Post by: steeleywhopper on June 29, 2022, 01:17:17 PM
I have never owned a 9mm so not quite up to speed on that round.
Post by: CP on June 29, 2022, 01:26:05 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 29, 2022, 02:14:51 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on June 29, 2022, 02:20:43 PM
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.
:dunno: :dunno:
Post by: Stein on June 29, 2022, 02:37:29 PM
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.
Post by: salt n sage90 on June 29, 2022, 02:44:38 PM
I have Winchester 115gr Silver Buller and Winchester Ranger (LEO) 147gr. Never had to use them.
Post by: thinkingman on June 29, 2022, 03:10:20 PM
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.Hollow points are going through drywall just as fast.
I have Winchester 115gr Silver Buller and Winchester Ranger (LEO) 147gr. Never had to use them.
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.
Post by: salt n sage90 on June 29, 2022, 03:19:54 PM
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.Hollow points are going through drywall just as fast.
I have Winchester 115gr Silver Buller and Winchester Ranger (LEO) 147gr. Never had to use them.
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.
Post by: thinkingman on June 29, 2022, 03:46:00 PM
Full disclosure: I have not shot a 147gr +P out of a compact 9mm.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.Hollow points are going through drywall just as fast.
I have Winchester 115gr Silver Buller and Winchester Ranger (LEO) 147gr. Never had to use them.
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.
That's probably not going to be enjoyable.
Post by: Fidelk on June 29, 2022, 04:18:00 PM
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Post by: Badhabit on June 29, 2022, 04:51:20 PM
https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/
Post by: MeepDog on June 29, 2022, 05:51:32 PM
I use Winchester white box hollow points because they cycle.
Post by: Moccasin_Mountain on June 29, 2022, 07:41:13 PM
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 :dunno:
Post by: Fidelk on June 29, 2022, 07:46:27 PM
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?
Post by: fowl smacker on June 29, 2022, 08:12:32 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on June 29, 2022, 08:56:22 PM
My only criteria is they function in my gun and hit the target.
I guess a lot depends on your own situation. I live in my own house with only my wife and all my walls are 1x 3 fir with sheet rock over that including the ceilings.
But I think you should do what makes you happy . Carry on.
Post by: mountainman on June 29, 2022, 09:36:13 PM
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Post by: steeleywhopper on June 30, 2022, 07:30:34 AM
Post by: Stein on June 30, 2022, 07:35:16 AM
The shape and length of some hollow points can cause feeeding issues in some gun/magazines.
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Post by: Dan-o on July 01, 2022, 08:10:28 AM
I enjoy watching Paul Harrell. He is a great resource. Every video is packed with valuable info. His meat target breakdowns are excellent and eye opening. You be the judge...
Thanks for posting.
I haven't watched this one yet, but I will now.
I appreciate his no nonsense videos.