If I'm carrying one of my M27 shorties, I'm probably out in the country rather than in town. That bein' the case, it's most likely to be used on a coyote, skunk (the 4-legged kind), badger or some such critter. I prefer penetration first in those situations, so I usually carry a handload consisting of a 168 gr. Keith bullet over a large dose of 2400 in 38 Special cases. It isn't quite as hot as the original .357 Mag. load, but it's a good general purpose load and penetrates like nobody's business.
I also carry a couple of 38 shot cartridges in my pocket. The rattlers up there on Iggy's place are HUGE!
I also carry a couple of 38 shot cartridges in my pocket. The rattlers up there on Iggy's place are HUGE!