Moe Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I usually try and stay with the jacketed hollow points of a medium weight range. I still like the Winchester Silvertips and have a lot of the first generation Black Talons for various calibers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Cor-Bon 200grain in a 45, any jacketed 125 in 357, cor-Bon 380, and all lead 158 grain hp semi wad cutter in 38spl (FBI load).Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Speer Gold Dot in 9mm. 124 grain +P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLH70 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 158gr Semi jacketed HP in my 357, 124gr Gold Dot's in my 9mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hornady Critical Defense 185g 45ACP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crashbox Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Currently have Winchester Supreme Elite 180gn for my SIG .40, Speer Gold Dot 125gn and 158gn for my .357 Magnum wheelgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRogue Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 My favorites...9mm - Winchester Ranger Talon 127 grain +P+ (RA9TA).40 S&W - Winchester Ranger Talon 165 grain (RA40TA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1045 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Favorite handgun ammo is federal hydrashock 45acp.After a 45, hydrashock 180grain for the 10mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I worry about the hollow point opening up in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I worry about the hollow point opening up in real life. Then hit 'em with ball! Guaranteed 0 expansion!Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1045 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I worry about the hollow point opening up in real life. I did an experiment. I have pool that is 4 feet deep. Shot a couple of the 45 hydrashock into the pool. Both were shot out of a commander size gun, so velocity was lower than with full size. They didnt even dent the bottom of the pool. In WATER they still opened up to about .80 inches and really nasty sharp edges. I don't worry about them opening if they need to be used.The whole point of using hollow point is to get the bullet to dump its energy into whatever you are shooing, if it goes thru, it takes a good measure of its energy with it. A person goes down because of one or two things when shot. 1. Massive blood loss that shuts the person down. 2. So much energy overwhelms the nervous system and shuts if off like a light. Variables exist. Drug and alcohol intake can keep someone up even after being shot 30 times. Sheer meanness can too. On the other side if a person believes strong enough any bullet can kill them, a glancing shot with a .22 will do the job.If you really worry, try a glaser safety slug, its just compressed small shot, guaranteed to open up.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Bullets always open up in water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1045 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 My reasoning may not be perfect on the subject, but I believe that if the bullet opens up in a low density material such as water, it should, with a high probability, open up in flesh. I state probability since putting someone down with a handgun is really an iffy business. Empirical studies show that even the best combination of gun, ammo, caliber, and shooting can only do it about 68% of the time for a one shot stop.Start adding in other variables and the chances of a one shot stop goes way down.My weapon of choice is a 12 gauge pump with slugs inter-spaced with #8 shot. Its just kinda hard to carry one of those concealed in Texas and not be noticed. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 How about some of the smaller calibers, particularly the ones used for concealed carry? Like .380 for instance. For .380 I think a case could be made to stick with ball. I wonder if you would get adequate penetration with hollow points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMac Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Favorite carry...Rossi 2" SS 38sp w/ (5) Glaser Safety Slugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPee Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I stick with ammo that has a proven track record, which means a load that has a body of usage with law enforcement agencies. In my 9mm I carry Speer Gold Dot 124 grain +P JHP. It is the issue load of the New York City Police Department.In my 40's I use WW Ranger LE 155 gr JHP. You can usually find statistical information on these loads in studies of law enforcement experience with them, which I find very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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