9mm round for carry pistol

[steeleywhopper]

I may or may not have purchased a new 9mm pistol. I am wondering what round would be a good one for every day carry?
I have never owned a 9mm so not quite up to speed on that round.

[CP]

I've carried Cor-Bon 115 grain +P JHP for years.  Never needed to use them, hopefully never will.

[jasnt]

I love the hornady 147gr xtp

[ghosthunter]

Does it really matter?

If you have to shoot in self defense and you can hit your target. Does it really matter?

I got to think a couple 9 mm holes in a bad guys chest is going to fix the problem regardless of load.

 

[Stein]

Lots of stories from Vietnam about putting multiple 9mm holes in people and them not going down, FMJ stuff. 

I've carried CorBon and now carry Winchester Ranger. 

Plenty of good options, I would go with something where there is a bunch of data of actual police use rather than something that looks good on paper or into gelatin.

[salt n sage90]

I thought it was best to have a hollow point/expanding bullet due to the fact that if you shoot indoors full metal jackets could go through a wall and into another room and possibly your wife or child. 

I have Winchester 115gr Silver Buller and Winchester Ranger (LEO) 147gr. Never had to use them.

[thinkingman]

I thought it was best to have a hollow point/expanding bullet due to the fact that if you shoot indoors full metal jackets could go through a wall and into another room and possibly your wife or child...So ya it is important I would say. 

I have Winchester 115gr Silver Buller and Winchester Ranger (LEO) 147gr. Never had to use them.

Hollow points are going through drywall just as fast.
I load Hornady XTP 124gr in my Sig P365 for urban carry.
Hornady 147gr XTP in my AR9 business magazine.
I just found Buffalo Bore 147gr +P hardcast lead flatnose and now have a mag for outdoor adventures.

[salt n sage90]

I thought it was best to have a hollow point/expanding bullet due to the fact that if you shoot indoors full metal jackets could go through a wall and into another room and possibly your wife or child...So ya it is important I would say. 

I have Winchester 115gr Silver Buller and Winchester Ranger (LEO) 147gr. Never had to use them.

Hollow points are going through drywall just as fast.
I load Hornady XTP 124gr in my Sig P365 for urban carry.
Hornady 147gr XTP in my AR9 business magazine.
I just found Buffalo Bore 147gr +P hardcast lead flatnose and now have a mag for outdoor adventures.

I sorta thought the same thing, But I imagine FMJ could go through a lot more stuff (including bad guy) and hurt someone.

[thinkingman]

I thought it was best to have a hollow point/expanding bullet due to the fact that if you shoot indoors full metal jackets could go through a wall and into another room and possibly your wife or child...So ya it is important I would say. 

I have Winchester 115gr Silver Buller and Winchester Ranger (LEO) 147gr. Never had to use them.

Hollow points are going through drywall just as fast.
I load Hornady XTP 124gr in my Sig P365 for urban carry.
Hornady 147gr XTP in my AR9 business magazine.
I just found Buffalo Bore 147gr +P hardcast lead flatnose and now have a mag for outdoor adventures.

Full disclosure: I have not shot a 147gr +P out of a compact 9mm.
That's probably not going to be enjoyable.

[Fidelk]

Hornady Critical Duty.

[crabcreekhunter]

I use 124 grain speer gold dot, functions well in my gun.  Honestly couldn't tell you if it's better than any other jhp though.

[Badhabit]

Here is a site that tested multiple calibers and ammo. Great stuff.

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

[MeepDog]

I heard that whatever ammo you carry, you don't want one with a scary sounding name in case of legal trouble. A jury isn't going to like that you used zombie 3000 ultra death loads.

I use Winchester white box hollow points because they cycle.

[Moccasin_Mountain]

I heard that whatever ammo you carry, you don't want one with a scary sounding name in case of legal trouble. A jury isn't going to like that you used zombie 3000 ultra death loads.

I use Winchester white box hollow points because they cycle.

That's good advice. Also be careful of using handloads for self defense- in case of legal trouble, they can say that you intentionally loaded those rounds to be lethal. Stupid but this is the world we live in 

[Fidelk]

I heard that whatever ammo you carry, you don't want one with a scary sounding name in case of legal trouble. A jury isn't going to like that you used zombie 3000 ultra death loads.

I use Winchester white box hollow points because they cycle.

So, Black Talon not a good idea?