The stores here in St. Loo-ee sell both points and flats that have been corned. We've tried both. Although both have good flavor, the points are more fatty than we care for. One specialty meat store sells Kobe (I really think it's Wagyu) corned beef and it's outstanding. The flats are fork tender. Kind of pricey but oh it's so worth it. After all, Saint Pat's comes just once a year.