Tony_the_tiger
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Took my 442 for some tests today using Corbon 110 grain DPX in .38 + P and the speer gold dot 135 grain short barrel .38+p.
Corbon .38+P DPX
Weight: 110 grains
Published velocity from 2" snub: 1050
Published muzzle energy: 269
Reports of use: ?!?! None I can find
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .38+P
Weight: 135 grains
Published velocity from 2" snub: 860
Published muzzle energy: 222
Reports of use: NYPD, LAPD issue
First, I will say that i've been conflicted for some time between these two rounds. The DPX has excellent velocity and tested well in online reports, however I am skeptical of the weight even though I like that it is all copper. The Gold Dot also tests well online, has great weight but low velocity, however I like that police agencies issue it. Both rounds claim unique and advanced engineering.
Second, I will say that I shot quite shamefully with the 442 today. Guess I am out of practice with the J frames.
Both are relatively hot in the lightweight 442.
I think both rounds are excellent, however based on today's range session, the gold dot shot closer to point of aim and gave me the best group. Based on this, I am changing my ccw ammo selection from the DPX to the the 135 grain gold dot for the time being.
Cheers,
-T
Corbon .38+P DPX
Weight: 110 grains
Published velocity from 2" snub: 1050
Published muzzle energy: 269
Reports of use: ?!?! None I can find
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .38+P
Weight: 135 grains
Published velocity from 2" snub: 860
Published muzzle energy: 222
Reports of use: NYPD, LAPD issue
First, I will say that i've been conflicted for some time between these two rounds. The DPX has excellent velocity and tested well in online reports, however I am skeptical of the weight even though I like that it is all copper. The Gold Dot also tests well online, has great weight but low velocity, however I like that police agencies issue it. Both rounds claim unique and advanced engineering.
Second, I will say that I shot quite shamefully with the 442 today. Guess I am out of practice with the J frames.
Both are relatively hot in the lightweight 442.
I think both rounds are excellent, however based on today's range session, the gold dot shot closer to point of aim and gave me the best group. Based on this, I am changing my ccw ammo selection from the DPX to the the 135 grain gold dot for the time being.
Cheers,
-T
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