That was some good reading. Thanks.. As far as carry load is concerned I will shoot a few different brands and styles through the XD and see which gives me the best grouping. Im not too concerned with name brands or marketing gimicks, but i will admit that the hornady tap caught my eye about 3 months ago when looking for a round to put through my 380 to see what the "wet phonebook" test looked like in person. I liked the black nickel because ofcorse it looks mean... but the performace of the round was really impressive. I know there has been a thread on this ammo before so i wont start preaching its worth here but, i am very interested in it, and compairing it to others that are made strictly for self defence or hunting. But thats an adventure just to please myself not to prove which is best to others. But i will keep my notes,pictures, and video if anyone is interested in seeing them whem im finished.
P.S. I just got done trying to order some from online sites. and The TAP ammo is backorderd EVERY WHERE. unless you get some from gunbroker or direct for hornady (expensive) you S.O.L for 14-15 weeks