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In a concealed carry (short barrel) revolver shooting factory ammunition normally considered suitable for self defence we have:
357 Magnum:
Buffalo Bore 125HP @ 1225 fps
Buffalo Bore 125HP HV @ 1700 fps
Buffalo Bore 140HP @ 1150 fps
Buffalo Bore 158HP @ 100 fps
Buffalo Bore 158HP HV @ 1475 fps
Corbon 110 Self Defense JHP @ 1500 fps
Corbon 125 Self Defense JHP @ 1450 fps
Corbon 140 Self Defense JHP @ 1325 fps
Black Hills 125HP @ 1500 fps
Black Hills 158HP @ 1250 fps
Double Tap 125 Bonded Defense JHP @ 1600 fps
Double Tap 158 HP @ 1400 fps
Federal 125 Personal Defense JHP @ 1450 fps
Federal 130 Personal Defense Low Recoil Hydra Shock JHP @ 1300 fps
Federal 158 Personal Defense JHP @ 1240 fps
Federal 158 Personal Defense Hydra Shock JHP @ 1240 fps
Fiochi 124 XTP JHP @ 1250 fps
Fiochi 125 Semi JSP @ 1450 fps
Fiochi 148 JHP @ 1500 fps
Fiochi 158 JHP @ 1250 fps
Hornady 125 Critical Defense Flex Tip EXP @ 1500 fps
Hornady 125 XTP JHP @ 1500 fps
Hornady 140 XTP JHP @ 1350 fps
Hornady 158 XTP JHP @ 1250 fps
Remington 110 Semi JHP @ 1295 fps
Remington 125 Semi JHP @ 1450 fps
Remington 125 Golden Saber JHP @ 1220 fps
Remington 158 Semi JHP @ 1235 fps
Remington 180 Semi JHP @ 1145 fps
Speer 125 Gold Dot JHP @ 1450 fps
Speer 135 Gold Dot JHP @ 990 fps
Speer 158 Gold Dot JHP @ 1235 fps
Winchester 125 JHP @ 1450 fps
Winchester 145 Silver Tip JHP @ 1290 fps
Winchester 158 JHP @ 1235 fps
10mm:
Buffalo Bore 180HP @ 1350 fps
Corbon 135 Self Defense JHP @ 1400 fps
Corbon 150 Self Defense JHP @ 1325 fps
Corbon 165 Self Defense JHP @ 1250 fps
Double Tap 135 Nosler HP @ 1600 fps
Double Tap 155 Bonded Defense JHP @ 1475 fps
Double Tap 165 Bonded Defense JHP @ 1400 fps
Double Tap 180 JHP @ 1300 fps
Double Tap 180 Controlled Expansion JHP @ 1350 fps
Double Tap 200 JHP @ 1250 fps
Double Tap 230 Equalizer JHP @ 1040 fps
Federal 180 Personal Defense Hydra Shock JHP @ 1030 fps
Hornady 155 XTP JHP @ 1265 fps
Hornady 180 XTP JHP @ 1180 fps
Hornady 200 XTP JHP @ 1050 fps
Winchester 175 Silver Tip @ 1290 fps
40 S&W:
Winchester 155 Silver Tip JHP @ 1205 fps
Winchester 165 Supreme Elite Bonded PDXI JHP @ 1140 fps
Winchester 180 Supreme Elite Bonded PDXI JHP @ 1025 fps
Speer 155 Gold Dot JHP @ 1175 fps
Speer 165 Gold Dot JHP @ 1150 fps
Speer 180 Gold Dot JHP @ 985 fps
Speer 180 Gold Dot JHP Short Barrel @ 950 fps
Remington 155 JHP @ 1205 fps
Remington 165 Golden Saber JHP @ 1150 fps
Remington 165 Ultimate Home Defense JHP @ 1150 fps
Remington 180 Golden Saber JHP @ 1015 fps
Magtech 155 Guardian Gold JHP @ 1205 fps
Magtech 155 Sport JHP @ 1205 fps
Magtech 180 Guardiam Gold JHP @ 990 fps
Hornady 155 XTP JHP @ 1180 fps
Hornady 155 TAP Personal Defense JHP @ 1180 fps
Hornady 165 Critical Defense Flex Tip Expanding @ 1175 fps
Hornady 180 XTP JHP @ 950 fps
Hornady 180 TAP Personal Defense JHP @ 950 fps
Fiochi 155 XTP JHP @ 1180 fps
Fiochi 165 Shooting Dynamics JHP @ 1100 fps
Fiochi 180 XTP JHP @ 950 fps
Fiochi 180 Shooting Dynamics JHP @ 1000 fps
Federal 135 Personal Defense Low Recoil Hydra Shock JHP @ 1190 fps
Federal 155 Personal Defense Hydra Shock JHP @ 1140 fps
Federal 165 Personal Defense Hydra Shock JHP @ 980 fps
Federal 180 Personal Defense JHP @ 990 fps
Federal 180 Personal Defense Hydra Shock JHP @ 990 fps
Double Tap 135 JHP @ 1375 fps
Double Tap 155 Bonded Defense JHP @ 1275 fps
Double Tap 165 Bonded Defense JHP @ 1200 fps
Double Tap 180 Bonded Defense JHP @ 1100 fps
Double Tap 200 XTP JHP @ 1050 fps
Corbon 135 Self Defense JHP @ 1325 fps
Corbon 150 Self Defense JHP 1200 fps
Corbon 165 Self Defense JHP @ 1150 fps
Buffalo Bore 180 JHP @ 1100 fps
Buffalo Bore 155 JHP +P @ 1300 fps
Looking over the selection above we have no shortage of great self defense ammunition available for the 357 Magnum, 10mm Auto, or the 40 S&W. Everything listed should get the job done if you do your part. We have everything from reduced recoil loads, to very nasty recoiling loads. They all have a place, thats why they make them.
The Winchester 175 Silver Tip 10mm has been available for a very long time. It is an old design, and not Hi Tech, but at 1290 fps it is still a very good choice for self defense. Of all the ammunition carried by 10mm owners that I know, the Silver Tip is THE self defense load of choice. (Mainly Glock owners)
We have a couple new entries in Snub 40 S&W revolvers. Taurus, and Charter Arms. My local dealer has a Charter Arms 40 in stock. I think the Taurus could be tuned on a little, and made into a fairly good snub at a reasonable cost. It isn't a Smith & Wesson, however Smith & wesson does not make a 2" K frame 5 shot 40 S&W either.
Bob
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