Hello, first of all I would like to thank the Administrator/Moderators for letting me join. This is my first post.
My question is what, if any .38spl standard pressure JHPs will perform reasonably well out of a 2" barrel? I've seen Luckygunner's clear gel test results on his website and out of the 7 or so standard pressure loads tested only two had an acceptable combination penetration and expansion. They were the Hornady 110gr. FTX "Critical Defense" and the Winchester 130gr. "Train and Defend". Of the two, Luckygunner said the Winchesters were the better performers. These are what I've been carrying in my 642 Airweight and on a plus side they are commonly available at Walmart.
I know that clear gel tests of this sort don't tell the whole story but there doesn't seem to be much out there in standard pressure that performs well out of a 2" barrel. I would rather carry standard pressure in a lightweight aluminum frame revolver such as a 642 or LCR as I don't feel very confident in my follow up shots using +P ammo in such guns.