A feeble load, where did that come from? I chronied the Federal 110 hydra shoks from my Ruger LCR and got an average velocity of 935. That is 214 foot lbs of energy. If you think thats feeble you need a 357 mag. This round will put a nasty hole in you. I use it and have no quams about it. Too much is made about ammo these days. In reality it's a good round and will get the job done. I learned a long time ago that it's the wizard not the wand. I find it very accurate and has just enough recoil for quick follow up shots.