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I can see a logic in training with .38 wadcutters for a .357, not that I entirely agree with it, since IMO it's a lazy and dangerous method. Many police officers do not train daily with their own with their sidearm, and aren't great shots...
A mildly loaded .38 wadcutter is going to have less recoil than a full power .357. A good number of people are recoil sensitive, and if they were to shoot full power loads they would train in a flinch and be less than effective marksman. Having them shoot a softer shooting round helps to eliminate the flinch. Putting in the full power load for duty gives them the desired performance, and the thought is that their adrenaline will be pumping and they won't notice the recoil.
Needless to say this is not something that someone who is serious about marksmanship should do, but maybe a wife/girlfriend who wants a small gun for self defense, but will not spend time training to get better. I don't see these shooters being able to do follow up shots well either.
I can put the 90gr .38 HPs for women by hornady in my J-frame and there is no recoil worth mentioning, using a full powered .357 has more felt recoil than my full sized .45.
Just my $0.02, I'm more than willing to hear experienced opinions on the subject.
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