There's no handgun category in the reloading section here, so I'm posting this here. smile

I'm just beginning to handload for the 38 Special, and am wondering about some of the better powders to use, as well as good "all around" bullets.

I picked up a box of Hornady 125 grain bullets (can't remember the exact variety) and a pound of Unique (because that's all Walmart had on the shelf at the time).

But I'll be buying some more powder and bullets, and just thought I'd collect some ideas from you guys as to which bullets and powders I should try.

I want an accurate load, standard pressure... (I have two airweight Smith & Wesson J frames). I want the load to work well for self defense as well.

Thanks for any help and ideas...

Dan