This is a discussion on .44 spl: 3 choices within the Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Which of the three bullets would you use in a EDC CA .44 spl 2 inch barrel: In pic: 1. 200gr. Corbon DPX 2. 200gr. ...
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Which of the three bullets would you use in a EDC CA .44 spl 2 inch barrel:
In pic:
1. 200gr. Corbon DPX
2. 200gr. Speer Gold Dot
3. 200gr. Buffalo Bore .44 spl Anti-Personnel
Not worried about Energy, Velocity, etc that is printed on the side of the ammo box, I'm more worried about "shot placement & going home ALIVE to my family"!
So far, I'm leaning toward the Buffalo Bore as the primary ammo and the DPX as my reload. Any suggestions?
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Speer Gold Dot.
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+1 to the Gold Dot.Originally Posted by Magnum
Move. Shoot. Survive. ― The "Unofficial" Suarez International Doctrine
“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress and grows brave by reflection.” ― Thomas Paine
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I'm liking the looks of the one in the back right,
Never pick a fight with an old man...If he's too old to fight, he'll just kill you - John Steinbeck
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While I have plenty of respect for a wadcutter...the Gold Dot or the DPX would be my choice.
There are no dangerous weapons; there are only dangerous men.--RAH
...man fights with his mind; the weapons are incidental.--Jeff Cooper
There is a reason they try and make small bullets act like big bullets--Glockmann10mm
I'm going with the wadcutter load.
“No possible rapidity of fire can atone for habitual carelessness of aim with the first shot.”
Theodore Roosevelt, The Wilderness Hunter, 1893
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Im carrying the DPX 200gr solid copper HP, test data I've seen indicates very good penetration thru wall board and glass/SM, as well the "gel" block test, showing HP flower development after glass and tin penetration, trust Corbon to be nasty...expensive
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Corbon and Gold Dot both work well. Also consider 429421HP over 7.5 grs of Unique. I use straight WW and get good expansion
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Gonna have to vote Gold Dot as well. I've heard the best about this one- it's what a lot of 'officials' carry. I've never used them, but heard people that I trust swear by them.
"Rock and load, lock and roll... what's it matter? FIRE!!"
"Gun control means hitting your target every time."
Please take everything I say with at least one grain of salt- I am a very sarcastic person with a very dry sense of humor.
I'd carry the gun loaded with the WCs, but reloads would be something with a rounded nose that will guide the rounds into the chambers when my hands are shaky from stress.
Smitty
NRA Endowment Member
May we have another choice, if so, I'd pick Federal SWCHP.
I'd prefer to carry a 250gr. Keith SWC.
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." ~ Jeff Cooper
"Dilgentia Vis Celeritas"
Yeah! Seated over 7.5 grains of Unique.I'd prefer to carry a 250gr. Keith SWC.
Oh, wait! That's an evil handload. Can't go about using them in the ol' .44.
BINGO!
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." ~ Jeff Cooper
"Dilgentia Vis Celeritas"
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I cannot comment on any of the loads you are asking about. I do agree with the 245-250 gr Keith style cast swc bullet over a load of Unique powder.
Michael
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