Federal Nyclad 125gr .38 spl...who uses it?

[kmrcstintn]

due to financial needs I have had to liquidate several firearms this year and that brings the S&W 642 (that previously was my dad's before he passed) back into active rotation (sold my Ruger SP101) and the ammo I seem to have to feed it is Federal Nyclad 125gr hollowpoints:
http://www.federalpremium.com/products/details/handgun.aspx?id=828

out of curiosity, who chooses to use this vs. more modern designed hollowpoints? thanks...

[Mr Z]

I have several boxes that my wife prefers to use. Seems to have milder recoil than other types of ammo.

[collim1]

Dont use it anymore as I am currently using Gold Dot short barrels in my snub. Its a good load and if I get couldn't get the Gold Dot I would have no problem using it.

[Cfish]

Great round if you have a snubbie that is not rated for +p.

[Deputydave]

I would suggest one of the short-barrel rounds such as GD or PDX1. They are bonded and will provide adequate penetration. Or, the good ole fashioned 158 LSWHP.

[kmrcstintn]

thanks for the recommedation concerning modern ammo choices, but my finances are TIGHT and I'm budgeting really hard, so no further ammo purchases for a long while to come...

[fran m]

I think they are a good round. If I could find 50 Rnd boxes of HPs for a reasonable price, non +P, I would be buying some for my snubs.

[SCmasterblaster]

You'll get by fine with the 125gr Nyclads. Just aim for the sternum or forehead.