I agree with all of the above, also, don't over look the lighter jacketed flat point bullets like the Hornady 125 grain XTP FP, Speer 125 grain unicore soft point, Speer 125 grain TMJ FP, Sierra 125 JFP, (don't know if they still make the Speers). I have had good luck with these, especially from S&W revolvers with the slower twist barrels.

If these are pushed at moderate 38 special speeds they don't tear up critters, and can be very accurate.

Any flat point cast bullets should work well also if accurate enough from your gun.

Think.
It's not illegal, yet.