Why is this ammo considered subpar for self defense when it will give excellent penetration and decent wounding? Most every hollowpoint will be minimally able to expand out of a snubnose revolver. If you do get some expansion, you get questionable penetration. Buffalo Bore and Underwood Ammo sell their hardcast wadcutters as legitimate self-defense rounds. I think this ammo makes excellent sense as a defensive load.

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Why is this ammo considered subpar for self defense when it will give excellent penetration and decent wounding?  Most every hollowpoint will be minimally able to expand out of a snubnose revolver.  If you do get some expansion, you get questionable penetration.  Buffalo Bore and Underwood Ammo sell their hardcast wadcutters as legitimate self-defense rounds.  I think this ammo makes excellent sense as a defensive load.

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Hi Brian.  thanks for the question. Typically the WC rounds are flush mounted with the case mouth.  The projectile itself is designed with one and only one purpose. That is to be capable of cutting clean, easily scorable holes in paper targets.  In addition to the design of the projectile, the velocity is typically lower than self-defense rounds since the slower a round, the more accuracy it is capable of. 

Both BB and UW make rounds that are specifically designed for self-defense.  This one, while useful, is not the best choice. 

Let me know if you have any further questions.  Ross

Product Type	Ammo
Manufacturer	DoubleTap
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	148 Grain
Bullet Type	Hard Cast
Ammo Casing	Brass
Quantity	50
Ammo Caliber	.38 Special
Manufacturer SKU	910370049
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	800
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	210
Attracts Magnet	No
UPC Barcode	91037004925

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