Easiest Self-Defense to fire from Model 60 38SPL
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Skeptic 9c
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For basic practicing, even in the garage, check these out.
Speer Plastic Bullets 38 Cal (357 to 358 Diameter) Box of 50
Unfortunately Large pistol primers are a serious shotage item right now.
Some gun stores used to have a kit, with cases projectiles and a large box of primers. This is only for basic handling practice. Then go to a range, work with 148 gr Wadcutters, then 130 grain ball and finally one of the relatively inexpensive defense loads. I am fond of the 110 gr .38 Winchester Silver Tip (see above), but they have gotten expensive.
Geoff
Who packs a light revolver.
Speer Plastic Bullets 38 Cal (357 to 358 Diameter) Box of 50
Unfortunately Large pistol primers are a serious shotage item right now.
Some gun stores used to have a kit, with cases projectiles and a large box of primers. This is only for basic handling practice. Then go to a range, work with 148 gr Wadcutters, then 130 grain ball and finally one of the relatively inexpensive defense loads. I am fond of the 110 gr .38 Winchester Silver Tip (see above), but they have gotten expensive.
Geoff
Who packs a light revolver.
The 148 grain mid-range wadcutter is the practice ammo for a snub nose .38 Spl. If you can't find those try the Winchester White Box or American Eagle 130 grain FMJ load for practice ONLY, that 130 grain FMJ bullet is a very poor manstopper.
My preference for carry is the Hornady Critical Defense 110 grain standard pressure load in my 642 or the old FBI load 158 grin LSWCHP +P in my all stainless model 60. The Seer Gold Dot short barrel 135 grain load is good medicine too. The Hornady load kicks the elast of the good SD rounds in my experience.
My preference for carry is the Hornady Critical Defense 110 grain standard pressure load in my 642 or the old FBI load 158 grin LSWCHP +P in my all stainless model 60. The Seer Gold Dot short barrel 135 grain load is good medicine too. The Hornady load kicks the elast of the good SD rounds in my experience.
hotrod150
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Speaking of ammo, I was looking through a Sportsmans Guide catalog which I got in the mail recently & they have some pretty decent ammp prices. Of course, with the panic buying that's going on , they're probably out of stock like everybody else, but...
I've never shot any but their prices for Magtech 38 ammo seem esp reasonable. Several varieties, including 148 gr wadcutter at $20.09/50 and 158gr LSWC for $16.49/50. Of course, shipping charges might add quite a bit to that.
I've never shot any but their prices for Magtech 38 ammo seem esp reasonable. Several varieties, including 148 gr wadcutter at $20.09/50 and 158gr LSWC for $16.49/50. Of course, shipping charges might add quite a bit to that.
smithman 10
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DO THIS FIRST
If as you said you have never fired a gun, do this first.
Take a firearms safety and instruction course from a reputable trainer. A local indoor range can probably give you some contacts. Would be nice to get someone with an NRA certification as a trainer.
Take the course, learn the fundamentals of safe gun handling and operation of your handgun.
THEN and only then, start thinking about what kind of ammo to use.
Take the safety course first!
If as you said you have never fired a gun, do this first.
Take a firearms safety and instruction course from a reputable trainer. A local indoor range can probably give you some contacts. Would be nice to get someone with an NRA certification as a trainer.
Take the course, learn the fundamentals of safe gun handling and operation of your handgun.
THEN and only then, start thinking about what kind of ammo to use.
Take the safety course first!
all357mag
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158gr hollow points. It's what this cartridge was designed for.
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If you want the lowest recoil possible, while retaining adequate self defense posture, then look no further....
....and if you're really feelin' the mood, load 'em up in these..
....and if you're really feelin' the mood, load 'em up in these..
hotrod150
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BTW I looked for the magtech 38 ammo on the sportsmans guide website-- along with everything else, it's backordered til July. !!!
Tennessee Cattleman
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I got some .38sp Hornady Critical Defense Lite for my S&W 60. Waiting on some new grips to try it. I may have to get the red Sharpie out to cover those pink tips.
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