Seems like the old .38 HBWC is, once again,the consensus load for J frames. Makes sense to me.
However, I also have a 2 inch Model 10 K frame. So, for those with a steel frame, full size, yet short barrel (2 to 2.5 inch) revolver: what ammo could we upgrade to?
The gun is heavy enough so any hypothetical .38 +P+ load would be fine. The trigger is much, much better. Even the sights are far more useable. So, with recoil and shoot-ability issues covered, is there a JHP or SWCHP load that reliably passes modern tests reliably enough to go up to?
I've still got a stock of the old Remington FBI load, lots of Gold Dot 135 short barrel, and even a single box of Jim Cirillo's "Safestop" FMJ full wadcutters. I'm ready for whatever choice I suppose...