compacts and bullets

[highwayman]

if you shoot a compact or sub-compact should you drop in bullet weight?

[williamlayton]

Bullet weights are not dependant on size or foremat of the weapon.
Blessings

[GH1]

 I'm by no means an expert but it was my understanding that a heavier bullet will tend to have more recoil than a lighter one, all things being equal.  So if you're looking to reduce recoil you might want to shoot a little bit lighter bullet.
 Perhaps someone with more knowledge than myself will chime in on your question.
GH1
 
   
 

[Noreaster]

There is a theory that you use heavier bullet weights in shorter barrel handguns for more penetration. The shorter barrel may not produce the velocity needed for expansion. I'm not sure if I buy it, but it sounds reasonable. The newer powders and bullet designs may make this theory moot.

[slim rem 7]

no way to find what you can hit with ,but practice..my actual favorite with my back up kel tec .380
is the winchester flat nosed 95 grn ,non plus p..it just works for me.. good luck. slim

[coyotejoe]

In light weight .357 revolvers I find 125 grain loads much easier to handle than 158's. In my .44 special bulldog I prefer the 180 grain wadcutters over any heavier bullet and talk about a meplate, wadcutters take it to the max.