Recommend to me .40 defense ammo please

• Jul 18, 2016

• #1

Garet Jax

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Hello all,

I have searched for various terms here and can't find a definitive thread discussing .40 defense ammo.

Please don't let this drop into a debate between 9mm, .40 and .45.

I am using a Glock 35 if the handgun matters. Thanks.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #2

Arcamm

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The Wifey runs Golden Saber in her Glock 22C.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #3

Trbo6gn

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Jun 30, 2011

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Harford Co.

I use 180 gr. Federal HST.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #4

byf43

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Feb 5, 2012

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Southern Maryland ("Calvert County")

Federal 165 grain HST is what I carry in my .40 pistols.
(S&W Shield and Glock G23.)

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #5

jimbobborg

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Aug 2, 2010

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Northern Virginia

Winchester Ranger SXT, 180gr. But my 40 is a competition gun, so they're in the "backup magazines" in the safe.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #6

smokey

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Jan 31, 2008

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HST or DPX and call it a day....ooookay, gold dots too.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #7

swinokur

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Apr 15, 2009

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Westminster USA

180g Federal HST's

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #8

Fordracer2082

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Jun 10, 2007

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Glen Burnie

I'm running 180 gold dots and ranger bonded in my shield. Rangers , gold dots and hst are all good choices. Try different weights to see what you and your glock shoot best

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #9

T

TheRealJimDavis

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Jan 28, 2013

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The Burnie

Federal HST 165gr

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #10

N

Name Taken

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Central

Winchester Ranger, HST, or Gold Dots...really can't go wrong with any of them.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #11

lee2

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http://www.hornady.com/store/critical_defense
All Critical Defense® ammunition is loaded in nickel cases for increased visibility in low-light situations. Premium low fl ash propellants deliver proven performance, even in very shortbarreled handguns, and won't disrupt your vision. Reliable expansion and dependable terminal performance can be counted on for concealed carry/personal protection.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #12

DaemonAssassin

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Political refugee in WV

Speer Gold Dot (LE) 180 gr hollowpoints.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #13

Bisleyfan44

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Wicomico

http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/

Hope this helps.

Always make sure whatever you choose feeds/functions in YOUR gun.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #14

mopar92

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May 5, 2011

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Taneytown

I use Hornady Critical Duty for my G22. Better performance post intermediate barrier (I'm in or around cars 16-18 hours a day). So make sure you tailor your defensive round choice for your lifestyle.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #15

BossmanPJ

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I think you meant to say .45

It happens. :-)

I had to....

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #16

smokey

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mopar92 said:

I use Hornady Critical Duty for my G22. Better performance post intermediate barrier (I'm in or around cars 16-18 hours a day). So make sure you tailor your defensive round choice for your lifestyle.

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You should also probably watch this

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #17

mopar92

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May 5, 2011

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Taneytown

smokey0118 said:

You should also probably watch this

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Thats half an hour I could be paid doing other stuff!

I'll watch it tomorrow at work when I'm being paid to do other stuff anyways.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #18

joppaj

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My Department issues Glock 22's and we use 165gr Gold Dots. I've never had a malfunction that was caused by the ammo and they've performed well when we've used them.

 

• Jul 18, 2016

• #19

Garet Jax

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BossmanPJ said:

I think you meant to say .45

It happens. :-)

I had to....

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• Jul 18, 2016

• #20

alucard0822

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Oct 29, 2007

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PA

I carry 180gr HSTs, they are consistently at or near the top of all loads for "on paper" ballistic performance, and are readily available in 50rd LEO packaging for reasonable prices. Being a heavy bullet on a moderate load they also have less flash, blast and recoil than mosr 40 loads, nothing like the blast and snappy recoil of hot 165gr loads. Another load I really like is the 165gr Gold dot 53949 load, only spec'ed at 1050fps it's one of the lightest loads in a modern premium brand, downside is they are hard to find. Where the 180gr HST feels about the same as a 147+p in 9mm, the Gold dot feels like a standard pressure, both exceed the ballistics of their 9mm counterparts by a fair margin without the "snappy" recoil and blast that 40 is known for.