud