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First let me say, I did do a search and did not come up with the information I am looking for.

I have picked up a few Taurus 38 Spl 2" barrel revolvers as of late. All but one of them will fire 38+P ammo, the other is a magnesium light weight (not +p approved, but does chamber 6 rounds).

In a real world situation, as a CCW, keeping in mind that most conceal carry firearm altercations happen at close distances. What would be the recommended proper load to keep in the pistol.

I have read plenty of charts on velosity, power and so forth. It all gets number confusing after awhile.

I know my choices are: 38 spl, 38 spl+p, round tip, wadcutter, semi wadcutter, hollow point in all of the afore mentioned. What grain count? I have read that 38spl wadcutter ammo allows for better burn of the powder, of course I have also read that it makes no true difference. I guess another choice would be a shot load, but this I don't think would be a good choice as personal protection round. But, maybe I am wrong?

So keeping it along the KISS Principal, what in your honest opinion, and why would you recommend.