Ammo Choices For CCW?

[StrawHat]

When I was in LE, I dealt with several coroners. Based on what they saw, the ones that carried a 38 used wadcutters.

That was +\- 35 years ago.

Kevin

 

[UncleDuke]

There are as many right answers as there are wrong answers I reckon, depending on who's doing the answering. And that answer is always subject to change.

My usual carry ammo in my 64-6 is typically wadcutters, 148 gr, running about 850 - 900 fps out'a the snout. I figure if they cut as good of a sharp edged hole in the lowlife that's threatening the life of me or my family as they do my targets, they can inflict enough damage to cease the threat.

But there will be those that disagree with that train of thought and have their own opinion. Which is perfectly fine with me. I'm only giving you my thoughts.

A 2" model 64 is a good carry gun as most others, considering it's size and weight. The 148 gr wadcutters leave nice little cloverleaf holes in my targets at 7 yards, when I take my time. And the 2" 64 is a natural point shooter for me.

How about a picture or two of that 64? This here is my little sweetie pie.

Still need to pick it up, but I will post some pics here.

 

[UncleDuke]

Before I forget, I still have a few boxes of these:
38 Special Ammunition for Sale. Federal 125 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) - 50 Rounds

The gel test did not show a lot of expansion though.

 

[Donn]

I use Federal HST Micro. Developed for short barrel revolvers. Doug

I agree with Doug. Been running HST Micro in my snubs since seeing various gel tests on line.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Hornady Critical Duty or Critical Defense, depending on your barrel length . . .

 

[Chief Wiggums]

Another Hornady loyalist
9m
124GR
JHP

 

[Kronos]

Some good answers,some head shakers,one Barney Fife...

Simple answer: It's a snub .38 go see what's recommended for the J frames,any sort of low recoil load should be tailored for a short barrel,many of the heavy bullet loads are for the four inch guns and won't work right so you'll wind up with FMJ basically.

See? Easy?