I understand that both Elmer Keith and Chic Gaylord praised the 38 Spl 200 gr “Super Police” load for it effectiveness. I would think the load would be very effective in SD/HD situations where hard objects weren’t an issue, particularly, out of a snub nose. The argument that it penetrated poorly on hard objects (steel car doors, angled glass, etc) shouldn’t have applicability in a purely SD/HD situation. I understand that the load’s propensity to tumble in snub velocities is its primary attribute in SD/HD situations…this would also limit over penetration and the problems which that entails…another reason why even today it should be considered an effective SD/HD round.
We also know that the British found a 200 gr lead projectile in its original 38/200 MK I round, albeit a 38 S&W, to be very effective. Geneva Convention constraints eventually compelled the British to change bullets to a less effective 170 gr FMJ projectile.
I have duplicated the 38 Spl “Super Police” using Magnus 200 gr RNL bullets with Unique.
I like to hear other opinions about a 200 gr lead projectile in 38 Spl or even 38 S&W for SD/HD purposes where penetration through hard objects is not required.