9mm+P VS .38 Special+P in Compact Guns – Underwood 124 & 125 gr
BY Herschel Smith
2 years, 5 months ago
I think this is useful because to be frank, oftentimes we aren’t carrying full size pistols, depending upon the circumstances (for instance, in non-permissive environments). So I suspect there are more than a few readers who carry “pocket pistols” from time to time.
I prefer wheel guns over pistols for pocket carry for a whole bunch of reasons I won’t outline. It looks to me like the 38 special performed significantly better than the 9mm.
On July 14, 2022 at 11:18 am, Frank Clarke said:
Just from a visual comparison between 9mm and .38Spl, I would be thunderstruck if the 9mm turned out to be the better round. My bunkie carries a Ruger LCR in .38Spl, and when she comes back from the range, her hand (attached to a 4’11” frame) is usually numb from the recoil. My SP101 is bulkier, but doesn’t fit her hand as well as the LCR.
On July 15, 2022 at 3:17 pm, =TW= said:
Pachmayr Compact grips on my M640 reduced the “sting” of .357 ammo considerably.
On July 16, 2022 at 2:47 pm, Joe Blow said:
I carry the M&P9C with 124 gr Gold Dots or XTP. Very interesting, thanks for sharing.