OP, these are the projectiles recovered from my short barrel tests: 357 Magnum 154gr HST on the left, 357 Magnum 125gr Golden Saber on the right - both fired out a Ruger LCR with a 1.875” barrel. Fired through 4 layers of BDU trouser fabric into water jugs from 5 yards. The HST dented the back of the 5th jug, the GS dented the back of the 4th jug.
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Best of luck on your decision.