whats your .45 carry ammo?

[45calibre]

what kind of JHPs do you guys carry in .45? im going to be buying some jhps as soon as my supertuck comes in. i really like the federal HSTs because of the good weight retention and balistics.

i was looking at these Ammunition To Go : 50rds - 45 ACP Federal LE Tactical HST 230gr. +P HP Ammo [P45HST1] - $23.95

i believe they are 950 FPS but i saw some golden sabers on doubletaps website that are around 1100 FPS. would it really make much of a difference for expansion? would it be worth going with a smaller 185 grain or 200 grain round for the added velocity?

 

[Cwood]

Federal 165gr EFMJ is what I am currently carrying in my 1911

 

[mospeada]

You've apparently posted a link to a file on your computer.

FWIW, I carry 230g & 200g Hornady TAP. The 200g for my officer's model and the 230g for govt model. The recoil impulse on the officer's with the 230g was a bit much.

 

[45calibre]

link fixed

 

[DBH]

I carry Federal hydra shoks in the 230 gr size

 

[10ring]

what kind of JHPs do you guys carry in .45? im going to be buying some jhps as soon as my supertuck comes in. i really like the federal HSTs because of the good weight retention and balistics.

i was looking at these Ammunition To Go : 50rds - 45 ACP Federal LE Tactical HST 230gr. +P HP Ammo [P45HST1] - $23.95

i believe they are 950 FPS but i saw some golden sabers on doubletaps website that are around 1100 FPS. would it really make much of a difference for expansion? would it be worth going with a smaller 185 grain or 200 grain round for the added velocity?

That is CHEAP for that ammo -- 50 rounds for $23.95?

I just bought 10 boxes.

 

[mospeada]

Doing a quick search via Google, the HST's aren't liked by XDs (YMMV). Try before you buy a bunch of the stuff. You don't mention what gun you're wanting these for.

Looking through what they have on the website, the Federal Classic Hi Shoks are a good deal and I used to carry those and liked them, the Hornady's are just a little faster.

 

[10ring]

They run great in my Glocks.

 

[45calibre]

its for a smith and wesson 4506. i currently have some hornady xtps temporarily.

yeah they are pretty cheap.

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Nice! Nice and affordable.

 

[Doug]

Federal 165gr EFMJ is what I am currently carrying in my 1911

Please, where do you find 165gr EFMJ ammunition?
I can't find anyone who has them.

Doug

 

[Crystalship1]

Please, where do you find 165gr EFMJ ammunition?
I can't find anyone who has them.

Doug

Hard to find indeed. CLICKY ---> Tactical EFMJ - .45 ACP

 

[clt46910]

I got all my EFMJ from Ammoman. He seems to be out of it now. I have the +P 200 gr in my S&W 1911Sc. The gun shoots it very well.

 

[bwframe]

Hard to find indeed. CLICKY ---> Tactical EFMJ - .45 ACP

Thought that price seemed high (which matters very little in a defensive round that works) until I seen that was for 50 rounds as opposed to 20.

 

[Relay4]

Winchester Supreme 230 g.

 

[Wabatuckian]

I just use regular old Hydra-Shok. It's maybe not the best any longer, but it's not the worst, either.

Josh <><

 

[Cwood]

Please, where do you find 165gr EFMJ ammunition?
I can't find anyone who has them.

Doug

I originally ordered them through Midway USA but they are out of stock now. I bought another box from Midwest Gun Exchange.

 

[Crystalship1]

Thought that price seemed high (which matters very little in a defensive round that works) until I seen that was for 50 rounds as opposed to 20.

Yeah.... Exactly. What was funny when I ordered some, I didn't even order from Streicher's, but that's where it ended-up coming from. So.... I'll order more directly from the source next time!!!

 

[-XL-]

I carry Federal hydra shoks in the 230 gr size

same here

 

[james e]

federal

i like federal 245 grain