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Teach me OB about .38 spl ammo
Posted on 4/19/13 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 4/19/13 at 8:47 pm
I did a search for .38 ammo but mostly saw .380 talk. If there is a known thread for this please link.
My question is what is recommended for personal protection in .38+p rated frame?
I bought a LCR this week and as you know is rated for .38+p. I bought a box of PMC bronze FMJ 132gr standard .38 spl ammo(got bent over at $40 for a box of 50
) but i just want to start out slow and get to know the gun then graduate to a better round for cc. This will be a pocket cc choice for me when I opt out of the G23.
TIA
My question is what is recommended for personal protection in .38+p rated frame?
I bought a LCR this week and as you know is rated for .38+p. I bought a box of PMC bronze FMJ 132gr standard .38 spl ammo(got bent over at $40 for a box of 50
) but i just want to start out slow and get to know the gun then graduate to a better round for cc. This will be a pocket cc choice for me when I opt out of the G23. TIA
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Posted on 4/19/13 at 9:01 pm to rattlebucket
.38 has killed a $hitload of people. You have a good round. With a small frame wheel gun, all you have to do is get proficient from 7 yards and in.
Deciding between the LCR and ultra light S&W myself.
Deciding between the LCR and ultra light S&W myself.
This post was edited on 4/19/13 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 4/19/13 at 9:05 pm to rattlebucket
I would say whatever bonded hollowpoint in +P you could find at this point.
Just like everything else, good self defense ammo is hard to come by these days.
Here are some brands that are generally regarded as good personal defense rounds:
Buffalo Bore
Winchester PDX1
Federal Hydrashok
Remington Golden Saber
Cor-Bon
Speer Gold Dot
PMC Starfire
Winchester Ranger SXT
Just like everything else, good self defense ammo is hard to come by these days.
Here are some brands that are generally regarded as good personal defense rounds:
Buffalo Bore
Winchester PDX1
Federal Hydrashok
Remington Golden Saber
Cor-Bon
Speer Gold Dot
PMC Starfire
Winchester Ranger SXT
Posted on 4/19/13 at 9:30 pm to rattlebucket
I don't have experience with a snubby. Gotta be very particular with 'em. ScubaOz on YouTube tested several rounds out of a snubby and some of the results are shocking (as in how poorly some performed).
One seemed to do best (Gold Dot). LINK
One seemed to do best (Gold Dot). LINK
Posted on 4/19/13 at 9:57 pm to rattlebucket
Here are a few more thoughts on a conceal carry gun. I've always looked at them as a tool to buy me time to GTFO of a bad situation. I really don't care if it drops the bad guy dead with one shot. I want it to stop whatever the treat is so I can escape the situation.
Marksmanship probably plays as much a role as does the weapon/ammo. Hit center mass and you will probably have a better chance of dropping them dead. Hit their arm and you are still fighting for your life.
It is important to practice with whatever you carry so you actually use it if needed.
Marksmanship probably plays as much a role as does the weapon/ammo. Hit center mass and you will probably have a better chance of dropping them dead. Hit their arm and you are still fighting for your life.
It is important to practice with whatever you carry so you actually use it if needed.
Posted on 4/20/13 at 1:54 am to rattlebucket
I just got an LCP with the factory installed crimson trace a few weeks ago and I love it. I already have some .38s though, not Ruger, and I love them but I wanted something that fit even better in my jeans pocket. Good choice!
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