357 - The Firearms Forum

albrosm · 04-29-2005, 05:59 PM

what kind of ammo would you say would be good for a self defense,

Neil · 04-30-2005, 10:06 AM

I used Speer GOLD Dots when I carried my .38. they are a jacketed Hollow Point. Well tested ammo. I think anything but ball ammo is good, I carry Cor-Bon Pow'r'balls and Speer Gold Dots in my .45.I think any thing that will efficiently exchange the engergy with expantion and not over penetrate should suffice.
I'm sure a avid .357 shooter will come along and give some better advice than mine so hang in there

JJMilmore · 05-02-2005, 06:39 AM

I keep Federal 158 Grain .357 Hydra-shok JHP rounds in my S&W 840.

mspears · 05-02-2005, 03:43 PM

I have my CCW and carry a Ruger SP101, 2 1/4" barrel loaded with Remington .357 125 grain SJHP. Old round but has a great history on the street. Other rounds equally as good or possibly better: Federal 125 grain Classic JHP (old round also, but with a good street record). CorBon 125 JHP's also enjoy a good reputation. Newer rounds with fewer street results, but have a high potential as SD rounds are Corbon Powerball and DPX as well as Federal 135 Hydrashoks. If Self Defense is your goal, then ANY of the above shouldn't let you down if you do your part.

155gunner · 05-23-2005, 10:51 PM

I like the 125 gr. JHP.

04-29-2005, 05:59 PM	#1
albrosm Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	357 what kind of ammo would you say would be good for a self defense, -->

04-30-2005, 10:06 AM	#2
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stanwood washington Posts: 678	Re: 357 I used Speer GOLD Dots when I carried my .38. they are a jacketed Hollow Point. Well tested ammo. I think anything but ball ammo is good, I carry Cor-Bon Pow'r'balls and Speer Gold Dots in my .45.I think any thing that will efficiently exchange the engergy with expantion and not over penetrate should suffice. I'm sure a avid .357 shooter will come along and give some better advice than mine so hang in there __________________ God Bless America, This Great Land we call HOME.

05-02-2005, 06:39 AM	#3
JJMilmore Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11	Re: 357 I keep Federal 158 Grain .357 Hydra-shok JHP rounds in my S&W 840.

05-02-2005, 03:43 PM	#4
mspears Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Conover, NC Posts: 23	Re: 357 I have my CCW and carry a Ruger SP101, 2 1/4" barrel loaded with Remington .357 125 grain SJHP. Old round but has a great history on the street. Other rounds equally as good or possibly better: Federal 125 grain Classic JHP (old round also, but with a good street record). CorBon 125 JHP's also enjoy a good reputation. Newer rounds with fewer street results, but have a high potential as SD rounds are Corbon Powerball and DPX as well as Federal 135 Hydrashoks. If Self Defense is your goal, then ANY of the above shouldn't let you down if you do your part. __________________ If you don't look the facts in the face, they have a way of stabbing you in the back. - Winston Churchill Last edited by mspears; 05-02-2005 at 03:45 PM..

05-23-2005, 10:51 PM	#5
155gunner Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 43	Re: 357 I like the 125 gr. JHP.