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Posted On: 5/8/2022
By: Brian
A: Hello Brian! I just confirmed with Black Hills – they recorded this round's 700 fps muzzle velocity with a 7.75” barrel.
Posted On: 3/30/2022
By: Big Art
A: Thanks for reaching out Big Art! I agree with your choice of self-defense ammunition for a snubnosed 38 Special. A short barrel can't give a hollow point the energy it needs to deliver very much terminal expansion, but a wadcutter's broad nose profile lets it deal a lot of damage without the need for any expansion. Recommending a revolver to someone who can't rack a slide makes perfect sense as well. For all their advantages, semi-autos do require a little more skill when it comes to maintenance and handling. A revolver is intuitive – aim, pull trigger. I would recommend that your sisters try firing 38 Spl revolvers before committing to them, though. I don't know your sisters' physical abilities, but they should feel comfortable with the trigger pull on a double-action revolver, as well as its recoil. Otherwise there's a good argument in favor of a semi-auto in 380 or 32 ACP. You clearly know what you're talking about, and I am certain you'll help guide your sisters toward the best firearms for personal protection!
Posted On: 6/6/2021
By: Rich
A: Thanks for reaching out Rich! Wadcutters are most commonly used for target shooting, as their cylindrical profile stamps a very clean and easy to score hole through a sheet of paper. But they are often used for self-defense as well. Wadcutters are typically used for self-defense with snubnosed revolvers, as their short barrels may not give a hollow point bullet adequate energy for terminal expansion. Your 6" barrel ought to give a hollow point or JHP more than adequate energy with which to effect terminal expansion. That said, wadcutters would certainly serve you well for personal protection. The bullet's broad nose profile and sharp edges both deal substantial damage to soft tissue – a wadcutter is a bullet which doesn't need to expand to neutralize a threat quickly!
