magnum ammo suggestions please, thx

[Dave92270]

Despite firing a variety of firearms over the time (infrequently) I never actually owned one - finally got myself to gun dealer last week and purchased a brand spankin new S&W 686 Plus .357 Magnum (medium frame, "L"). I wanted something "relatively" small and 100% reliable, and she was a match... I'm picking her up in 8 days (CA 10-day waiting period ..); she's going to be my off-road/wilderness companion as well as home defender. I know that there are many knowledgeable and well-prepared Hummer owners around, and I need a bit of help - suggestions for ammo please... Primary use is self defense, short to medium range, with possible need for decent penetration as well (bg's taking cover behind pickup truck doors etc. although in such a scenario I'd probably try to withdraw myself from any further confrontation because of self defense questionability); no hunting. ...I hear good things about .357 Magnum Federal Personal Defense Handgun Cartridge, 125-Grain JHP Bullet, 1450 fps, they go for about $16 per 20 round box, thinking to stock up (if I can find them..local stores shelves are empty because people fear what that prick may come up with down the road...).

Thanks for suggestions!

oh thx barack clown for pointing me the right direction..