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May 21, 2017, 07:37 PM
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For .45 acp, it's 230 gr. Federal HST or 230 gr. Gold Dots. I have one pistol, a Baer Stinger that I use 230 gr. Remington Golden Sabers.
For 9mm, it's either 124 gr. Federal HST (standard pressure) or 124 gr. +P Speer Gold Dots (my Kahr likes them). For .380, I have used FMJ but plan on switching to Hornady Critical Defense upon testing for reliability. For .38 spl (snubbies), I've been using 135 gr +P Speer Gold Dot for short barrels but am considering switching to Remington Golden Saber 125 gr. +P. |
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May 22, 2017, 03:06 PM
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.380 Hornady Critical Defense 95gr.
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May 22, 2017, 03:26 PM
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Depending on mode I either carry a .40 or a .45 or a .380. All in about equal proportions.
I believe they are all stoked with Gold Dot HP.
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May 22, 2017, 09:10 PM
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In my .357 LCR the Winchester 130gr +P PDX1:
http://www.luckygunner.com/wincheste...nse-20#geltest  In my Shield 9 the Federal 150gr HST: http://www.luckygunner.com/9mm-150-g...rounds#geltest 
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May 23, 2017, 01:27 AM
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Wymark have you been able to find the 150gr in anything other then the "civilian" 20rnd boxes?
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May 23, 2017, 08:43 PM
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No, but I haven't really looked either. I picked up a couple boxes a week or two ago and loaded up my BHP and Shield. Pretty impressive expansion for a 150gr bullet, though.
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May 24, 2017, 07:06 AM
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Currently carrying:
Glock 31 IWB 125 gr. HST @ 1,385 fps / 533# KE (my chrono average) As a 2nd option (not necessarily back up) in pocket, Kahr PM9 Corbon 115 +P JHP @ 1,264 fps / 408# KE (chrono average, from short barrel) Corbon 115 +P performed well in Lucky Gunner test @ 1,221 fps: 13.6'' / .56 which should be sufficient for a "2nd option"  http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self...llistic-tests/ I like the combo, its easy to carry & conceal, probably stick with it through summer.
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June 10, 2017, 10:07 PM
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9x18 Makaraov 95 gr. Hornady XTP.
It will penetrate four layers of denim and go 12" in ballistic gel expanding to over .50 caliber. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whURQiqm8aQ
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June 12, 2017, 10:51 AM
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For my Ruger LCP Custom I run 380 acp Speer Gold Dot 90 grain.
Kahr CT9 its Federal 9mm HST 147 grain. Kahr CT45 its Federal 45 acp HST 230 grain. Rock Island Armory M1911 A1 GI its Federal Round Ball 230 grain. |
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June 12, 2017, 11:42 AM
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.45 ACP 230 grain JHP various manufacturers.
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June 12, 2017, 03:29 PM
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What I use in different guns...
.380 90gr Critical Defense .38SPL 158gr LSWCHP+P 9mm 124gr Gold Dots .45 ACP 230 gr Golden Sabers 12ga 00Buck YMMV. tom.
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