Need assitance for an off duty ammo for Glock 27 40 cal

Coastie · April 9th, 2006, 08:12 PM

I am new to this site and found it searching but I need some insight. I have been reading Ranger T. Whats a good off duty round to carry for Off Duty in my 40 cal. I loved the Black talon but finally ran out, Input is appreciated.

blacksan · April 9th, 2006, 10:18 PM

Hi Coastie,

The choice (IMP) depends on the barrel length/velocity factor. Are you packing a full size piece, or a compact?

BTW I assume you are , or was in the CG?

P95Carry · April 9th, 2006, 11:19 PM

Coastie welcome

I am not sure whether Speer does .40 flavors because i do not use that cal but I am a fan of GD's. CorBon too probably would be a very viable choice.

I am not up to speed yet on the EFMJ options but that would seem too to be well worth consideration.

older gunner · April 10th, 2006, 02:27 AM

Hi Coastie,
I carry .40 S&W in an HK USP. I have used Gold Dot 165 gr. in the past. Everyone I come in contact with seems to think very highly of them. However, I have recently started to use Double Tap. I started with 180 gr. and now use a newer 200 gr. with a Hornady XTP bullet. These rounds go at 1100 FPS and deliver 538 ft.-lbs. from a 4.5" barrel.

Here's a link: www.doubletapammo.com

Coastie · April 10th, 2006, 03:11 PM

Nope we are carrying the Sig 40 in the CG now. This is primarily for off duty as a Deputy Sheriff and ocasional back up weapon. Thanks Its its the Glock 27 (Baby Glock as we call it)

Coastie · April 10th, 2006, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P95Carry

Coastie welcome

I am not sure whether Speer does .40 flavors because i do not use that cal but I am a fan of GD's. CorBon too probably would be a very viable choice.

I am not up to speed yet on the EFMJ options but that would seem too to be well worth consideration.

Thanks for your asssitance

blacksan · April 10th, 2006, 05:11 PM

Coastie,

My thoughts are higher velocity round with the shorter tubes like the G27. I personaly have had a lot of good experience with Corbon stuff. They are handling the Glaser Safety Slug and the velocity is smookin to say the least!

*40 S&W 115 GR. 1500FPS/575FTLBS 4.0 Barrel*

Tom357 · April 10th, 2006, 05:51 PM

The Ranger T is the evolution from the Black Talon design, and is available to non-LE. If you like the Black Talon and shot it well, then you may want to give this a try. Ammolab evaluations of the Ranger T found it to be very consistent, particularly in the larger calibers.

Speer Gold Dot is widely used by LE, very consistent and a solid performer in everything from 9mm to .45acp.

Double Tap is well worth a look, too.

I would choose a 165gr load.

srfl · April 10th, 2006, 07:14 PM

If I had to buy my own .40 S&W ammo for self defense, I'd try Double Tap's loads in almost any bullet weight or 165 grain Winchester Ranger-T.

My agency issues Speer Gold Dot 165 grain JHPs which is supposed to be an excellent load as well.

Coastie · April 10th, 2006, 09:59 PM

Hey thanks, Yeah for duty we carry Gold DOT but Im always open to change especially good change. Thanks for input. Im gonna check out the Double Taps load

April 9th, 2006, 08:12 PM	#1
Coastie New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West coast of Florida Posts: 9	Need assitance for an off duty ammo for Glock 27 40 cal I am new to this site and found it searching but I need some insight. I have been reading Ranger T. Whats a good off duty round to carry for Off Duty in my 40 cal. I loved the Black talon but finally ran out, Input is appreciated.

April 9th, 2006, 11:19 PM	#3
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,339	Coastie welcome I am not sure whether Speer does .40 flavors because i do not use that cal but I am a fan of GD's. CorBon too probably would be a very viable choice. I am not up to speed yet on the EFMJ options but that would seem too to be well worth consideration. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

April 10th, 2006, 05:51 PM	#8
Tom357 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 656	The Ranger T is the evolution from the Black Talon design, and is available to non-LE. If you like the Black Talon and shot it well, then you may want to give this a try. Ammolab evaluations of the Ranger T found it to be very consistent, particularly in the larger calibers. Speer Gold Dot is widely used by LE, very consistent and a solid performer in everything from 9mm to .45acp. Double Tap is well worth a look, too. I would choose a 165gr load. __________________ - Tom You have the power to donate life.

April 10th, 2006, 07:14 PM	#9
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,136	If I had to buy my own .40 S&W ammo for self defense, I'd try Double Tap's loads in almost any bullet weight or 165 grain Winchester Ranger-T. My agency issues Speer Gold Dot 165 grain JHPs which is supposed to be an excellent load as well. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

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April 9th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#2
blacksan Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 260	Hi Coastie, The choice (IMP) depends on the barrel length/velocity factor. Are you packing a full size piece, or a compact? BTW I assume you are , or was in the CG?

April 10th, 2006, 02:27 AM	#4
older gunner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 561	Hi Coastie, I carry .40 S&W in an HK USP. I have used Gold Dot 165 gr. in the past. Everyone I come in contact with seems to think very highly of them. However, I have recently started to use Double Tap. I started with 180 gr. and now use a newer 200 gr. with a Hornady XTP bullet. These rounds go at 1100 FPS and deliver 538 ft.-lbs. from a 4.5" barrel. Here's a link: www.doubletapammo.com

April 10th, 2006, 03:11 PM	#5
Coastie New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West coast of Florida Posts: 9	Nope we are carrying the Sig 40 in the CG now. This is primarily for off duty as a Deputy Sheriff and ocasional back up weapon. Thanks Its its the Glock 27 (Baby Glock as we call it)

April 10th, 2006, 05:11 PM	#7
blacksan Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 260	Coastie, My thoughts are higher velocity round with the shorter tubes like the G27. I personaly have had a lot of good experience with Corbon stuff. They are handling the Glaser Safety Slug and the velocity is smookin to say the least! 40 S&W 115 GR. 1500FPS/575FTLBS 4.0 Barrel

April 10th, 2006, 09:59 PM	#10
Coastie New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West coast of Florida Posts: 9	Hey thanks, Yeah for duty we carry Gold DOT but Im always open to change especially good change. Thanks for input. Im gonna check out the Double Taps load