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Hornady Critical Defence 38 SPL +P 95 GN Without testing a specific round in a specific weapon in ballistic gel with layers of denim in front then any recommendation is just opinion. It is well known hollow points can clog up with clothing and not expand.The Critical Defense Flex tip prevents...

The cheap plastic belt grip is ****. Get an appendix carry or pocket holster. The new Crimson Trace LG 305G laser grip looks good (well designed).

This is the red laser which is great for night but washes out in sunlight. I have one. It is a good design ergonomically: the front activation button is well placed in a finger groove and the longer grip length is perfect for control. The new LG 350G grips are better (green laser) in design by...

I like the Hornady Critical Defense Lite 90 grain poly tip hollow point. Energy equals mass times velocity squared. In other words, mass or bullet weight has a less an impact on energy than velocity (which is squared). A good example is the 55 gn .233. Low mass but high velocity. Low bullet...

I purchased a 642-2 S/N CNS02xx from the internet (mid 2014) for total cost of $436. The trigger was heavy of course but I dismissed that. Under duress, with adrenalin pumping, it won't matter for close up shoot from the hip, gut shots. Consider replacing at a minimum the rebound slide spring...