Defense loads recommendation for .32 H&R Magnum

A few years back I water tested (Fackler style) most every .32 H&R mag load out there from a J frame 2 inch revolver. Critical defense loads included.

None showed the slightest expansion.

Presently I use the Buffalo Bore 100 gr. full wadcutter load (approx 1000 fps) for my wife's low recoil load in a .327 Federal SP 101 or the J frame. Very light recoil indeed. What might be a better choice out there these days? I'm actually pretty pleased with the BB load but I'm open to recommendations, particularly for the J frame.Attachment 47567

Very limited selection tested from 2" and 4" barrels into clear gel at Lucky Gunner:

https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/poc...Ko3_SI#32HRMag

If it hits to point of aim, Hornady Critical Defense looks quite good. Not as good but still reasonably consistent penetration from Black Hills 85 grain JHP so I'd also grab a box to quickly see if it regulates to the sights better than the Hornady. Would personally give up a bit of interior ballistics to have a bullet go where I wanted it in the first place if I had to choose.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/art...ed-32-magnums/

Looks like the Buffalo Bore 100gr +P might be a safe bet.



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That does look like a good choice for the SP 101. The J frame is REALLY light though, I'll check it out. Thanks.