Just picked up a box of Federal Premium Low Recoil 110gr. Hydra-Shok JHP for my .38 Spl. Anyone have views on this load for home defense?

My S&W Model 49 isn't rated for +P loads, and heavy loads make a second tap tougher with a snubby. But is a 110gr. 'low recoil' load enough to stop a bad guy?


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