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john wist · 11-14-2006, 07:54 PM

I have a 3in SP101 and I have tried to shoot full power loads out of it. Needless to say the flash and blast were unreal (and it HURT!!!) I was wondering if there is a medium velocity load that has more punch that a 38?

creepyrat · 11-14-2006, 08:17 PM

you could try 38 +p rounds they should be pain free.

stickman483 · 11-15-2006, 01:42 AM

Put the Hogue grips on it. I shoot 158 grain .357's through my 2" SP101 and don't find it uncomfortable. The Hogues are $15 and make all the difference.

Heathen-Yak · 11-15-2006, 03:09 AM

If you're concerned about it, get some .38 spl +p Gold dot hollow points. They kick like a mule in my airweight .38 but they're very tame in my Taurus 605 .357. Check out http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot27.htm for info on .38 rounds tested. Gold Dots expand well, which is something i was very concerned about with .38 rounds.

xd4zero · 11-15-2006, 06:13 PM

Speer makes a 357 Magnum 135 gr Short Barrel load that I use in my SP101. Recoil to me does not seem any more than 38 Special +P. Try some, I think you will like them. Much better than full power 357 Magnum.

11-14-2006, 07:54 PM	#1
john wist XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 73	Medium velocity 357 for a SP-101 I have a 3in SP101 and I have tried to shoot full power loads out of it. Needless to say the flash and blast were unreal (and it HURT!!!) I was wondering if there is a medium velocity load that has more punch that a 38?

11-15-2006, 01:42 AM	#3
stickman483 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 647	Put the Hogue grips on it. I shoot 158 grain .357's through my 2" SP101 and don't find it uncomfortable. The Hogues are $15 and make all the difference. __________________ "There is no certainty, only opportunity." "V" from "V for Vendetta" Duty Weapon: Para Ordnance 7.45 LDA Off Duty Weapon: XD-45 Compact Home Defense: XD .45 Tactical/TLR-1 and TFO's

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11-14-2006, 08:17 PM	#2
creepyrat XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MI Posts: 297	you could try 38 +p rounds they should be pain free.

11-15-2006, 03:09 AM	#4
Heathen-Yak XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 497	If you're concerned about it, get some .38 spl +p Gold dot hollow points. They kick like a mule in my airweight .38 but they're very tame in my Taurus 605 .357. Check out http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot27.htm for info on .38 rounds tested. Gold Dots expand well, which is something i was very concerned about with .38 rounds.

11-15-2006, 06:13 PM	#5
xd4zero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 165	Speer makes a 357 Magnum 135 gr Short Barrel load that I use in my SP101. Recoil to me does not seem any more than 38 Special +P. Try some, I think you will like them. Much better than full power 357 Magnum.