Maybe this round has the specs you desire:
DoubleTap 38 Special 148gr Full WADCUTTER MATCH
Velocity: 800fps / 4" Ruger GP-100
6.0" bbl S&W - 855fps
2.0" bbl - 740fps
Bullet: MATCH GRADE Full Wadcutter 148gr. Hardcast
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Thanks but...... Still in the violent recoil range out of a 12 oz revolver..... The purpose of a wadcutter is the ease of shooting...... With heavy recoil I'd rather just carry a quality hollow point which likely will perform better.
Not to mention earlier in the thread double taps own customer service explaining their quality.....
Changed my mind and tried the Double Tap. Here is a link to my short review: https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....mp-4-quot-BBLs
Two words: wad cutters.
I know that this is an old post, but if you want something that shoots more like wadcutters but might satisfy the stated requirement, check out the Hornady 158 XTP .38 spl load. Mild recoil and blast, and the nose typically deforms a little back towards something like a ragged wadcutter. No mushrooms, but accurate and nice to shoot with plenty penetration.
Personally for snubbies:
- Modern steel frame guns or airweights; 130 HST loaded and 130 Winchester PDX1 +p for reloads
- Older revolvers or Airlights; Remington 148 WC (because I can get it the easiest / cheapest) loaded and either Winchester 130 Defender or 158 LSW