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I use Glock 26, and was wondering if anyone has experience, test results, problems, or recommendations for the 9mm Federal HST LE +P vs the 9mm Speer Gold DOt for short barrell.

In searching other forums, I hear some negatives about the Federal not retaining petals in test, particularly the 124 gr. Have not heard much bad about the Speer GD!

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Datsun40146

I have always prefeered gold dot to Federal HST

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retsupt99

I have had both...I keep the S-Gold Dot for my SD.

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P7fanatic

First I've heard about that. Fed HST is the only SD round I use. Unless of course it is just absolutly not available. That is not the case at this time.

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Trumpetchuck

My gunsmith and LEO guy recommended the SGD for short barrels for my M&P9c.

That's what I use.

Speer Gold Dot 9mm luger 124 GR +P Short Barrel Hollow Points

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AZ Desertrat

Those are both excellent choices....I use both and have good luck shooting both.

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Ragin Cajun

I carry the GD's because they seem to be more accurate out my G26. There is nothing wrong with the performance of HST's and I wouldn't hesitate to carry them if I didn't have GD's. I say carry the one that is most accurate.

deadhawg

Both are top of the line ammo choices. 1/4 inch difference in shot placement will make more difference than which bullet you use.

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nedrgr21

In ATK's tests (check website) I think the GD's (not SB) did better at autoglass penetration, but at the expense of expansion in the other tests - pick your poison.

REDTAIL

The way things are in the JHP ammo market shortage today I will take whatever that I can find.