.40 carry ammo?

[fg12351]

Just wondering what my .40 friends carry?

I've got a new Glock 23 that I shot for the first time yesterday and am going to start evaluating loads.

I shot Speer Gold Dot 155 grain JHPs and Winchester Ranger 180 grain JHPs.

The Speers were HOT but nothing I couldn't handle, actually it's comforting!

What do you guys carry and recommend?

Anyone with a Glock 23 as well?

Thanks,

FG12351

 

[Truckerman79]

I found the following link pretty helpful. Looks like you choice of ammo is pretty good either way!

Best Choices for Self Defense Ammohttp://ammo.ar15.com/project/Self_Defense_Ammo_FAQ/index.htm

 

[jsharmon7]

165gr HST

After considerable research and discussion with others, my everyday carry for my G23 is the 165gr Federal HSTs. From the ballistics numbers and the test pictures of their expansion, they appear to be a great SD round. Plus they will only run you about $24 per box of 50, assuming you can find them.

 

[dblagent]

In .40 I personally carry Gold Dots and like them. My gun likes them and they have a good rep and are pretty easy to find. I quit looking honestly after using these, but I still see them well regarded so no worries.

I'll watch to see what else I should try too I guess!

 

[Kingrat]

i carry 155/165gr gold dots loaded by doubletap

i feel i would rather have the extra velocity to promote expansion than to risk over penetration, thankfully i havent had to use them so i dont have any experience with how well they would work

 

[Engine03]

Hydro shocks they shoot clean and good impact and expansion ratio

 

[agentl074]

180gr Double Tap Gold Dots. 1100fps out of a 4"bbl.

 

[right winger]

I use Hornady TAP 180 Gr.
Recommended by the folks at Plainfield Shooting Supplies. I have a Glock 22

 

[HICKMAN]

Gold Dots in my G23 as well.

 

[joshuamckee]

Gold Dots

I have 180Gr gold dots in my Glock 27.

 

[mg_srt]

After considerable research and discussion with others, my everyday carry for my G23 is the 165gr Federal HSTs. From the ballistics numbers and the test pictures of their expansion, they appear to be a great SD round. Plus they will only run you about $24 per box of 50, assuming you can find them.

bump for hst

 

[woodcox]

Bump for HST...
not to be confused with Hydra-Shok. Can find this stuff very easily though. The expansion of the HST round in all calibers is consistantly impressive.

 

[gglass]

Federal HST is the real deal. Nothing on the market right now has this kind of expansion, penetration, weight retention and resistance to jacket separation.

This link shows multiple tests done by LE departments and clearly show the superiority of HST ammunition over other types, including other Federal brands. The tests were sponsored by Federal, but the tests were all done by the LE departments.

LE - Wound Ballistics

Yes... It always looks just like this.

 

[rmcrob]

I got a box of the Corbon DPX stuff, as endorsed by Clint Smith. It has the Thunder Ranch imprimatur on it.

Thing is, I haven't had the opportunity to actually put any of it through the gun. Does anyone have experience with it?

 

[Lt. Commander]

I use Hornady TAP 180 Gr.
Recommended by the folks at Plainfield Shooting Supplies. I have a Glock 22

1+ on the TAP



Scott

 

[fg12351]

WOW, lots of answers.

Sounds like the most popular are Speer Gold Dots in 155 and 165 grains and Federal HST in 165 grain.

Where does one purchase the Federal HST? I'm looking to buy in bulk online and save.

Looks like I need to buy some boxes and shoot more. DAMN!

 

[HK45Mark23]

Take the time to look at Cor-Bon. The stuff rocks! Double Tapp is great stuff also.

 

[HICKMAN]

My preference would be the HST, but they were out and had the Gold Dots

 

[HK45Mark23]

Cor-Bon is great ammunition!!! I trust my life with it!!!

CORBON Conventional JHP

D40135/20 40 S&W 135gr JHP 1325fps 526ftlbs 4.0 barrel

OR

Double Tapp

osCommerce

This is great stuff; osCommerce

 

[cce1302]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say any hollowpoint that shoots reliably in your gun. For my XDs, that includes anything from 135 grain to 180 grain. I've put just about everything through it, from Speer Lawman 155gr to the HSTs, the Winchester SXTs, Ranger-T, whatever. I like variety.