Carry Ammo

[25mux]

I did a quick search, and did not find anything, and if I missed it I do apologize.

I have both a glock 21 and a glock 36, the 36 is what I routinely carry. I have not been carrying long and I was curious what ammo most others carry especially in .45 caliber.

I am fairly recently separated from the USMC, and prior to now all my ammo has been supplied (read:issued) and I am curious as to what the best carry ammo is. Thanks

 

[Turn Key]

First, thank you for your service bro.

The topic of carry ammo will go on for ever in the gun forums. But in our current ammo crisis go with what ever major manufactured hollow point that you are able to find. Speer Gold Dots & Corbon DPX are what I use.

But honestly, if you shoot any creature on earth in the face they will tend to leave you alone.

TK

 

[cosermann]

Here's some homework for you:

FirearmsTactical.com - Home

Or you can just pick something off this list (more current) and function test it (it is based on the principles espoused above):

Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I carry Golden Sabers in my Sig, but would be comfortable with any major manufacturer's hollow point ammo. Just stay away from the gimmicky stuff, stay with a reputable brand, and you'll be fine.

 

[25mux]

Thanks guys. Good looking out.

 

[billybob44]

.45acp. Carry Load..

Most any of the current SD hollow point will work--IF they work in your pistol.
You would not go wrong with what you were issued=.230 Ball--It will drop most any two or four legged critter on this earth..Bill.

 

[Lukethespook]

I carry Hornady Critical Defense. I like them so far.

 

[Khazik]

For starters, welcome back to the civi world man, lots of 'former' Marines to include myself. Secondly: sticking with hollow points is a no brainer as FMJ is more through-n-through which = more unintended casualties.

I carry Hornady Critical Defense, Gold Dot or any other reputable name-brand HP's will be just fine. In the winter time it's recommended you opt for heavier loads vs. lighter ones (180grn vs 165/155grn for .40 for example) due to heavier coats like leather jackets and multiple layers being common, and lighter loads for summer-time to avoid over penetration. Always have in mind your backstop might not always be a brick wall.

As long as energy is transferred from the projectile to the first target, with minimal fragmentation (depending on who you ask), yer good.

 

[netsecurity]

I believe Federal HST (Hydra-Shock Two, as in version 2.0) is the gold standard and is used by most police. Normally I can find it for $26/50 which is about half the price of civilian commercial hollow points, such as Speer Gold Dot, since those are sold in packs of 20. You cannot buy HST at WalMart or any big brand store, since it is labelled Leo only by the manufacturer, but you can buy it online or maybe at your LGS. At least that is how it was the last time I checked.

My second favorite is Winchester Ranger, and it also fits the descriptions above.

 

[boogieman]

In my .45 I run either Remington golden sabers or federal hydro shocks. Both have run well for me. Hornady makes some great loads right now also. As stated before right now just about any of the factory jhp loads will be fine.

Everyone has their own opinion on what is best, you just need to find which one runs the best through your gun and go with it.

 

[jb1212]

cosermann: That first link is a great resource. I just applied for my LTCH, and honestly reading something like that then signing it ought to be mandatory.

 

[dyerwatcher]

I have had great success with golden sabers and critical defense. I lean towards critical defense due to the polymer tip. Feeds like ball but won't clog.