Originally Posted by 158XTP
I know the speer GDHP 200 grain is probably the class leader for low velocity expansion, under 900fps. If anyone knows any JHP options that expand as well or say even under 1000fps, would be interested to know about them. Enquiry relates not just to a handgun, but 44 special loads in a rifle as well for low noise. Not after results on cast SWC or WC etc for this enquiry, just after JHP expansion options.

Pretty hard to beat the plated gold dots for expansion. I don't know of any JHP in that caliber that would come close to the GD. My favorite 44mag JHP is the 240gr Hornady XTP, and I know it will not expand reliably at 900fps.