HD .45 ACP suggestions - Page 2

Thumper · November 5th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Federal HSTs, Corbon DPX, Speer Gold Dot, Winchester SXT... which one does your gun like? If you can do your part, any of these rounds will do theirs!

Bart · November 5th, 2009, 08:38 PM

Federal Hydra-Shok 165 gr.--1060 fps. deep penetration.

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jem102 · November 5th, 2009, 09:00 PM

Confirmed Hydra-Shok person but have gone to Gold Dots for availability as of this past year. I had a chance to shoot a couple of boxes of PMC Starfire last week and very impressed with the accuracy. Don't know the PMC's expansion characteristics but "looks" like an aggressive bullet. I would only carry 230 gr. for SD in any of the above brands. Many years ago I carried 200 gr. Lawman (dubbed the flying ashtray) but can't remember the last time I saw a box of them for sale.

M203Sniper · November 5th, 2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

I believe that your training and practice with the firearm, along with knowing that your firearm can 'effectively eat' the ammo you have chosen (any brand or weight that has been proven for your weapon) is far more important than if you should select 230 gr over 185 gr, or Hydra Shok over Speer Gold Dot. OMO

IMO you should take this advice.

Cuda66 · November 6th, 2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

I believe that your training and practice with the firearm, along with knowing that your firearm can 'effectively eat' the ammo you have chosen (any brand or weight that has been proven for your weapon) is far more important than if you should select 230 gr over 185 gr, or Hydra Shok over Speer Gold Dot. OMO

Wisely spoken.

My choice is a premium JHP from a major ammunition manufacturer that is 100% reliable and acceptibly accurate in my pistols in my hands.

After that, I prefer heavier bullets to lighter; 230 and 200 grain, respectively, in .45. I also prefer +P, but not in all of my pistols.

varob · November 6th, 2009, 01:42 PM

I recommend this site a lot. It's data helped me make the switch from my long tome carry round Hydra-Shok's to HST's.
Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo

I was able to find some at ammo to go. But you may have do a little searching

razor02097 · November 6th, 2009, 02:36 PM

Hornaday TAP .45+p If i can get it otherwise its Hornaday XTP .45+p

C hawk Glock · November 8th, 2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majorlk

Please take his loads with a healthy does of caution. Beginning reloaders should use the information in published reloading manuals, starting with the minimum loads listed and working up to top loads carefully.

What is a comfortable load in one gun may be too hot for another, especially if one is not using the exact components (including cases) as the other fella.

Hi,

Yes indeed I do agree with you in most cases about reloading. This gentlemen is one of the most technical shooters that I have talked too. I know exactly what firearms he is feeding with this ammo and all of his studies and technical specs and applications.

From one engineer to another, I was pretty impressed with his data and he is far more knowledgeable then I about the years of trial and error with regards to reloading.

bstrawse · November 8th, 2009, 01:25 PM

I'm carrying either Speer Gold Dots or Federal HST in all of my carry .45s -- all 1911s that is ;)
B

gottabkiddin · November 8th, 2009, 05:51 PM

230gr Speer Gold Dots for my G36. I'm also lookin at the 200gr +p Speer GDs. Again, good enough for the GSP, godda be good enough for my home and personal protection.

GBK

November 5th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#11
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	Federal HSTs, Corbon DPX, Speer Gold Dot, Winchester SXT... which one does your gun like? If you can do your part, any of these rounds will do theirs! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

November 6th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#16
varob Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,275	I recommend this site a lot. It's data helped me make the switch from my long tome carry round Hydra-Shok's to HST's. Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo I was able to find some at ammo to go. But you may have do a little searching __________________ Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see! -Tony Soprano

November 6th, 2009, 02:36 PM	#17
razor02097 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 121	Hornaday TAP .45+p If i can get it otherwise its Hornaday XTP .45+p __________________ We the people want a regulated government. They the government want a regulated people. The only thing keeping government from getting what they want is our rights. Don't let them take our rights away!

November 8th, 2009, 01:25 PM	#19
bstrawse Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 120	I'm carrying either Speer Gold Dots or Federal HST in all of my carry .45s -- all 1911s that is ;) B __________________ NRA Life Member The Family: Kimbers, Glocks, Berettas, Springfields, Bushmasters, Milt Sparks, Crossbreed Supertucks.

November 8th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#20
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,347	230gr Speer Gold Dots for my G36. I'm also lookin at the 200gr +p Speer GDs. Again, good enough for the GSP, godda be good enough for my home and personal protection. GBK __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

November 5th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#12
Bart Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 337	Federal Hydra-Shok 165 gr.--1060 fps. deep penetration. ____________________________ Death Smiles At Everyone--Marines Smile Back.

November 5th, 2009, 09:00 PM	#13
jem102 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jefferson County TN Posts: 146	Confirmed Hydra-Shok person but have gone to Gold Dots for availability as of this past year. I had a chance to shoot a couple of boxes of PMC Starfire last week and very impressed with the accuracy. Don't know the PMC's expansion characteristics but "looks" like an aggressive bullet. I would only carry 230 gr. for SD in any of the above brands. Many years ago I carried 200 gr. Lawman (dubbed the flying ashtray) but can't remember the last time I saw a box of them for sale.

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