Comparing 38 and 357

Nanuk

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"If I had to summarize all the results in one sentence, I’d say we saw a handful of .357 loads that performed about the same as a good 9mm along with a few .38s that were almost as good, minus a couple of inches of penetration. "

Jello is not people, however, the +P+ 9mm does work as well as the 357 mag on people, or so it seems.
 

Real Gun

New member
I'm never buying 158 grain ammo for self defense.

There were some good 357 performers on the chart in 158, but I am satisfied that my stash of Speer Short Barrel and Hornady FTX (in other weights) is real respectable. On 38s, I'm good with Winchester Train & Defend.

Another criteria for what to actually buy is, I want nickel cases.
 
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