Jetpilot007

I've got my Kimber Ultra Carry II and I am in search of a top quality defensive round. Two themes keep popping up Golden Sabre and Hydra Shocks. When providing advice please include bullet specifics e.g. Grain JHP LWC etc. Keep in mind this is a 3 inch barrel.

mathewsman

if you can find then federal hst are really nice they are a little better then the hydo shock but harder to find i havent had any of the sabers but want to try them sometime

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jem102

I have carried the Federal 230 gr. Hydra Shokfor years in my USP .45 C (3.58") and my full size 1911 (5"). Feed very well and very accurate.

Squawker

First, all of the major brands high end loads will handle the job. I tend to use the Federal Expanding point Full Metal Jacket. Expands like a hollow point, although there's no chance of the hollow point becoming stuffed with cloth when going through clothing. Also, it feeds like FMJ. If you find that your gun has trouble with hollow points, then give the FPFMJ a try. Otherwise, whichever you pick will be fine.

Jetpilot007

I like the concept of EFMJ. Very interesting indeed. I like the fact that it expands similarly like a hollow point but feeds reliably like FMJ. Ballistics is a subject that can be discussed endlessly.

retsupt99

I have used various 230 GR. ammo, but presently I keep Speer Gold Dot .45 Auto 185 GR. GDHP in both my Kimber CDP's used for SD.

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Timothy

I'd recomend a +P or 185 in that short barrel. Classic hydrashocks wouldnt be my first choice. Good luck

BobK

Personally I think the Hydrashok is a good round but there are better options due to newer technology.

Corbon DPX
Win Ranger T +P
Federal EFMJ
Federal HS2

billfromtx

I think all 45 ACP rounds are good. I still carry 230gr FMJ's at times.
I really like the 165gr Corbon. What it boils down to is what shoots point of aim and what feeds well. In my XD everything feeds

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xXxplosive

I been using 230 gr. FMJ for years....consistancy, penetration, accuracy and reliability....if it's good enough for US Special Forces, it's good enough for me.