[Steelheart]

Best is a difficult question to answer. Some of the best performing loads are 158gr LHP (from various manufacturers), Corbon DPX and Speers 135gr Gold Dot. All are +P loads.

If you look around in the Factory Loads section this has been discussed before I think.

Steelheart

 

[Steelheart]

Gee, I am glad I am out estimating storm damage, and have no reading time right now. OH Qwiks, can you send all that information to my attention for later reading!!! ;D

Thats easy, just save a direct link to this thread.

Steelheart

 

[Steelheart]

Best is a difficult question to answer. Some of the best performing loads are 158gr LHP (from various manufacturers), Corbon DPX and Speers 135gr Gold Dot. All are +P loads.

If you look around in the Factory Loads section this has been discussed before I think.

Steelheart

The various 158gr +P LHP's have a track record that goes for decades. The GD 135gr +P is an evolved load from their 125gr that has been optimized for short barrels, I believe this load was engineered for the NYPD for their 38 snubs. The DPX hasn't had any actual use that I've heard of but all the testing done has turned out great.

FWIW I use the 158gr LHP's when I carry my 38.

Steelheart

 

[Steelheart]

That would be the Speer Gold Dot 135gr +P load that was developed for short barrels.

Steelheart