May 14, 2013, 10:24 PM | #26 |
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I use Corbon DPX 185gr plus P in my 1911's
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May 14, 2013, 10:34 PM | #27 |
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1. Winchester Ranger +P 230gr.
2. Hornady Critical Duty +P 230gr. 3. Hornady Critical Defense 185gr. FTX 4. Federal HST +P 230gr. These are just my personal favorites....
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May 15, 2013, 11:44 AM | #28 |
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Gold Dot 200 +p or GD 230jhp are my top choice.
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May 17, 2013, 10:56 PM | #30 |
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I agree that hardball is not a bad choice in .45 acp. It's just not the best choice and that was the question.
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May 18, 2013, 06:39 AM | #31 |
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Massive damage in any size 45acp gun. This is one of the reasons i don't carry my 10mm that much anymore and just stick with my 45.
Gold Dot 230 As good as it gets. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=frFfF-hWpxk
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Really, any JHP 200gr or heavier is at least decent. Part of the beauty of the .45 is that you don't have to be particularly picky about ammo because most JHP loadings have enough weight to penetrate adequately and a large enough cavity to expand reliably even if loaded with older JHP bullet designs. My personal preference is Federal HST 230gr +P but I wouldn't feel bad about Speer Gold Dots, Remington Golden Saber, Winchester Ranger or PDX1, Hornady XTP or Critical Duty.
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I'm quite partial to Winchester Ranger-T 230 grain pills. Large, deep permanent wound cavities.
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May 18, 2013, 08:52 AM | #34 |
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The 45acp is much easier picking a round than other calibers. Its so easy that hardball can work but considering the performance of modern hollow points, any mentioned above is a better choice. If your 45 pistol needs hard ball to function reliably, then you probably should get another 45.
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May 18, 2013, 10:03 AM | #35 |
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Best .45 defensive ammo
My honest opinion is that any of the top shelf ammo from one of the major producers will serve well. Remington golden sabers, Winchester PDX, Hornady critical defense, Speer gold dots, Federal HST; they're all good stuff.
Then there's the "boutique" ammo from Cor-Bon, Double Tap, Buffalo Bore, etc. I'm sure it's good, too. But I don't know if its performance justifies the extra cost. |
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I load 185gr Critical Defense standard pressure in both my nightstand Springer Loaded and in a Kimber UCII I occasionally carry ... both feed the rounds perfectly, it's accurate if I do my part and I trust it ... In fact, any gun I own that is used for SD in any way will be loaded with CD rounds ... that includes the NAA Pug I carry in my pocket when I'm home during the day ... I just like shooting them; I'm guessing any brand name JHP that feeds would be fine ...
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PMC Starfire 230gr!
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+1 to Hornady Critical Duty +P 230gr
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