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xdfan80 · 04-30-2008, 06:51 PM

I am thinking about buying a used Ruger sp101 with 2.25in barrel. At first I was thinking of using 38's in it for protection but want to check out some good hollow points in 357 mag. What do you recommend?

wbyrd · 04-30-2008, 07:01 PM

I use 158 GR. Federal Hydra-shok's in mine. I've got a 2.25" barrel but it's ported. The kick's very manageable.

Broadside · 04-30-2008, 07:12 PM

I've got Speer GD's 158's, Federal Hydra's and some misc HP's. Speer GD's are in the speed loaders. The XD is my primary HD firearm. My 357 is a S&W 686 w/ 6" so it only goes camping and hunting w/ me.

**Ed Ely** · 04-30-2008, 07:22 PM

180 grain .357 mag Black Talons in mine.

Ed

xdfan80 · 04-30-2008, 07:34 PM

Also, is there a certain bullet weight that would be best for the short barrel?

fredj338 · 04-30-2008, 09:54 PM

The Speer 135grGDSB makes 1175fps from my SP101, very mild recoil. The 145gr WWSTHP is also a good choice. I actually like the 158grLSWCHP+P 38sp. It shoots close to POA (the 135gr are way low) & recoil is very mild, pretty easy to get quick multiple hits w/. The bullet penetrates well & expands to 57cal. It is also an easy load to duplicate for pratice w/ cast lead 158grSWC.

katana8869 · 05-01-2008, 04:17 PM

I have 158 GR Hydroshocks in mine too. In a short barreled gun like the SP, the 158gr seems to be milder to me, but the Sp-101 will handle whatever you throw at it pretty darned well.

xdfan80 · 05-01-2008, 04:22 PM

Thanks to all who have responded so far. Everyone seems to like hydrashocks. Havent tried them yet in my .45 either. Looks like a few like the 158gr, which I guess is the big question I had for a small revolver like the sp 101.

Super Trucker · 05-01-2008, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Ely

180 grain .357 mag Black Talons in mine.

Ed

Didn't they quit making them about 10 years ago? I have 1 box left that I bought in about 1994. I do not think the make the replacement SXT or the Ranger T in .357Mag unfortunatly. I use the Ranger T's in my XD's

Back to the original question, I use Speer Gold Dot SB in my J-Frame.

Bree · 05-01-2008, 07:14 PM

Forget HydraShoks... yesterday's technology. Try 125 gr. Corbon DPX You will get much better performance.

04-30-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,851	personal protection .357mag ammo I am thinking about buying a used Ruger sp101 with 2.25in barrel. At first I was thinking of using 38's in it for protection but want to check out some good hollow points in 357 mag. What do you recommend? __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle Last edited by xdfan80; 05-04-2008 at 09:14 AM.

04-30-2008, 07:01 PM	#2
wbyrd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 254	I use 158 GR. Federal Hydra-shok's in mine. I've got a 2.25" barrel but it's ported. The kick's very manageable. __________________ Courage is being scared to death… but saddling up anyway. – John Wayne ~US Army veteran 1/75 RGR~

04-30-2008, 07:12 PM	#3
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,935	I've got Speer GD's 158's, Federal Hydra's and some misc HP's. Speer GD's are in the speed loaders. The XD is my primary HD firearm. My 357 is a S&W 686 w/ 6" so it only goes camping and hunting w/ me. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

04-30-2008, 07:22 PM	#4
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,950 Blog Entries: 1	180 grain .357 mag Black Talons in mine. Ed __________________ I have a favorite new clock ....... http://obamaclock.org/ Countdown until Obama leaves Office 1476 Days, 13 Hours, 34 Minutes, 03 Seconds.

04-30-2008, 07:34 PM	#5
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,851	Also, is there a certain bullet weight that would be best for the short barrel? __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

04-30-2008, 09:54 PM	#6
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,452	The Speer 135grGDSB makes 1175fps from my SP101, very mild recoil. The 145gr WWSTHP is also a good choice. I actually like the 158grLSWCHP+P 38sp. It shoots close to POA (the 135gr are way low) & recoil is very mild, pretty easy to get quick multiple hits w/. The bullet penetrates well & expands to 57cal. It is also an easy load to duplicate for pratice w/ cast lead 158grSWC. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

05-01-2008, 04:17 PM	#7
katana8869 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Occupied Territory Posts: 78	I have 158 GR Hydroshocks in mine too. In a short barreled gun like the SP, the 158gr seems to be milder to me, but the Sp-101 will handle whatever you throw at it pretty darned well.

05-01-2008, 04:22 PM	#8
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,851	Thanks to all who have responded so far. Everyone seems to like hydrashocks. Havent tried them yet in my .45 either. Looks like a few like the 158gr, which I guess is the big question I had for a small revolver like the sp 101. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

05-01-2008, 07:14 PM	#10
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,517 Blog Entries: 5	Forget HydraShoks... yesterday's technology. Try 125 gr. Corbon DPX You will get much better performance. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! Life is Good. Life is Great! Get your Guns Now, Before it's Too Late!

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