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For many years the "Gold Standard" of SD ammo was the .38 Special +P 158 gr Lead Semi Wad Cutter Hollow Point (LSWCHP) also known as the "FBI load." This load is still in production and still performs very well. The Rainier hollow point bullets are basically a soft lead bullet with a thin coat of copper to prevent leading. These bullets should perform at least as well as the FBI load in self defense use.

Personally, I wouldn't use reloads or re-manufactured ammo for self defense unless that is all I had. Both Winchester and Remington load a value line of ammo that is suitable for self defense use. The Winchester USA (White Box) and the Remington UMC lines have good reliable self-defense loads in most calibers.

coronel wrote:Hi I have a question for you all. Has anyone in here tried Mastercast bullet co? I called them up and they said they use Rainer bullets for remanufactured brass. Being that the Rainer bullet is copperplated that is at least in 38 special and 357 magnum, will it open up well and be considered as a man stopper?

I have noticed you have posted this question on several forums. Ranier bullets are swaged from soft lead and then copper plated they are as reliable as any other soft lead hollowpoint. They are not jacketed so their performance is purely dependent upon the hardness or softness of the lead they are made from. I reload Ranier bullets for practice and competition use but, I carry "name brand" factory ammo for self defense.