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I have a .38 snub. I bought it on a friends recommendation. Because its small and it fit my hand and I can hide it anywhere.
That gun hurts. Not something for the faint of heart. People think because its small its puny. It is not. Its got tremendous stopping power. I definitely hold this gun in high regard for self defense, actually I would choose it over my .9mm.
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.38 snub......"tremendous stopping power"...I don't think so. I would not even say that about either of my .45s or my 10mm. I'll save that for my 12 gauge shottys.
With the right loads...your 9mm probably hits harder.
As far as punchy....try a snub (all steel.....lightweight guns in this caliber are not for the faint of heart) in .357mag. It's a bit snotty when it goes off. I like mine although it's not a gun you would shoot all day. After about 40 rounds the web of my hand starts to hurt......good motivation to shoot a few rounds lefty...which I believe everyone should do. Try one if you can. You may end up trading your .38.
Sometimes good carry guns don't make good range guns.
My point is don't be overconfident in that .38 as a stopper. It's not much more than a .380 if at all out of a short barrel. Be aware of its limitations.