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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:17:35 PM EST
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Generally 115gr Hornady Critical Defense in my P226 Legion or P365X Macro TacOps.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:27:20 PM EST
[#2]
147, 180, & 230 gr HST
150 gr Underwood hardcast WC for the occasional .38 |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:27:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It seems like me, many of you carry your hand loads for personal protection. I had always read that you never carry hand loads because an overzealous prosecutor could use that to hang you. I really do not care. I prefer the hand loads because I take a lot of time measuring the powder charges and always use new brass. The are absolutely reliable and consistent. Just wondering what everyone thinks of hand loads for personal protection. I asked a good friend who works murder investigations and self defense cases for a living. He says there has never been a case in Texas that he knows of in which hand loaded ammunition was of any relevance whatsoever. He may be wrong but I assume he knows what he's talking about?? If anyone knows has any examples they've heard of in court I'd be interested also. I've always wondered the same as you because honestly I trust my reloads better than factory that cost twice as much. And my SD's and accuracy are far better, no doubt. If a lawyer wants to address your overly lethal ammunition, or your reloads effects on their client, I don't see why they couldn't say the same with someone choosing hollow points instead of FMJ. You picking one type of ammo over another is no different than the choice you make to use hand loads over factory, neither choices I would assume are substantial in court if you have at least a somewhat intelligent lawyer. My personal EDC load is 115 xtp's on top of 5.7gr cfe pistol and cci 500 primers, getting around 1180fps out of my 365. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:29:58 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Generally 115gr Hornady Critical Defense in my P365 Same here. Even though they're not illegal, people (especially cops) get their panties in bunch when it come to hollow points. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:33:14 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I asked a good friend who works murder investigations and self defense cases for a living. He says there has never been a case in Texas that he knows of in which hand loaded ammunition was of any relevance whatsoever. He may be wrong but I assume he knows what he's talking about?? If anyone knows has any examples they've heard of in court I'd be interested also. I've always wondered the same as you because honestly I trust my reloads better than factory that cost twice as much. And my SD's and accuracy are far better, no doubt. If a lawyer wants to address your overly lethal ammunition, or your reloads effects on their client, I don't see why they couldn't say the same with someone choosing hollow points instead of FMJ. You picking one type of ammo over another is no different than the choice you make to use hand loads over factory, neither choices I would assume are substantial in court if you have at least a somewhat intelligent lawyer. My personal EDC load is 115 xtp's on top of 5.7gr cfe pistol and cci 500 primers, getting around 1180fps out of my 365. That is very respectable speed out of a P365. My hand loads with 124 grain are over 5.1 grains of CFE Pistol. I need to chrono them again, but they were running along in the middle of the pack of 124gr factory ammo. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:33:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hornady Critical Defense 115gn FTX. Used in a Shield+ with a 3.1” barrel. Not sure if this is the best ammo for my carry piece but it’s what I bought when I lived in nj and was working towards getting my carry permit there. Being nj we were limited in what the king’s men allowed. I also use the same ammo in my Gen 5 G19. Again, not sure if it’s the best ammo for it given the reasons above. I’m definitely open to better suggestions. @TheTallest YO, When did you escape from behind enemy lines? You still working the same job? |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:35:06 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So who makes relatively inexpensive 147gr FMJ range ammo that roughly matches the velocity of 147gr HST/Gold Dot? Speer lawman or Federal American Eagle |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:41:54 PM EST
[#8]
Gold dot or Hornady Critical Duty.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:54:47 PM EST
[#9]
147g Ranger Ts in the 9mm
230g Ranger Ts in the .45. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 1:24:09 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @TheTallest YO, When did you escape from behind enemy lines? You still working the same job? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Hornady Critical Defense 115gn FTX. Used in a Shield+ with a 3.1” barrel. Not sure if this is the best ammo for my carry piece but it’s what I bought when I lived in nj and was working towards getting my carry permit there. Being nj we were limited in what the king’s men allowed. I also use the same ammo in my Gen 5 G19. Again, not sure if it’s the best ammo for it given the reasons above. I’m definitely open to better suggestions. @TheTallest YO, When did you escape from behind enemy lines? You still working the same job? @Bullseye100 We sold the house on December 28th, 2022 and were out of nj by March 10th. I’m with the same company and commuting into nj for work. We’re looking for property now to shoot on and eventually build a house on. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 1:26:02 PM EST
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Right now? 180gr Hornady XTP.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 1:52:54 PM EST
[#12]
Why does Speer Gold Dot cost so much more than Federal HST? On AmmoSeek HST starts in the $0.20/round range while Gold Dot is in the $0.70/round area and quickly goes up from there. What gives?
Nice to be able to get a case of a thousand 147gr FMJ rounds for less than $250 though |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 2:17:27 PM EST
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Posted: 7/13/2023 2:31:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m probably a little out of date, but some days I still roll with black talon 200gr SXT. I have basically half a case left and shoot a mag or two a year. https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/uu220/ramairfour/Range/.highres/F495C890-B900-4078-8EBD-A24CF9009EAD_zps9vzjnu0o.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" target="_blank">https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/uu220/ramairfour/Range/.highres/F495C890-B900-4078-8EBD-A24CF9009EAD_zps9vzjnu0o.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds Nicely done, down to the Randall. Reminds me of my yoot. I'm sure there's a Jackass Rig around there somewhere. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 2:41:37 PM EST
[#15]
Vintage Black Talons because they piss off the liberals.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 2:48:11 PM EST
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Carrying a Glock 36 today. 230 gr. Golden Sabers.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 2:51:17 PM EST
[#17]
P365XL with hornady critical defense
I typically have a full sized nearby but I honestly just carry ball in anything thats a secondary option |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 2:53:50 PM EST
[#18]
Reloads with 115 XTS.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 3:02:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Having the XTP loads match the same POA/POI of my FMJ match/practice ammo is a nice benefit as well. Hornady sells bullets called HAP that are just for this purpose- identical bullet to the XTP with the exception of the the grooves cut in the hollow point, making them quite a bit cheaper. 15 cpr if I remember right for the 115's. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 3:22:28 PM EST
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I generally carry a Ruger SP101 loaded with 158 gr handloads loaded to ~1200 fps. out of a 2.25" bbl. They'll generally shoot lenghthwise through a Buick. I like them.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 3:27:59 PM EST
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I've carried Federal 124 grain HSTs in all my 9mm carry guns for years now but recently went to Underwood Extreme Defender Platinum 90 grain +P+ solids for my traveling gun, a G26.3 I built from a stripped frame. All others still have the HSTs in them and their mags.
I'm a firm believer that shot placement is the single most important factor in handgun stops and anything except RN ammo will likely work. It's my funeral if I'm wrong. On the rare occasions when I'm carrying my 442, it's the Speer .38 Special Gold Dot Short Barrel 135 grain +P JHPs. .357 Magnum, any quality 125 grain JHP. .44 Magnum, 240 grain Keith SWC (as this is primarily a woods walking gun). .45 ACP Golden Sabre 185 grain +P .380 ACP Remington 95 grain Flat Point FMJ |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 3:31:25 PM EST
[#22]
9mm Critical Duty 135 GR, standard pressure or HST 124 GR, standard pressure.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 4:00:47 PM EST
[#23]
Shield plus with 124 grain HST or
4516 with 165 gr HST or |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 4:36:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hornady sells bullets called HAP that are just for this purpose- identical bullet to the XTP with the exception of the the grooves cut in the hollow point, making them quite a bit cheaper. 15 cpr if I remember right for the 115's. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Having the XTP loads match the same POA/POI of my FMJ match/practice ammo is a nice benefit as well. Hornady sells bullets called HAP that are just for this purpose- identical bullet to the XTP with the exception of the the grooves cut in the hollow point, making them quite a bit cheaper. 15 cpr if I remember right for the 115's. Hornady will be hard pressed to match the cost of a powder coated lead bullet  Other than the 95gr Armscor FMJs I load for .380, I’ve only loaded plated or powder coated lead for plinking and match use in pistol calibers for the last ~5yrs. The cost difference is significant when you’re shooting and loading 2-5k every year. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 4:36:59 PM EST
[#25]
Speer 124gr Gold Dot
Or Federal 115gr HydraShok |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 4:38:36 PM EST
[#26]
Hornady critical defense .38 spl +P
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Posted: 7/13/2023 4:49:42 PM EST
[#27]
It was the 124gr +P Gold Dot but they've been a little hard to find lately. I've been testing the 124gr +P HST and will probably go to that.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 4:57:42 PM EST
[#28]
Rem Black Belt 124gr +P
IMI 124 gr black tip +P Win 115 hp 9BPLE +P+ Speer gold dots 124 gr Hornady 135 +P gr hp. I think |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 5:21:49 PM EST
[#29]
9mm=Winchester 127 grain +P+
45 ACP=Hornady 220 grain critical duty, or 230 grain Federal Hydra shok |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 5:26:05 PM EST
[#30]
Gold Dot 124gr 9mm +P. I have a bunch of 147gr HSTs that I bought on sale I'll probably be switching to.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 5:26:39 PM EST
[#31]
Federal HST 147GR 9MM
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Posted: 7/13/2023 5:27:29 PM EST
[#32]
Federal HST 147 gr. or Winchester Ranger 147 gr. in my 9mm's.
Speer Gold Dots in my revolvers. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 5:27:47 PM EST
[#33]
Some Underwood 180gr 1400 FPS 10mm shit.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 5:37:41 PM EST
[#34]
45 acp 230 gr Federal HST
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Posted: 7/13/2023 7:25:08 PM EST
[#35]
.45 acp, 230gr HST
.40 SW, 180gr Gold Dot. 180gr Ranger T 9mm, 124gr Gold Dot |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 7:26:59 PM EST
[#36]
Federal HST 124gr +P in my personal CCW.
Federal HST 147gr HST in my duty weapon. |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 7:29:37 PM EST
[#37]
147 HST
EDC X9s |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 8:32:25 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why does Speer Gold Dot cost so much more than Federal HST? On AmmoSeek HST starts in the $0.20/round range while Gold Dot is in the $0.70/round area and quickly goes up from there. What gives? Nice to be able to get a case of a thousand 147gr FMJ rounds for less than $250 though When I just pulled up AmmoSeek, the cheapest straight 147gr HST is .65/round. You can get the train/defend for .52/round but that is 50 HST and 50 FMJ |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 8:33:38 PM EST
[#39]
RA9TA 127gr +p is my preferred HP. Then Speer Gold dot +p anything.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 8:44:36 PM EST
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Posted: 7/13/2023 8:55:53 PM EST
[#41]
124gr+p HST in a G43 and two different G19’s,
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Posted: 7/13/2023 8:58:47 PM EST
[#42]
HSTs in everything for social situations, woods guns get hot loaded XTPs (except in grizz country).
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Posted: 7/13/2023 9:35:00 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure where you are seeing .20/round on HSTs. You are doing really well to get 115gr FMJ for $250/1000. When I just pulled up AmmoSeek, the cheapest straight 147gr HST is .65/round. You can get the train/defend for .52/round but that is 50 HST and 50 FMJ Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why does Speer Gold Dot cost so much more than Federal HST? On AmmoSeek HST starts in the $0.20/round range while Gold Dot is in the $0.70/round area and quickly goes up from there. What gives? Nice to be able to get a case of a thousand 147gr FMJ rounds for less than $250 though When I just pulled up AmmoSeek, the cheapest straight 147gr HST is .65/round. You can get the train/defend for .52/round but that is 50 HST and 50 FMJ I think you’re right, I may have misread earlier |
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Posted: 7/13/2023 9:37:03 PM EST
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Blem/factory seconds gold dots in 9mm.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 9:38:28 PM EST
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Posted: 7/14/2023 6:39:45 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Blem/factory seconds gold dots in 9mm. I'm not sure blem or seconds is what I want in my carry ammo  unless it's just something like the color is a little off.
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Posted: 7/14/2023 10:19:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I used to be highly concerned with what I carried. Maybe I should still be, but I feel that shot placement probably means more than any marginal differences in terminal performance. So basically anything other than target ammo. Agreed...I used to be so into ballistics testing, etc. Now I'm of the opinion use a good quality SD load and put it in the right place. |
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Posted: 7/14/2023 10:27:10 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Agreed...I used to be so into ballistics testing, etc. Now I'm of the opinion use a good quality SD load and put it in the right place. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I used to be highly concerned with what I carried. Maybe I should still be, but I feel that shot placement probably means more than any marginal differences in terminal performance. So basically anything other than target ammo. Agreed...I used to be so into ballistics testing, etc. Now I'm of the opinion use a good quality SD load and put it in the right place. This is pretty much what I’m coming to. I’d still like to pick at least one specific projectile weight/velocity range to minimize POI shift between loads, but I think that’s about as picky as I’m gonna get |
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Posted: 7/15/2023 5:14:28 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Agreed...I used to be so into ballistics testing, etc. Now I'm of the opinion use a good quality SD load and put it in the right place. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I used to be highly concerned with what I carried. Maybe I should still be, but I feel that shot placement probably means more than any marginal differences in terminal performance. So basically anything other than target ammo. Agreed...I used to be so into ballistics testing, etc. Now I'm of the opinion use a good quality SD load and put it in the right place. Shot placement and sufficient penetration are paramount, all else (including expansion) is secondary. |
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Posted: 7/15/2023 7:07:41 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is pretty much what I’m coming to. I’d still like to pick at least one specific projectile weight/velocity range to minimize POI shift between loads, but I think that’s about as picky as I’m gonna get Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I used to be highly concerned with what I carried. Maybe I should still be, but I feel that shot placement probably means more than any marginal differences in terminal performance. So basically anything other than target ammo. Agreed...I used to be so into ballistics testing, etc. Now I'm of the opinion use a good quality SD load and put it in the right place. This is pretty much what I’m coming to. I’d still like to pick at least one specific projectile weight/velocity range to minimize POI shift between loads, but I think that’s about as picky as I’m gonna get That’s why I went with 147gr XTPs for 9mm. All my match ammo was subs for suppressed PCCs and I just used the same load in my pistols. |
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