Manstopper round in 38 S&W?

mowart

January 08, 2006 12:27

Does someone sell a manstopper round (e.g. hotter loading, HP, etc) in 38 S&W? (I have a S&W model 33 or do I need to buy a model 36 in 38 special?)

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richbug

January 08, 2006 13:55
The british adopted a heavier bullet for "additional stopping power" Pretty sure that was the begining of the 38-200 which is the same as your 38 S+W.
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jonk

January 08, 2006 19:00
I remember seeing a ballistics table on the .38 S&W vs. the .38 Special, and the Special only has a slight advantage within 21 feet; past that a more marked advantage.

I agree, a 200gr lead bullet was the british service round; if you can find some, they'll do nicely. If you handload, any hollow point of appropriate weight and size would do fine, if you can't find any on the shelf.
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