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New 642 owner with some questions Hello Everyone! Bought my first revolver (SW 642 no-lock) and my second handgun overall to compliment my G23. I ordered a Nemesis holster for some pocket carry and now I am curious what people recommend for good self defense ammo. Also my gf needs a new carry gun and she doesn't like the ...

CorBon DPX solid copper hollow point is the best selfdefense ammo I have seen yet. Its expensive but worth it. Your GF will have to settle for one of the semi-autos if she wants a safety. And most of the ones that have safetys are single action, double action on the first shot and then goes to single action. These are not the safest guns for someone that does not have ...

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Speer Gold Dot makes some ammo that is designed for short barreled guns like your new 642. It is highly regarded as well as the rounds mentioned by the previoius posters. I would also recommend looking into what is sometimes referred to as the "treasury load" because it was once used by the Treasury Dept. and the FBI. I believe that the make up of that load is: 158GR Semi ...

Speer Gold Dot makes some ammo that is designed for short barreled guns like your new 642. It is highly regarded as well as the rounds mentioned by the previoius posters. I would also recommend looking into what is sometimes referred to as the "treasury load" because it was once used by the Treasury Dept. and the FBI. I believe that the make up of that load is: 158GR Semi Wadcutter ...

For SD, people all have their favorites but I really doubt if brand 'X' is superior to brand 'Y' in terms of performance. Just stick with a quality brand and practice, practice, practice. As Glockster17 mentioned, the lead 158 gr. SWC/HP +P has been chugging along well for many years and something I have carried in my snubbies for 10+ years.

For SD, people all have their favorites but I really doubt if brand 'X' is superior to brand 'Y' in terms of performance. Just stick with a quality brand and practice, practice, practice. As Glockster17 mentioned, the lead 158 gr. SWC/HP +P has been chugging along well for many years and something I have carried in my snubbies for 10+ years....

Quote: Originally Posted by Leigh For SD, people all have their favorites but I really doubt if brand 'X' is superior to brand 'Y' in terms of performance. Just stick with a quality brand and practice, practice, practice. As Glockster17 mentioned, the lead 158 gr. SWC/HP +P has been chugging along well for many ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Leigh For SD, people all have their favorites but I really doubt if brand 'X' is superior to brand 'Y' in terms of performance. Just stick with a quality brand and practice, practice, practice. As Glockster17 mentioned, the lead 158 gr. SWC/HP +P has been chugging along well for ...

+1 on +P lead SWCHP 158 gr