[MileHi]

I would be interested to know if the cartridge was .38 Special or .38 Special +P. A jacketed +P is a step up from the old lead round nose loads.

[ought-six]

“I would be interested to know if the cartridge was .38 Special or .38 Special +P. A jacketed +P is a step up from the old lead round nose loads.”

That, and how long was the barrel? As you know, the shorter the barrel, the less time powder has to burn, and that affects the FPS and energy. In any event, it sounds like his shot placement was just right.