Speer GD 38 Special +P vs DoubleTap 38 Special 148gr HC WC in 1 7/8" & 4" BBLs

[4given]

I went to the range this morning and fired Speer Gold Dot 38 spec. 135gr + P alongside DoubleTap 38 special Match 148gr Hardcast Wadcutter in my wife's S&W M638.

I also fired the Speer Gold Dot 38 spec. 135gr + P in her M64 & my M65.

Unfortunately it was so cloudy and dark that I could not get one chronograph reading. An 'error" messages each shot. I did shoot some groups and was able to compare recoil between the two so I thought I would report.

As you can see in the pictures below they both shot pretty much POA/POI in all three revolvers. Groups are all similar and could be better with some practice. I rarely shoot these revolvers and it shows.

In the M638 the DoubleTap recoil was mild compare to the Speer. I thought both were manageable, both reasonably accurate. (Notice I got two bullets in one hole with the Speer in the M638) I'm sure that regular wadcutters like the Federal Match would recoil less and I'll try some once I find them at a decent price.

It seemed the Speer Gold Dot 38 spec. 135gr + P was just made for the M64. Soft shooting & accurate! A joy to shoot! It did OK in the M65 as well. Thanks to all who recommended it to me!

So the verdict is: For now will use the DoubleTap in the M638 snubby and the Gold Dot in the M64 for a long time to come!

[camsdaddy]

Was all shooting done double action?

[4given]

Was all shooting done double action?

Nope, single action.

[03RN]

To bad on the chrono issues. Id be interested in the numbers

[4given]

To bad on the chrono issues. Id be interested in the numbers

Yeah me too. I might try again sometime.

[167]

12ft is not very far for checking POA/POI.

[Zeke38]

Chrono numbers would be cool. Weather here right now is so "inclimate" to chrono setup, would like to see what the numbers are. I live in Idaho and the snow is flying today.

[4given]

Chrono numbers would be cool. Weather here right now is so "inclimate" to chrono setup, would like to see what the numbers are. I live in Idaho and the snow is flying today.

Hello fellow Idahoan! I live in Caldwell and got a weekend place in Cascade

[Zeke38]

4given: My favorite point on a Boise trip from Moscow is Cascade. Need to stop and do some exploring on the old Redfish Lake road which is now a primitive. Enjoy your time in Cascade.

[rd62]

I went to the range this morning and fired Speer Gold Dot 38 spec. 135gr + P alongside DoubleTap 38 special Match 148gr Hardcast Wadcutter in my wife's S&W M638.

I also fired the Speer Gold Dot 38 spec. 135gr + P in her M64 & my M65.

Unfortunately it was so cloudy and dark that I could not get one chronograph reading. An 'error" messages each shot. I did shoot some groups and was able to compare recoil between the two so I thought I would report.

As you can see in the pictures below they both shot pretty much POA/POI in all three revolvers. Groups are all similar and could be better with some practice. I rarely shoot these revolvers and it shows.

In the M638 the DoubleTap recoil was mild compare to the Speer. I thought both were manageable, both reasonably accurate. (Notice I got two bullets in one hole with the Speer in the M638) I'm sure that regular wadcutters like the Federal Match would recoil less and I'll try some once I find them at a decent price.

It seemed the Speer Gold Dot 38 spec. 135gr + P was just made for the M64. Soft shooting & accurate! A joy to shoot! It did OK in the M65 as well. Thanks to all who recommended it to me!

So the verdict is: For now will use the DoubleTap in the M638 snubby and the Gold Dot in the M64 for a long time to come!

Target Sports had Fed GMM .38spl wadcutters as of last night.