Personal Defense Ammo - Page 2

ArmedAviator · March 25th, 2008, 02:33 PM

For my Kimber Ultra Carry II I use Federal Premium Hydra-Shok.

falcon1 · March 25th, 2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtmpgh

I have been reading numerous forums trying to decide on what to get
for the following calibers

.38 special
.357 magnum
.45 ACP
9 mm

I can only tell you what I carry in these; others will have other ideas, and neither their favorites nor mine may prove best for you, of course!

.38 Special +P--Remington Express 158-grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point +P #R38S12

.38 Special--Remington Express 158-grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter #R38S14

.357 Magnum--Remington Golden Saber 125-grain Brass Jacketed Hollow Point #GS357MA OR Remington Express 125-grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point #R357M1

.45 ACP--Federal Premium Personal Defense 165-grain Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point #PD45HS3H

9mm--Federal Premium Personal Defense 135-grain Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point #PD9HS5H

Links to Ammunition:

Remington Handgun Ammunition

Federal Premium Ballistics

There are many other fine cartridges out there that may work better for you. Good luck with whatever you choose!

Stay safe!

rtmpgh · March 25th, 2008, 04:36 PM

thanx everyone .... most likely what I will do is get a couple hundred rounds of everything that has been mentioned ... go to the range and see what works best

just as I do when I make most of my purchases ... a lot of research and tire
kicking so to speak

cvhoss · March 25th, 2008, 06:39 PM

.38 special -- Remington Golden Saber +P 125 Grain -- 975 fps 264 ft/lbs.

.357 magnum -- Remington Golden Saber 125 Grain -- 1220 fps 413 ft. lbs.

.357 sig -- Don't shoot

.45 ACP -- Remington Golden Saber 230 Grain -- 875 fps 391 ft/lbs

9 mm -- Remington Golden Saber +P 124 Grain -- 1180 fps 384 ft. lbs.
or -- Federal Premium Personal Defense Ammunition 124 Grain Hydra-Shok -- 1120 fps 345 ft/lb

and a few not on your list

32 ACP -- Cor-Bon Self-Defense Ammunition 60 Grain JHP -- 1050 FPS 147 ft/lbs.

380 ACP -- Remington Golden Saber 102 Grain -- 940 fps 200 ft/lbs.

40 S&W -- Remington Golden Saber 165 Grain -- 1150 fps 485 ft/lbs
or -- Winchester Ranger 155 Grain JHP -- 1210 fps 502 ft/lbs.

That pretty much sums up what I use but there are several good brands / loads out there today.

Hoss

ps -- all of the numbers given are the manufacturers numbers at the muzzle.

crzy4guns · March 25th, 2008, 07:11 PM

.380 = Corbon DPX 80 grain all copper Barnes deep penetrating hollowpoint. .357 = Reminton Goldensabre 125 grain brass jacket hollowpoint. .357 = Buffalo Bore 180 grain lead flat nose bullet if hiking somewhere there is a chance of encountering a cougar or a black bear.

glock27mark · March 25th, 2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtmpgh

I have been reading numerous forums trying to decide on what to get
for the following calibers

.38 special
.357 magnum
.357 sig
.45 ACP
9 mm

also ... any one have some good info on .22 LR ... not looking
for self defense load here ... just looking for a good load for
plinkin at the range

sorry about that. i miss read
your post.

rtmpgh · March 25th, 2008, 08:20 PM

looks like I am gonna have to get a small trailer to haul home all the ammo ...
especially with prices going up in less than a week

Jaypee3843 · March 25th, 2008, 09:16 PM

Hey Neighbor, Here is some info on some good 9mm ammo at a very good price. You might give them a call and see if they have any left. Speer Gold Dot 124gr JHP +P, 50 round boxes @$14.00 INC SHIPPING, I usually order 500 rounds at a time, which is now up to $140, delivered. If interested, call (631) 738-6991 10AM-6PM E.S.T. Chesters Hunting and Fishing Supplies, Inc...232 Ronkonkoma Avenue, Ronkonkoma New York, 11779. No credit cards, USPS money orders accepted. Call first, reserve your order, send them your money order with a note reiterating your order. They ship fast and well. Good people, too.

This load is the standard issue load of the NYPD.

JayPee

edr9x23super · March 25th, 2008, 09:24 PM

I use Cor-Bon, as I have for the past 20 years..... They work because they understand that velocity is the key to performance......

b52ace · March 25th, 2008, 10:01 PM

I carry Corbon DPX in .38 special and .45 ACP (as well as .40 S&W). Cheapest I've found is ammunitiontogo.com.

March 25th, 2008, 02:33 PM	#11
ArmedAviator Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 113	For my Kimber Ultra Carry II I use Federal Premium Hydra-Shok. __________________ The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?' 'No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle.'

March 25th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#14
cvhoss Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 504	.38 special -- Remington Golden Saber +P 125 Grain -- 975 fps 264 ft/lbs. .357 magnum -- Remington Golden Saber 125 Grain -- 1220 fps 413 ft. lbs. .357 sig -- Don't shoot .45 ACP -- Remington Golden Saber 230 Grain -- 875 fps 391 ft/lbs 9 mm -- Remington Golden Saber +P 124 Grain -- 1180 fps 384 ft. lbs. or -- Federal Premium Personal Defense Ammunition 124 Grain Hydra-Shok -- 1120 fps 345 ft/lb and a few not on your list 32 ACP -- Cor-Bon Self-Defense Ammunition 60 Grain JHP -- 1050 FPS 147 ft/lbs. 380 ACP -- Remington Golden Saber 102 Grain -- 940 fps 200 ft/lbs. 40 S&W -- Remington Golden Saber 165 Grain -- 1150 fps 485 ft/lbs or -- Winchester Ranger 155 Grain JHP -- 1210 fps 502 ft/lbs. That pretty much sums up what I use but there are several good brands / loads out there today. Hoss ps -- all of the numbers given are the manufacturers numbers at the muzzle. __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Kahr PM-9 / Sig P-245 / Para NiteHawg / Walther PPK / Beretta Tomcat / Ruger LCP BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 / Sig Sauer 239 SAS / Walther PPS .40 NRA Life Member My Web Site

March 25th, 2008, 09:24 PM	#19
edr9x23super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 771	I use Cor-Bon, as I have for the past 20 years..... They work because they understand that velocity is the key to performance...... __________________ "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined". - Patrick Henry

March 25th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#20
b52ace Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 51	I carry Corbon DPX in .38 special and .45 ACP (as well as .40 S&W). Cheapest I've found is ammunitiontogo.com. __________________ "Evil prospers when good men and women do nothing" - British citizen

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March 25th, 2008, 04:36 PM	#13
rtmpgh Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 32	thanx everyone .... most likely what I will do is get a couple hundred rounds of everything that has been mentioned ... go to the range and see what works best just as I do when I make most of my purchases ... a lot of research and tire kicking so to speak

March 25th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#15
crzy4guns Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,017	.380 = Corbon DPX 80 grain all copper Barnes deep penetrating hollowpoint. .357 = Reminton Goldensabre 125 grain brass jacket hollowpoint. .357 = Buffalo Bore 180 grain lead flat nose bullet if hiking somewhere there is a chance of encountering a cougar or a black bear.

March 25th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#17
rtmpgh Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 32	looks like I am gonna have to get a small trailer to haul home all the ammo ... especially with prices going up in less than a week

March 25th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#18
Jaypee3843 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TN Posts: 55	Hey Neighbor, Here is some info on some good 9mm ammo at a very good price. You might give them a call and see if they have any left. Speer Gold Dot 124gr JHP +P, 50 round boxes @$14.00 INC SHIPPING, I usually order 500 rounds at a time, which is now up to $140, delivered. If interested, call (631) 738-6991 10AM-6PM E.S.T. Chesters Hunting and Fishing Supplies, Inc...232 Ronkonkoma Avenue, Ronkonkoma New York, 11779. No credit cards, USPS money orders accepted. Call first, reserve your order, send them your money order with a note reiterating your order. They ship fast and well. Good people, too. This load is the standard issue load of the NYPD. JayPee