Best SD ammo? - Page 4

simon · August 19th, 2007, 09:53 AM

I have carried all of it...but settled on GDHP...they work in my firearms real well...

Joshua M. Smith · August 19th, 2007, 07:03 PM

Out of those listed, I'd go with the Gold Dot simply because I've not had the opportunity to test the others.

Right now I prefer the Bonded Golden Saber 124gr +P in 9mm, but that could change in a hearbeat.

I believe that, anymore, the performance of the top brands are so close that it really just doesn't matter. It's kinda' like deciding whether to carry the revolver or the auto on a certain day.

I know the Bonded Golden Saber runs well in my pistol, so that's what I'm going with... for now

Josh <><

Ben Hennessy · August 19th, 2007, 07:25 PM

My vote was for the CorBon DPX. The only self test I have done on this round is takeing down a wild boar. Two years ago I went on a wild boar handgun hunt. Being my largest weapon is a 45, friends said to borrow a 44. I decided to find a better round through internet search. Came upon the CorBon site and read up on the DPX+P for my 45. The site said this round would get 12 to 16 inches of penetration. Well on my hunt sighting my target at about 25 to 30 yards I took my pig down with one shot. During dressing my catch, the bullet fell out about right in the middle of the pig and the bullet was a perfect mushroom. So here is my reasoning. 25 to 30 yard shot plus penetration through a boars rib cage and still moving plus perfect mushroom equals what I will use for SD round in my 45 forever.

retiredswine · August 20th, 2007, 02:01 AM

Your very best self defence ammunition is one that actually strikes your intended target be it Wally World hollowpoints or high end, premium rounds.

dustoff451 · August 20th, 2007, 04:09 AM

I carry CORBON 165 gr. POWRBALL for defense in the house for the hope of reduced penetration on real humanoid targets and more reliable feeding in 'my' 1911's.

1). I called Corbon and they did not have any reports of actual people being shot with this round.

Anyone? Not theory, please.

2). Reliability first- I LOVE my 1911's but.....the more I shoot semi autos the more I like my S&W N-frame revolvers in .45 acp and Auto Rim.

3). I do not have any experience with the 40 S&W.

4). I was able to talk with Jim Cirrilo of NYPD Stakeout Fame and he advised me to use 148 gr. target wadcutters in my .38 S&W snub nose revolvers.
He advised me that even with some of the better JHP's available today, the bullets may not open up and once opened the round face of the projectile acts like a round nose bullet in terms on Physical Tissue, Organ, Vessel and Bone Damage.

GOOD LUCK.

Blackeagle · August 20th, 2007, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustoff451

I carry CORBON 165 gr. POWRBALL for defense in the house for the hope of reduced penetration on real humanoid targets and more reliable feeding in 'my' 1911's.

1). I called Corbon and they did not have any reports of actual people being shot with this round.

Anyone? Not theory, please.

John Farnam has one report on his website.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Farnam

Cor-Bon PowerBall Shooting:

An African LEO student relates this story:

"Armed with my G26 and 9mm PowerBall (that you brought me last time you were here), I was witness to a jewelry-store robbery in a Pretoria shopping mall.

A gang of four robbery suspects, all armed with Kalashnikov rifles, approached the jewelry store and began blasting away at the barred entryway. They shot until the entire locking mechanism was shredded and gave way. Upon entering the store, the suspects gathered as much merchandise as they cold and then fled. Miraculously, no one in the store was injured.

I took cover behind a potted palm as they ran past. I verbally challenged the third suspect, but he was obviously confused with regard to where my voice was coming from. When he didn't drop his rifle, I fired three shots at him at a range of fifteen meters. All three struck him in the back but did not exit. He immediately screamed and dropped his rifle. After taking several more tentative steps, he collapsed, DRT. I don't think he ever figured out where I had been. The balance of the suspects made good their escape."

Comment: PowerBall worked just fine, and I'm glad he had a supply when he needed them. He is now armed with DPX!

My friend made a good plan and executed it well. Acting decisively, he emerged victorious! No dithering. No hesitation!

dustoff451 · August 21st, 2007, 04:51 AM

Thanks!

Janq · August 21st, 2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Hennessy

My vote was for the CorBon DPX...what I will use for SD round in my 45 forever.

Ditto Ben.

Forever at least until someone develops either a phaser or phased-plasma rifle in the forty watt range. :p

- Janq

ShadeAngel · August 21st, 2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janq

Ditto Ben.

Forever at least until someone develops either a phaser or phased-plasma rifle in the forty watt range. :p

- Janq

Hey man I only got what you see

Hehehe

Thumper · August 23rd, 2007, 04:46 PM

Yup... DPX for me in every weapon!

View Poll Results: Wich would you consider the best SD ammo based on performance and reliability?
Federal HST	79	25.82%
Speer Gold Dot	105	34.31%
Winchester Ranger-T	58	18.95%
Cor-Bon DPX	64	20.92%
Voters: 306. You may not vote on this poll

August 19th, 2007, 07:03 PM	#32
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 617	Out of those listed, I'd go with the Gold Dot simply because I've not had the opportunity to test the others. Right now I prefer the Bonded Golden Saber 124gr +P in 9mm, but that could change in a hearbeat. I believe that, anymore, the performance of the top brands are so close that it really just doesn't matter. It's kinda' like deciding whether to carry the revolver or the auto on a certain day. I know the Bonded Golden Saber runs well in my pistol, so that's what I'm going with... for now Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me H&A Firearms Board

August 23rd, 2007, 04:46 PM	#40
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,686	Yup... DPX for me in every weapon! __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

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August 19th, 2007, 09:53 AM	#31
simon VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,459	I have carried all of it...but settled on GDHP...they work in my firearms real well...

August 19th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#33
Ben Hennessy VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. James, Missouri Posts: 2,361	My vote was for the CorBon DPX. The only self test I have done on this round is takeing down a wild boar. Two years ago I went on a wild boar handgun hunt. Being my largest weapon is a 45, friends said to borrow a 44. I decided to find a better round through internet search. Came upon the CorBon site and read up on the DPX+P for my 45. The site said this round would get 12 to 16 inches of penetration. Well on my hunt sighting my target at about 25 to 30 yards I took my pig down with one shot. During dressing my catch, the bullet fell out about right in the middle of the pig and the bullet was a perfect mushroom. So here is my reasoning. 25 to 30 yard shot plus penetration through a boars rib cage and still moving plus perfect mushroom equals what I will use for SD round in my 45 forever.

August 20th, 2007, 02:01 AM	#34
retiredswine Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pa. Posts: 61	Your very best self defence ammunition is one that actually strikes your intended target be it Wally World hollowpoints or high end, premium rounds.

August 20th, 2007, 04:09 AM	#35
dustoff451 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stockton, CA. Posts: 53	I carry CORBON 165 gr. POWRBALL for defense in the house for the hope of reduced penetration on real humanoid targets and more reliable feeding in 'my' 1911's. 1). I called Corbon and they did not have any reports of actual people being shot with this round. Anyone? Not theory, please. 2). Reliability first- I LOVE my 1911's but.....the more I shoot semi autos the more I like my S&W N-frame revolvers in .45 acp and Auto Rim. 3). I do not have any experience with the 40 S&W. 4). I was able to talk with Jim Cirrilo of NYPD Stakeout Fame and he advised me to use 148 gr. target wadcutters in my .38 S&W snub nose revolvers. He advised me that even with some of the better JHP's available today, the bullets may not open up and once opened the round face of the projectile acts like a round nose bullet in terms on Physical Tissue, Organ, Vessel and Bone Damage. GOOD LUCK.

August 21st, 2007, 04:51 AM	#37
dustoff451 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stockton, CA. Posts: 53	Thanks!