.38 non +P

[ArchAngelCD]

I would, and do use Federal Nyclad standard pressure .38 Special ammo in my older M36.

 

[kmrcstintn]

I chose to get the Federal 125gr Nyclad lead hollowpoint as my standard pressure round in my 442; my second choice would be Hornady 110gr Critical Defense polymer tipped jhp in non +p

 

[Tam 3]

Practice with whatever is cheap.

If you are ever in a position that you are shooting for your, or your's protection from grave threat you will want the most powerful round made for the caliber. I mean commercial load, not what any of us could mix up on our trusty presses. Excessive wear and tear on the weapon is the last concern of the rational.

Regards,

Tam 3

 

[badge 851]

Not talking about leading....talking about hardening up the lead if the current bullet is too soft to hold together at a much higher vel.
The current load is pretty anemic. 830 fps. sounds pretty good at first, but that's probably out of a 4" bbl.
I would like to see the Nyclad come out of a 2" at 925 fps.
Wasn't the old +P a 158-grainer?

The 830fps is from a 2" barrel. The previous lineup of Federal® Nyclad™ 38 Special ammunition was.........

• 125gr HP Standard Pressure
• 158gr RN Standard Pressure
• 125gr HP +P
• 158gr SWCHP +P

 

[Rob1109]

In my pre +P I have the BB 148/150 hard cast full WC. There are interesting articles on the advantages of the WC. However, after reviewing many posts on this site I'm going to change to BB 158gr. SWCHP GC +P. I'm not planning on shooting but 5 (10?) rounds out of it. Recoil will not be insignificant. I know, I won't notice it under stress. But, I will notice how long it takes me for my 2nd shot.....

 

[photoman]

The Speer Gold Dot 125gr load is a good one. I find it to be very accurate and easy to shoot in my Airweights.

.38 Special Ammunition Performance Data

 

[Major 2]

Several may laugh at this ....
I shoot Black Hills Factory 38 Special 115 grain CAS loads to pratice in my pre +P
J Frame Mod 36.
Primarly because I shoot same in my CAS guns.

my Carry load is :
Hornady Critical Defense 110 grain

 

[LOBO]

Several may laugh at this ....
I shoot Black Hills Factory 38 Special 115 grain CAS loads to pratice in my pre +P
J Frame Mod 36.
Primarly because I shoot same in my CAS guns.

my Carry load is :
Hornady Critical Defense 110 grain

Nothing wrong with that!

 

[pete950]

If you want a hollow point try the Buffalo Boar 158 LSWHP non +P or their standard hard cast full wadcutter.

You will get the penitration you need with the wadcutter.


Pete