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J Frame Snub Owners: What is your favorite carry load?
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This one, or one of it's brethren from other manufacturers.
Mostly because I have a good supply. I know some loads are better than others, and that there is a difference, but I'm not sure how much difference there is.
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Good choice and the Remington and Winchester versions are fine, too. You're probably right on the differences, or "alleged" differences. If you shoot well, not enough to matter.
I, too, carry the 158gr LHP +P, but the W-W round. I've found the Federal version to crimp-jump in my small, lightweight guns, so I restrict that to steel frame guns. In .357 J-frames, I use 110gr .357 JHPs (R-P or W-W) in my Model 60 and M&P 340s.
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I use these:
And full disclosure, I know the owner, as I see him each morning as I shave.
It is one of the more popular loads, especially for J Frame shooters.
My old J Frame 442 has seen literally thousands of rounds through it over the last 20 years, as I carried it on the job as well as during my off time. Now it sees use as a test platform in addition to pocket gun duty.
It may not be in pristine shape but it is a trusted and reliable old friend.
And full disclosure, I know the owner, as I see him each morning as I shave.
It is one of the more popular loads, especially for J Frame shooters.
My old J Frame 442 has seen literally thousands of rounds through it over the last 20 years, as I carried it on the job as well as during my off time. Now it sees use as a test platform in addition to pocket gun duty.
It may not be in pristine shape but it is a trusted and reliable old friend.
gmiller0737
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Winchester 110 grain (Non plus P) Silvertips,I normally only carry My 60-7 during Hunting Season Loaded with 3 of the silver tips & 2 CCI Snake Shot with Cylinder Positioned for the Snake Shot 1st
Those Federal 158gr swchp +P loads are easy to run through a crimp die and put a firm crimp on them. Then they won't move forward under recoil in a small snub.............
Those were on sale at an on-line source a few years back and I ordered a case at about $17.00 a box. I tightened up the crimp on them and tested them and quickly ordered another case before they were gone. I may be wrong but I think they were probably a police order that was turned down over not holding bullets under recoil. They make a nice round with a good crimp in place.
Those were on sale at an on-line source a few years back and I ordered a case at about $17.00 a box. I tightened up the crimp on them and tested them and quickly ordered another case before they were gone. I may be wrong but I think they were probably a police order that was turned down over not holding bullets under recoil. They make a nice round with a good crimp in place.
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Federal said I can send the ammo back to them and they will send me the cost. They were not going to replace the ammo so I just kept them and did exactly that, I tightened up the crimp and they were fine.
Eddie Southgate
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I load my own with the Speer GD SB 135 grain bullet. In .38 S&W I use enough Herco to get 1040 from a 4" barrel so I'd guess it's in the high 8's to low 9's from a 1 7/8" barrel . For .38 special I use a stiff dose of Longshot ,don't remember the exact specs but it's over 900 from a 2" barrel.
For years I carried the Winchester 125 grain +P+ LSWHP load that is now long discontinued . Only have 12 of those left that I keep in my Colt Cobra.
For years I carried the Winchester 125 grain +P+ LSWHP load that is now long discontinued . Only have 12 of those left that I keep in my Colt Cobra.
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GB
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I have had my Model 60 since 1975/76 (I disremember exactly) . I have usually carried somebody's 125 gr. JHPs, usually either Federal or Remington, because they were easiest to find. Shoots to point of aim and is manageable recoil wise. I carried this as an off duty and backup gun, back in the day and as a concealed carry more recently. Works well in my 649 also.
Model19man
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I would not give the prosecuting attorney that easy of a case against me. If I were you I would use someone's factory ammo. You do not want to hire Massad Ayoob to defend you. He's expensive!
Groo01
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Groo here
As the snub is for short range , I use Supervel 90gr "Supersnubs"
Less likely to go through...
As the snub is for short range , I use Supervel 90gr "Supersnubs"
Less likely to go through...
158 grain lead semi-wadcutter
STORMINORMAN
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Just saw this...
Ed: you caught me with my pants down on this one!
Cheers!
P.S. Must have gotten confused with your ol' favorite 135gr GDHP... Or, possibly a typo?
The_Truth
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In my older Chiefs Special I use some standard pressure hi-tek coated 158gr LSWC HP GC.
In my modern J/K frames I use the same load but in +p flavor, aka "the FBI load."
If I didnt carry these I would probably go with 150gr wadcutters.
In my modern J/K frames I use the same load but in +p flavor, aka "the FBI load."
If I didnt carry these I would probably go with 150gr wadcutters.
mckenney99
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I finally decided to go with the Buffalo Bore #20C, 158gr Soft Cast LSWC-HP, Standard Pressure (non +P) Short Barrel Low Flash load. The ammo shoots to the sights and is comfortable enough to shoot, that followup shots are not a problem. From the reading & videos I found, this load, with the soft cast LSWC-HP tends to expand a little more reliably than some of the loads from the bigger named brands. I'm really not that picky.
That Federal loading usually fails to expand will exit a gell block looking like new.
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