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Originally Posted by Sticks
No, we are talking about the effectiveness in stopping a threat.
The objective is not to kill, only to stop the threat, and using the firearm only as a last resort.
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Perfect answer, IMO there is no doubt that a dose of 230 gr. HST out of my XD.45 compact will cause enough discomfort in any assailant that they will want to immediately cease whatever bad behaviour they are engaged in. If not there are 10 more plus the spare 13 round mag(s) that will make them stop if needed. My sincerest hope is that no one dies and the BG gets hurt just enough to make him stop and regret ever wanting to harm me or mine
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Originally Posted by hinkleid
Make sure to test these HST's in your firearm ensuring they cycle properly. I ordered 2 boxes of HST (230 gr, .45) from ammuntiontogo.com. When testing these I had several feeding problems (about 5) in a box of 50. I have the SA XD45 Compact. Ordered some Double Tap 230 and 185 gr Gold Dots to try out (These look like they are pretty potent as well, if not more so!)
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I have exactly 288 rounds of 230 gr. HST through my XD.45 compact with nary a failure of any kind. The remaining 62 rounds out of the seven boxes I got from
Ammunition To Go! are in my 10 round carry mag and four 13 round back up mags. No I don't pack them all but they are available if need be. Wonder if something else is going on with your XD? BTW should have gotten the 500 round option its alot cheaper.
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Originally Posted by tns0038
I'm carrying the Ranger Talons in everything these days. Thanks so much for the great pictures
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I used carry Rangers but they are so hard to get. I started to do some research for a alternative. Than, saw the pics on the links posted at
******* Technicians from Hell Ballistics Pics and read some other research. The more I read the more I liked HST. Stick's conclusions are typical. HST expand consistently and reliably through most everything they are shot through. Rangers are a not as consistent and are a tad less effective over all IMO. Don't get me wrong Rangers are very good but HST are excellent, Remington Golden Saber are right behind HST. All three will most likely get the job done