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TweetWhich is your top choice ammo for self-defense?

[JsJs24]

TweetNever had to use it so not sure which is best..lol. I have hydra shock in my .380 and Federal hollow points in my .45 USP.

[EVERLAST]

TweetHydra-shok, or anything else Federal makes...

[jipped genes]

Tweeti just use regular ball ammo in the .380 and hydra shocks in the 9mm and PDX1 ammo for the shotgun under the bed (PDX1 is a 1oz slug with 3 DO buck pellets.)

i started using ball ammo for the .380 as I read ballistics tests in gun mags that said they can expend their energy and stop before they hit anything vital in situations such as the target is wearing a heavy leather jacket. it would hurt like hell but if i am shooting a human my life depends on it and i want them dead.)

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i just use regular ball ammo in the .380 and hydra shocks in the 9mm and PDX1 ammo for the shotgun under the bed (PDX1 is a 1oz slug with 3 DO buck pellets.)

i started using ball ammo for the .380 as I read ballistics tests in gun mags that said they can expend their energy and stop before they hit anything vital in situations such as the target is wearing a heavy leather jacket. it would hurt like hell but if i am shooting a human my life depends on it and i want them dead.)

That is exactly my theory when it comes to the small calibers. (the whole penetration/expansion issue with FMJ vs JHP) It could easily be tested and proven. There is a thread or 2 with that being my concern. I eliminated that concern with my carry piece anymore.

I like Hornady Critical Defense and Gold Dots.
Whatever works best in your gun is always good too.
That's another reason for my absolute need for a no-nonsense, non-ammo discriminatory CC piece.

[firstenrgy]

TweetHydra-shocks. Best stopping power and really important for your smaller caliber weapons.

[JsJs24]

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I like Hornady Critical Defense and Gold Dots.
Whatever works best in your gun is always good too.
That's another reason for my absolute need for a no-nonsense, non-ammo discriminatory CC piece.

You shouldn't have any problems with your Glock. My reliable piece is my H&K. That thing has never failed me no matter what type of ammo I run though it.

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You shouldn't have any problems with your Glock. My reliable piece is my H&K. That thing has never failed me no matter what type of ammo I run though it.

That's what I hear. It's done well so far. I think Hydra-Shoks are the feed-test because of the sharp edge from jacketing to cup.
Are Hydra Shoks bonded?
Gold Dots have a bonded jacket, hence their reliable expansion.

[goldy]

TweetWinchester ranger RA45T. +p in the cold months. 00 buckshot's military grade in my shotty by the bed.

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Winchester ranger RA45T. +p in the cold months. 00 buckshot's military grade in my shotty by the bed.

I have some of those OD green 00s. They throw the clear plastic packing thing, (looks kinda like a badmitten birdy), but those shells will bounce that plastic piece off the target plywood from 80ft. I have stuck a couple into the plywood. I couldn't even remove it. The wood was already compromised slightly. (already had a couple bullet holes there, or near, so it was weak, but still...Those shells are packet hot!

[rc10j1]

Tweetthat birdy is called a wad lol. it is what holds the shot together while going down the barrell.

[goldy]

TweetCheck these out
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that birdy is called a wad lol. it is what holds the shot together while going down the barrell.

exactly. I drew a blank.
I was making little comments on how hard they blow their wad.lol...when we were shooting them.