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woods:
     I know the model sixty smith is a mainstay in the concealable handgun catagory but full house 357's are a bit rough to fire. What I'm looking for is a good protecion  38 special round on the market any one have a preference for this little smith? This is my wifes gun and she is looking for a lighter protection round she can shoot for practice and protection. Yes I reload for it also but I want to purchase a box or two just for her to know the recoil and accuracy of what she carries in it on her day to day routine. I will probably lean toward the hornady 110 gr critical defense ammo.
 
woods

Txdrmy Man:
I think you're on the right track. That's what I keep in my taurus 85 lightweight. Recoil is very mild as opposed to a 158 gr. 38.  I shoot the 110 gr but the 125 gr is very managabel . If you reload, the xtp is available in 110 and 125 and you can load it to suit your needs. 

drdougrx:
You could also try some Remington Golden Sabres, 125gr hp in 357.  They are midrange, sort of between a full house 357 and a 38spec PlusP.  I think the velocity is around 1100fps where the full house is about 1300 and the PlusP is 900 ( I may be a bit off but not by much).  I find them quite manageable to shoot in my 3" M60.

SHOOTALL:
there are several 130 gr rounds for the 38 spl short bbl guns that are made for the 1.8 or 2 inch J frams . They even have reduced recoil. She can the use the 130 gr FMJ for pratice , a cost effective round

rsl:
My Model 60 likes the Federal 110gr  hollow points.. Good personal defense load.. My wife has shot the 60 with Remington wad cutters and had a lot of fun.. Accurate and easy to shoot.. Good luck....

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