In my search for a defensive load for camp yogis for my G23 Gen 4 I came up with N105 and Doubletap 200 grain hardcast bullets.

Finally had the chance to shoot some today. Shooting a recommended load of 7.7 grains I matched the factory DT load at 990 fps mv.

http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_26&products_id=607

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I also shot some longshot with Speer 155 GDs.
Working up to 9.5 grains (max listed is 9.3). My speed
averaged an astonishing 1,360 mv.
No signs of pressure, loads fed great. Was somewhat amazed at how flat they shot out to 60 yds. It thumped targets with some authority. Recoil was sharper than the 200s which actually had a mild "felt" recoil.
This also answers my question at to "do I need a 357 Sig?" NO.

Looking forward to trying out some Nosler 135s next week.

Shot both loads into wet media from 10' Both penetrated about the same (7") except for the GD bullet widely expanding and losing most of its weight.

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