.38 FBI Load :-p

[Smithsrevenge]

Who else is still carrying the world renound 158g +p Semi Wadcutter hollow points? I know I am. Currently carry new old stock federal in my snubbies

 

[squidsix]

I love that round. Its in my 442 and 36 no dash right now.

 

[biku324]

Yes - the Remington for me, both in the M49 and my wife's Security Six. Carried it since 1981.

 

[Smithsrevenge]

Think im gonna throw it in my 15-3 as well. I mean i have 300rnds of it. Why not. Also have a bunch of 158g Non hollow point semi wadcutters. May get a drill bit and make more hollow points hahaha

 

[jimmyj]

Is this ammo available now ?

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Still have a couple of boxes of the old Federal "FBI loads" from the 1980s. Good ammo.

From what I have heard and read in recent years the more recent production has been less impressive.

 

[mikerjf]

In my pocket as we speak. The newer ones are wimpier, but that makes them easier to deal with from an airweight.

 

[chief38]

Remington still produces it. I believe the number is RS12 158 Grain LSWCHP +P. Not sure about Federal and Winchester.

Remington High Terminal Performance (HTP) Ammo 38 Special +P 158 Grain

 

[Mike in Reedley]

I did, until I discovered Buffalo Bore 158 grain lead SWC HP +P.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Yup. Me too, when I carry a round gun.

 

[sipowicz]

I have around 10 boxes of Nyclad 158 +p. But it’s for plinking. I trust my snubbies to the Gold dot 135 +p.

 

[leuss]

I have one box Federal ))

 

[Vilkus]

I did, until I discovered Buffalo Bore 158 grain lead SWC HP +P.

I've been carrying Buffalo Bore for several years now.
I bought it because it was the only 158 SWCL HP available to me at the time.
Only down side I've found is the cost.

 

[sheppard]

My house gun, a 686, is loaded with Remington FBI loads. However my EDC 642 is loaded with 148 grain wadcutters because of the reduced recoil for my 80 year old hands. The wadcutters do penetrate well and because of their shape cause lots of tissue damage. I think the FBI load is more effective when shot out of a three or four inch barrel.

 

[Maddog 521]

I still have a couple of boxes of Winchester and carry it in my EDC. I haven't seen any for sale in a long time.

 

[lrb1200]

It's the only load that's ever in my 638 for EDC.

 

[Nevada Ed]

I have tried the light 110 & 125 gr bullets but finally passed on them after
several test and brands for 100% results and penetration from 12 to 18".

The 135 Gold Dot and the newer 130 HST are my top two choices for my light J frame snub nose, right now
after all the test that I have done.

The "FBI load" is a great load with lots of proven time under it's belt but it just has a lot of recoil
for a lot of shooters, that keep them from shooting their best, due to the heavier Recoil than the new JHP ammo.

If you can master it, a heavy bullet is nice to have, going for you.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Remington and Winchester still produce them but they only do special runs.

I have several boxes of each of the 3 manufacturers and find the Winchester version to be most accurate in my M10, M36 and M442. ( not that the others are inaccurate)

 

[SuperMan]

Would MUCH rather have the Buffalo Bore 158 +P than any of the Big Three loads...

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTJYsc6PdEM&t=195s[/ame]

1175 fps from a 4" barrel vs. 900 for the "FBI" load...

Bob

 

[SuperMan]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRvVpiWbssM&t=609s[/ame]