I have a S&W airweight & my wife has a Ruger LCR both in 38 spl. These are our CC guns. What I did is to buy from Mackay_Sagebrush some loaded ammo. It's 148 grain wad cutter. He is licensed to make& sale ammo. That's what I put in both our revolvers. It seems like you want to hand load for your friend but this maybe an easier route. Also go to U tube & find Paul Harrell. He's done a few videos on the 38
& sub-nose revolver. He's already done the work. Really good information there.

Mackay is here on the board. You can find him thru the search feature. He's a stand up guy.

Last edited by colorado bob; 11/16/22.