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Section 10: Defense Weapons/Ammo Subject: Snub-nosed Autos? Msg# 1208379
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What kind of ammunition do you use in it?
Although I never carry the Taurus 738, not even as a second gun, I have it loaded with Federal Hydra-Shok hollowpoints, which I have test-fired. They are rated by Federal for 1000fps, but that is out of a 3.75" barrel. Out of a 3.25" test barrel it expanded decently but penetrated excessively in my opinion, going about 24", far more than the FBI standard of 12-18". (Lucky Gunner Labs). Then again, in the Taurus 2.85" barrel, it is likely to penetrate a bit less. And regardless, penetration is a good thing, especially with a small cartridge and one normally used up close and personal. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Actually, I have the Taurus 738TCP .380. I've seen some good reviews of this pistol. It seems as if Taurus has moved on from their poor reputation of the past. I've never had an issue with the few Taurus pistols I've owned. At any rate, the tiny .380s are perhaps a bit snappy, but not unshootable, at least not my Taurus. Rapid fire is doable. I did add a piece of inner-tube to mine. I suspect your Taurus has some recoil mitigation in that it is a locked breech rather than blowback design? What kind of ammunition do you use in it? Harvey |