.40 ca. ammo Hornaday Critical Defense or

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I would argue the Pow'r ball is better but there are some people who really love the Critical Defense. I think the main selling point of the Critical Defense is its consistent performance through clothing as a barrier.
Beyond these two hollowpoints I would of course recommend Federal HSTs or Wincester SXT or Ranger Ts.
 
Imon said:
I would argue the Pow'r ball is better but there are some people who really love the Critical Defense. I think the main selling point of the Critical Defense is its consistent performance through clothing as a barrier.
Beyond these two hollowpoints I would of course recommend Federal HSTs or Wincester SXT or Ranger Ts.
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I have heard that SXT ranger is good. Is this the same as the PDX1?
The Corbon costs alot more than the Hornady I believe. I think you get 25 with Hornady and only 20 with the Corbon Powerball. 135 grains at 1,325 fps on the .40 cal. in Corbon Powerball
 
I have heard that SXT ranger is good. Is this the same as the PDX1?
The Corbon costs alot more than the Hornady I believe. I think you get 25 with Hornady and only 20 with the Corbon Powerball. 135 grains at 1,325 fps on the .40 cal. in Corbon Powerball
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Check out this application - it's pretty cool.
http://www.winchester.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/flash-SWFs/law_bullit.swf

Also, the PDX1 is not the SXT.
I agree with you that the prices for hollowpoints suck! What I end up doing is going to the gun show then buying LE hollowpoints (which come in boxes of 50) for about $30-35. You save per cartridge but will be paying more per box.
 
Either will do.

Far more important is you skill with your pick of weapons and ammo.

Most major brands are fine and each has a tradeoff BUT it's the skill of the shooter that matters most.

Pick either brand of ammo. Then get lots of practice ammo and train.

Deaf
 
Imon said:
Check out this application - it's pretty cool.
http://www.winchester.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/flash-SWFs/law_bullit.swf

Also, the PDX1 is not the SXT.
I agree with you that the prices for hollowpoints suck! What I end up doing is going to the gun show then buying LE hollowpoints (which come in boxes of 50) for about $30-35. You save per cartridge but will be paying more per box.
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When did 20 round boxes of personal defense ammo become the norm? It was always 50 rounds as I remember.

Is the PDX1 a good performer?
 
Imon said:
I would argue the Pow'r ball is better but there are some people who really love the Critical Defense. I think the main selling point of the Critical Defense is its consistent performance through clothing as a barrier.
Beyond these two hollowpoints I would of course recommend Federal HSTs or Wincester SXT or Ranger Ts.
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Corbon Powerball cost the most.
 
REAPER4206969 said:
PDX1 is Ranger Bonded. The FBI recently bought $54 Million worth of it (180gr.) It is my carry ammo.
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It's more cost effective than the two other ammos Corbon and Hornady. I think I have seen .40 cal in PDX1 in 165 grain weight. What's the big defference between 165 grains and 180 grains in results?
 
Is this the ammo brand that comes 25 to a pack?
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I think Gold Dot is 20rd./box. I believe you're thinking of Remington GoldenSaber which comes 25rd./box. I wouldn't recommend 155gr. BTW.
 
No just between Hornady Critical Defense and Corbon Powerball
Hornady has other types like: XTP, TAP and maybe more.
 
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Anything in 165 grn for my 40, just seems more accurate. Gold dot has always been my first choice.
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So do you think that these more expensive brands are just hype/marketing and that any 165 .40 cal hollow point ammo is sufficient for personal protection
 
What's the big defference between 165 grains and 180 grains in results?
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From the tests and reports I have read, the 180gr has better penetration from service pistols. The 165gr will probably average an inch less of penetration. However, it will have more kinetic energy. In hand guns that difference in energy probably will not make a big difference.

So, I go with heavier bullets for better penetration. I'm not a scientist. This is just my understanding after reading more than a few articles, tests, and reports.
 
Another, allbeit minor, benifit from the 180 grain over the lighter bullets is less deflection when shooting through glass, or car doors and such.

Thats a pretty minor consideration for civilian uses, much more important for LEOs.
 
Diggers said:
Another, allbeit minor, benifit from the 180 grain over the lighter bullets is less deflection when shooting through glass, or car doors and such.

Thats a pretty minor consideration for civilian uses, much more important for LEOs.
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But bullet is traveling alot slower
 
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