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    Quote Originally Posted by DMWINCLE View Post
    So based on that hint:

    #1 - .38 Special, 125 grain
    #2 - .38 Special+P, 135 grain
    #3 - .357 Mag, 125 grain
    Add 10 grains to #3 and +p to #1 and you have it.

    #1 .38+p 125 grain
    #2 .38+p 135 grain
    #3 .357 135 grain
    #4 .45ACP 230grain

    Penetration in water filled milk jugs of above:

    #1 3
    #2 4
    #3 4
    #4 4+stopped in 1st kitty litter jug after milk jug

    My thoughts:1) water ain't ballistic gel 2) Gold Dots hold onto their jackets come hell or high water -- Critical Defense 9mm and .38 shed petals of their jackets in water, .357 125 grain sjhp fragments into 2 big bits and jacket bits.

    I think I will try the .357 load in a 6" GP 100 next. I would imagine the velocity is at least 100 fps greater than a 2" barrel. I have a feeling it may be actually slower shot out of our Winchester, but we shall see what happens in water.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian T View Post
    .38spec 110gr Gold Dot SB

    .38spec 125gr Gold Dot

    .357mag 135gr Gold Dot SB
    A very close guess as well!
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    #2 and #3 are "short barrel" loads, in case that was unclear.
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