I have received multiple recommendations from those in the know for Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P
Yup thats what's in my pistola, that I hope I never have to use on someone!
+1 with pangris
127g +P+ is my EDC
The ranger that I have for sale.
There are valid reasons to not want excessive flame such as night blindness but in terms of functionality, unless it is loaded too hot for your gun, it wouldn't bother me. Some powders burn slower and in shorter barrels do that. Some cartridges, even in guns intended for that design will do that as well such as the 7.62x25.