Bullet grain selection

[DzBrain]

Just my $0.02, but I am guessing that you are using it in a relatively small gun, so the felt recoil will be huge between the 125 grain and 158. If you can, shoot both and see what you can shoot better with. What is the point if you cant hit with your first, second, etc.... shot.

Also, I am no expert on this, but from what I understand, velocity is key for expansion. Too slow and you might as well just use ball ammo. So I would stick with +P and the lightest bullet I can get.

[Mickey D]

135 grain jacketed hollowpoint at 850-900 fps. Ain't cheap, but formulated for short barrels.

+1 ^^^ Shot POA in my S&W 642.