.40sw defense ammo - Page 3

cmdrdredd · October 3rd, 2009, 12:50 AM

Ok so I tested some Ranger T, DPX, Hornady XTP, Winchester PDX1, and Gold Dots which I found locally.

I will say that they all functioned well, but I seemed to group best with the Ranger T, DPX, and Gold Dots. I really wish I could find/get some HST but alas it won't happen. So it's down to a decision...Gold Dot 180gr or Ranger-T 180gr leaving out the DPX due to cost although I do have some in 9mm and .45acp. I think I'm going to rotate that out because it's expensive stuff.

Are there any direct testing comparing the 180gr Speer Gold-Dot to the 180gr Winchester Ranger-T? If one were to choose between them, price per box being $2 difference in boxes of 50, which would they go with? The differences are probably too minor to be picky I suppose, but should I flip a coin?

Spec · October 3rd, 2009, 04:20 PM

180 Grain is not need for Home Defense or personals for that matter. I base this on FBI stats. They say 165 155. I bought Winchester Law Enforcement JHP 165 grain. Put 10 rounds thought my Smith and Wesson M&P 40. accurate and smooth.

cmdrdredd · October 3rd, 2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

180 Grain is not need for Home Defense or personals for that matter. I base this on FBI stats. They say 165 155. I bought Winchester Law Enforcement JHP 165 grain. Put 10 rounds thought my Smith and Wesson M&P 40. accurate and smooth.

I like a heavier bullet except in the case of DPX which is not available in multiple weights.

Ragin Cajun · October 5th, 2009, 12:45 AM

I carry 180gr Gold Dots in my G23. They are very accurate, no issues, and a great round. I bought 2 boxes of 165gr. HST's a few weeks ago when ATG had them in stock. I'll give them a try soon to see how they shoot.

Ananael · October 5th, 2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by purwater

Doubletap has the 135 gr. Nosler JHP for the .40 that is 1375 fps. I haven't talked to anyone that has tried them. Has anyone got any info on them?

Sorry, never used the Noslers. Maybe you could let us know how they do?

cmdrdredd · October 5th, 2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragin Cajun

I carry 180gr Gold Dots in my G23. They are very accurate, no issues, and a great round. I bought 2 boxes of 165gr. HST's a few weeks ago when ATG had them in stock. I'll give them a try soon to see how they shoot.

Yeah, I tend to follow Dr. Roberts and the testing he has done to see what ammo fares better than others and try to pick a round I can obtain off that list he compiles. That's just me, I take faith in testing and analysis of problems with a particular round (if any). Puts my mind at ease with the fact that the round I use is going to work as it's designed and not plug etc.

I'm no expert and I see 100 different weights/manufacturers/designs and advertising. So in my mind I wanted to find an expert and take whatever advice they can give. I use a lot of resources and test everything I am thinking of using in my firearm(s). Gold Dots do always come out well in all testing I see so if all else fails I can use them and be confident.

ASSA9 · October 5th, 2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cmdrdredd

Yeah, I tend to follow Dr. Roberts and the testing he has done to see what ammo fares better than others and try to pick a round I can obtain off that list he compiles. That's just me, I take faith in testing and analysis of problems with a particular round (if any). Puts my mind at ease with the fact that the round I use is going to work as it's designed and not plug etc.

I'm no expert and I see 100 different weights/manufacturers/designs and advertising. So in my mind I wanted to find an expert and take whatever advice they can give. I use a lot of resources and test everything I am thinking of using in my firearm(s). Gold Dots do always come out well in all testing I see so if all else fails I can use them and be confident.

I just switched to Gold Dot myself
Check out this link about them .
gold dot - Google Videos

BigBear · October 6th, 2009, 11:53 AM

I use Golden Sabers, 165 @ .40 and 124 @ 9mm.

j21blackjack · October 8th, 2009, 01:13 PM

I just bought 3 boxes of 165 HST from ammunitiontogo.com for $25 a box.

cmdrdredd · October 8th, 2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by j21blackjack

I just bought 3 boxes of 165 HST from ammunitiontogo.com for $25 a box.

I saw that, but I kinda want 180gr.

October 3rd, 2009, 12:50 AM	#21
cmdrdredd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 698	Ok so I tested some Ranger T, DPX, Hornady XTP, Winchester PDX1, and Gold Dots which I found locally. I will say that they all functioned well, but I seemed to group best with the Ranger T, DPX, and Gold Dots. I really wish I could find/get some HST but alas it won't happen. So it's down to a decision...Gold Dot 180gr or Ranger-T 180gr leaving out the DPX due to cost although I do have some in 9mm and .45acp. I think I'm going to rotate that out because it's expensive stuff. Are there any direct testing comparing the 180gr Speer Gold-Dot to the 180gr Winchester Ranger-T? If one were to choose between them, price per box being $2 difference in boxes of 50, which would they go with? The differences are probably too minor to be picky I suppose, but should I flip a coin? __________________ No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. -Thomas Jefferson You can trust to luck or fate if you want but as for me, I carry a Glock.

October 3rd, 2009, 04:20 PM	#22
Spec Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 77	180 Grain is not need for Home Defense or personals for that matter. I base this on FBI stats. They say 165 155. I bought Winchester Law Enforcement JHP 165 grain. Put 10 rounds thought my Smith and Wesson M&P 40. accurate and smooth. __________________ "A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country." ~James Madison Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave. 911 Oper:Hello what is the problem? Homeowner: Send an Ambulance someone broke into my house..BANG!!

October 6th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#28
BigBear Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 142	I use Golden Sabers, 165 @ .40 and 124 @ 9mm. __________________ " In theory, reality and theory are the same. In reality, they are not." GLOCK G23, KAHR CW9, TAURUS PT92, TAURUS 689, MOSSY 500 NRA member

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October 5th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#24
Ragin Cajun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 672	I carry 180gr Gold Dots in my G23. They are very accurate, no issues, and a great round. I bought 2 boxes of 165gr. HST's a few weeks ago when ATG had them in stock. I'll give them a try soon to see how they shoot.

October 8th, 2009, 01:13 PM	#29
j21blackjack Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 334	I just bought 3 boxes of 165 HST from ammunitiontogo.com for $25 a box.