Knightrider03m
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110 grain low recoil Federal Hydra-Shok
I wish I could share more than "I kind of, sort of remember something", but we've discussed that load here before and I don't think it's a very good one. IIRC it's very weak. Perhaps others who've used and tested the stuff (BreakerDan maybe?) will weigh in.110 grain low recoil Federal Hydra-Shok
Just wondering what everyone carries in their J frames for defensive rounds? I carry the (not made any more) 158 grain +P Nyclads and love them. They are accurate and carry plenty of weight..
I wish I could share more than "I kind of, sort of remember something", but we've discussed that load here before and I don't think it's a very good one. IIRC it's very weak. Perhaps others who've used and tested the stuff (BreakerDan maybe?) will weigh in.
If you want a low recoil load I would use target wadcutters. They will penetrate deep, have more weight to defeat heavy bone, deliver excellent accuracy and come at a much lower price point. The recoil is so low that follow up shots are almost machinegun-like in practiced hands.
Lobogunleather has shared that in the course of his law enforcrment career, he attended the autopsy of a man shot with a target wadcutter. Both he and the pathologist were highly impressed. Jim Cirillo spoke highly of wadcutters as well.
Just some food for thought, and FWIW I trust them enough to put them in my wife's gun.![]()
The 110gr HS consistently fails to expand when passing through heavy clothing, and consistently underpenetrates when it does expand.
For a low recoil load I'd go with wadcutters as mentioned, or the non +P Hornady FTX.
Remington .38 Spcl +P 158gr LSWCHP
I'm glad to help, and I'm sure tpd223 is too.In light of this info, I'm going to research the rounds that I carry now and the rounds that has been listed to see what would work with me.