XD40 Fan

ok so I have decided to carry federal hydra-shok ... for now we will see what happens once I get into testing them at the range. my question how important is the weight of the bullet. I will be using them a xd40 subcompact, and I am new to shooting handguns, been more involved with shotguns and rifles for hunting the rest of my life. Anyway I have been looking around and it seems that many LE and government organizations use this hydra-shok ammo. I am just uncertain how the weight of the bullet will affect the shot. figured what better place to come for advice. BTW these rounds would be used for home defense, as I do not really like the idea of carrying a 12gauge goose gun around a dark house if I think something maybe up ... seems like a little overkill. any advise welcome.

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acparmed

I carry and recommend the 230gr HydraShok.

My preference is to hurl the biggest, heaviest bullet I can, within reason of course. A half ounce of lead at 850 fps fills the bill for me.

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tanksoldier

A shotgun is arguably the best HD weapon available. Your goose gun would be a bit unweildy, tho not hopeless as a barricade gun, but you can get a decent used HD model pump for less than $250.

Might want to read up on HD threads as well, there are VERY few instances where you want to "clear" your house of a suspected badguy... the badguy has all the advantages, especially if you're by yourself. Better to barricade your self in a defensive position behind a shotgun, will a cellphone dialing 911.

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Bud White

+1 i prefer heavy bullets in what ever caliber i use only gun i have broken this rule with is 10mm glock because i cant fin any other PD ammo local other than corbon 135 power ball

rocky

I prefer heavier too. more mass/ weight to transfer energy,.

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AKsrule

Since you specifically asked about .40 SW in the "Baby" XD ,
I suggest going with the 180gr load.

The .40sw is not a very high velocity cartridge to start with ,
and with the short barrel you will lose some velocity.

The heavy will lose less , figure on close to 900 fps with the
full power 180 loads - nothing to sneeze at.

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P95Carry

Just me but - I do not place total importance on bullet weight - I am more concerned ultimately in how a round functions and how accurate it is in a given gun.

To be honest - if push comes to shove, anything moving fast of adequate weight and put in the right place - will give us the chance we need and why we carry.

I still feel placement well outweighs specific cal or bullet weight choice.

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Ride4TheBrand

also a 230 gr. Hydra Shok fan

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'75scout

Find what is shoots to point of aim and carry that. I have Fed Hydrashok 124 grain in my 9mm GLOCK 26 and they seem to be dead on and performed well in expansion tests I've performed. Tomorrow I'll test 4 9mm JHPs for accuracy. 124 grain Fed Hydra, 124 Hornady TAP, 124 +P Rem Gold Saber, 147 Rem Gold Saber. I'm sure the 124s will be the most accurate but we'll see.

J.P.

Weight to me is less important than the actual bullet design.(and velocity)

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