m41
Member
I have found in my 340pd that 148 gr wadcutters works as good as anything and the recoil is not bad
What defensive ammo are you carrying in your J frame?
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revolvergeek
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I suspect that you will be pleased. This is one of my all time favorite .38 loads. Recoil isn't bad, the bullets expand nicely and it shoots accurately in every gun that I have ever tried it in.
kmrcstintn
Member
in my 2 tone 442 (had to sell my 642 a while back when I was out of work taking care of dad; the 442 is the replacement now that I am working again) I currently have Hornady Critical Defense 110gr FTX +p's with a generous stash of Remington Express 158gr lswchp +p's & Winchester WWB Personal Defense 125gr sjhp +p's on hand; dad's 642 is being stored indefintely (along with his other firearms since he passed and I am still too emotional to handle them)
jj2am44
Member
When I carry the J Frame-Federal 140 grain Hydro-Shock.
Flop-Shank,
How do you like the Speer in your 360PD? Have you tried other brands?I own the same gun and was wondering what the performance level was in the Speer. After my incident, I want to make sure I have the best load in my PD when I decide to carry that heat.
How do you like the Speer in your 360PD? Have you tried other brands?I own the same gun and was wondering what the performance level was in the Speer. After my incident, I want to make sure I have the best load in my PD when I decide to carry that heat.
Spotteddog
Member
Till F/S arrives.
Heavy 38 Special + P Pistol & Handgun Ammunition
Ain't cheap, ain't easy. (Will beat you senseless out of a Ti)
Even their standard pressure loadings are warmer than many other sources of +P. But are still (barely) within spec'd SAAMI pressure.
Heavy 38 Special + P Pistol & Handgun Ammunition
Ain't cheap, ain't easy. (Will beat you senseless out of a Ti)
Even their standard pressure loadings are warmer than many other sources of +P. But are still (barely) within spec'd SAAMI pressure.
flop-shank
US Veteran
Well utimately you and your 360 will tell you what your best load is. A .38+P may be a better option. Personally, I like the Speer SB .357. It is a dead nuts reliable expander, but it kicks like Hell on Earth. It and the Remington Golden Sabre are the only managed recoil loads I've fired (the GS in my Taurus) that come to mind. I don't think it's the most accurate load at 25 yds.+ from a 360, but I question the accuracy of the two piece barrel in J frames and the 360 in general. Think of the 360 as a close range gun. I carry the 360 as a third gun behind my Taurus 605 (the SP-101 is a better gun) if possible, a BUG when the pockets are shallow, and a primary when deep concealment is needed.
In short, the Speer SB .357 lacks nothing if a more powerful load is not realistic and it can be shot as well as weaker ammo. It fills it's niche perfectly.
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buck45
US Veteran
In my wife's 442 w/ Crimson Trace I load Federal 148 gr full wadcutters. It's bullets on target at close range and the recoil is managable for her.
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Old Corp
Member
Best results with some WW .38 Spl. 158 gr. LSWC-HP +P.
Mule88
Member
Speer 135 GD
scattershot
Member
Federal FBI load, 158 lswchp +p
Mostly Federal 129-grain +P Hydra-Shoks, occasionally some Federal "FBI Loads" (158-grain +P LSWC-HP's) in my 638 Airweight.
Snub38
Snub38
Pigirondan
Member
Buffalo Bore standard pressure 150 grain WC.
