Posted: 3/22/2007 12:26:42 PM EDT
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I read the Defensive ammo FAQ above and was dissapointed to see Hydra-Shoks are seemingly sub par. My dad ran 'em in his .45 exclusivley and I have done the same in my .40. What can I get READILY that is a good choice since I need to replace my Fed. rounds for my USP 40 thats have good performance?  ETA: Federal is still saying their rounds meet FBI requirements, was the FAQ talkin' about High Shoks? There is a difference [confused] |
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Hydra-Shok is an old style bulet the new Fed ammo is HST (some say Hydra-Shok Two) Check it out HST This is what I carry in all my guns..  I think its the best right now.. |
Check out www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=237 It may not be clear specifically what the bullet differences are, but the HST is the newest, potentially best design. I didn't recommend them earlier because you mentioned easy availability. The HSTs are out there, but a little harder to find than the Gold Dots - hence I recommended the latter. Most "better" sporting goods stores carry the Gold Dots. |
I don't know if they specifically pass the FBI test, but it's known with absolute certainty that they're poor performers against layered clothing (failure to expand). |