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I found the recoil to be MUCH harsher than other regular .38's. I looked at the ballistics for it and they compared to many of the +p's that I was looking at. You can look on the different ammo web sites. The HYDRA-SHOK box say muzzle velocity of 1000 fps at muzzle. I think that is in +p territory.
I would not recommend this ammo in a 442. I shot it out of a Model 37 Airweight, and I thought that I had blown my hand off! I cannot imagine why it says "LOW RECOIL" on the box.
I am currently shooting wadcutters out of my 442. I know that they are under-powered, but I like the mild recoil, and the fact that they will not over penetrate. I do not recommend that you buy these (they are expensive) unless you have a revolver that you can comfortably shoot +p's out of. They would be good in a K frame or a .357.
If you are going to run a slow bullet you might as well whop'em with a BULLET of at least 140 grain or better when carrying a .38 Special...110 grain is like using a .25 ACP. It tickles, but that's all. Actually I really don't care to be hit with a childs BB gun either...
I use Federal Nyclads 125JHP standard velocity rounds. Clocked out at 840 2 inch S&W. Good velocity, good expansion, penetration about 10 inches, great control and shoots point of aim. See if you can locate a box or two. Other than that, Buffalo Boar loads are available. Not a lot of standard velocity rounds out there that work. I wish Federal would bring the Chief Special Nyclads back out.
I prefer 110 grain Corbon DPX + P. If they hurt the bad guy one half as much as my firing hand hurts firing those suckers out of my 642...I'll be happy.
Whoops, when I read the original post I thought the OP meant a round with light recoil…if you’re just looking for a lightweight projectile in a defense round try Cor Bon’s 100 grain Pow’R’Ball.
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