non +p load

[feldspar13]

Whats a good non +p load for ccw in a model 36

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

The Remington 158 grain LSWCHP.

 

[ajpelz]

+1 on the LSWCHP.

 

[Hunt200]

I use 125 G. Federal Nyclads.

Federal Premium - Handgun Details

 

[roaddog28]

Federal Nyclad 125 gains are great. I have them. Also Buffalo Bore makes a standard pressure LSWCHP like the +P version. Also, the other posts recommends are very good too.
roaddog28

 

[indiandave]

The Buffalo Bore standard pressure 158gr LSWCHP is what I carry. It has a little less recoil then the +P Remington load and is safe for older guns.

I use this load in my model 36 made in 1963,it works well.

 

[gunlovingirl]

+1 on the Nyclads.

 

[SmithNut]

I'd go with the Nyclads if you can find them. For years, this load was known as the "Chief's Special Load", for a reason.... they work in short barrel guns.

Regards,

 

[Stainz]

A 148gr full wadcutter - lead, clad, etc. Target loads are fine. They won't shatter a pelvis, but even mild target load consistently will make the largest wound channel.

Stainz

 

[SWAT Lt.]

110 Hornady Critical Defense, 148 Wadcutter.

 

[sureshotbob]

The Buffalo Bore standard pressure 158gr LSWCHP is what I carry. It has a little less recoil then the +P Remington load and is safe for older guns.

I use this load in my model 36 made in 1963,it works well.

I also like this load in my 36,37,and 642.

 

[DC7]

I'd go with the Nyclads if you can find them. For years, this load was known as the "Chief's Special Load", for a reason.... they work in short barrel guns.

Exactly. There are certainly better-performing +P rounds available, but for standard-pressure .38 Special, the Nyclad 125gr hollowpoint is hard to beat.

 

[cocojo]

Hornaday Critical Defense Non +P 110's. See " Best choices for self defense ammo" scroll down to 38 special FXT v Gold dot v DPX. Smaller diameter expansion mid 40's but the penetration is excellent 12 " bare gell and 14 inch cloth covered gell. I was carrying Nyclads but switched over to critical defense. Shot extremely well and to point of aim in my 2 inch guns. Nyclads give better expansion in bare gell but penetration is much less, also Nyclads seem to clog up on cloth. I prefer heavier bullets in my handguns but it really is about good all around performance. I will give up slightly larger expansion for better penetration all day every day. It has to hit vitals and there in there deep.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

+1 on the Nyclads thats what is in mine.

637-2

 

[chele519]

Cocojo, I see you are from Londonderry, I'm from Derry. I can't find the Critical Defense around here, everyone has been out of stock a while, I've been told. Are you getting them locally or online? My last resort is ordering online from Cabelas.

Hornaday Critical Defense Non +P 110's. See " Best choices for self defense ammo" scroll down to 38 special FXT v Gold dot v DPX. Smaller diameter expansion mid 40's but the penetration is excellent 12 " bare gell and 14 inch cloth covered gell. I was carrying Nyclads but switched over to critical defense. Shot extremely well and to point of aim in my 2 inch guns. Nyclads give better expansion in bare gell but penetration is much less, also Nyclads seem to clog up on cloth. I prefer heavier bullets in my handguns but it really is about good all around performance. I will give up slightly larger expansion for better penetration all day every day. It has to hit vitals and there in there deep.

 

[p0838]

HP's are illegal in New Jersey
A good load is 158gr LSWC

 

[45stops-em-quick]

I like the Nyclad's as well.

 

[cocojo]

Chele519, bought them from ammuntiontogo.com.