The above referenced .38 SPECIAL+P variety of this Load has been, & should continue to remain amongst the 'better' self-defense, & perhaps even small game plinking / hunting load, primarily if it just happens to be what you have available at the moment. This Load's performance is not based upon any ballistic magic, & or new wave projectile construction, but rather a long proven formula. Such is, a heavy, all lead SWC projectile, launched at 'reasonable' velocity, along with the propensity of 'shooting to the sights' of a great many fixed sighted .38 Special Revolvers. It works in 'most' situations due to its b ability to penetrate deeply enough to impact the torso's vital organs, which, along with exsanguination tends to be the foremost cause of 'reasonably' rapid incapacitation, at least IMHO. And, even though I personally feel the +P variant to be the better performing of the two, when the Standard Velocity / Non +P Loading will still perform quite well, & in addition will, or should provide for more rapid shot to shot recovery times. That's my .02$ anyway.

Best, dpast32