John, some of the lightest recoiling and effect loads are the Hornady Critical Defense loads : budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/411555911/hornady+90300le+critical+defense+lite+38spl+90gr+ftx+25ct -------------------------- budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/56781/hornady+38+spc+critical+defense+110+grain+critical+defen

Federal makes some low recoil bullets

Honey, for my conceal carry firearm I actually carry a lightweight Smith and Wesson 38 special revolver. The ammo I practice and carry with is made by Hornady. Particularly, the Critical Defense Lite 90 grain FTX .38 special. As a woman I’m not afraid of recoil but I’d prefer less recoil for conceal carrying here in Nevada. I don’t have a Snubnose Ruger but my S&W is a snubby. With my experience I think these are great.