I have done this for years.....
231/HP38 and 296/H110 dos everything I need in a pistol caliber.
Just tried some 231 in my 44 mag and a 240gr powder coated acme bullet. Out of my 6.5 629
832fps Average
ES Spread 14 FPS
Average 5 FPS
20rounds over the Chrono went into a 2” single hole at 15 yards