Hay, if you like a 110 JHP or a smaller 90 gr pill in your 38 for SD use.......... fine with me, but..........

in my M49 with a 125 gr, Gold dot I found it to penetrate 3 milk jugs and stop at the back of a partical board, "un-expanded" and ready to load again.

HOT or slow...............

you just have to check out the ammo that you use.........
to make sure it can preform with best results, if used for sd ammo.

The 38 special can do the job, if you just make sure of the ammo used
and your ability to put it on target.