Most Effective self-defense ammo from a .38 Special snub nose revolver

[Crash]

Haven't been keeping up with load development in .38 Spl for the last few years, especially loads developed for self-defense from a snub nose revolvers. Can body point me in the right direction for a round that is effective without too much recoil. I just bought a S&W 642 and need to start shooting it soon.

All help appreciated.

Crash

[boxermoose]

For carry I like the Gold dot +P low flash for short barrels. For practice any 130gr fmj

[Crash]

For carry I like the Gold dot +P low flash for short barrels. For practice any 130gr fmj

Boxermoose,

Thanks for your input--appreciate it.

Crash

[wheelgun1958]

158gr lswchp +p