stumpers
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I typically use either Speer Gold Dot 124 gr +p or 9mm Nato 124 gr by Winchester
I use Speer Gold Dots, 124 +P.
I just shoot into gallon water jugs. I've tested the Gold Dots, PDX1, and Remington UMC. I'd carry PDX if I couldn't get Speer.
Found several packs of Federal law enforcement JHPs 'HST' at $29 per box of 50. Bought several boxes and that is what my revolver is loaded with. I think bullet weight is 124gr.I'm gonna pick up a Glock 26 (hopefully tomorrow) and add it to the carry rotation (also carry a G23). I was wondering what you all use? +p or no, 115 gr, 124 gr, 147 gr? I know I need to figure out what works best in my gun, just wanting to know the pros and cons of the available options.
Lj1941 said:As most of us know- a faster, higher velocity load is usually not the best or the most accurate and in a SD load over-penetration is always a possibility/danger.
Huh?It is incredible that I see so many preferring hotter +P & +P+ loads. I would prefer to try different loads and select which load worked best in my particular weapon. As most of us know- a faster, higher velocity load is usually not the best or the most accurate and in a SD load over-penetration is always a possibility/danger. Just my $.02 worth. Your mileage will vary.
While +p is more likely to expand it will often not penetrate as deeply as standard pressure ammo. The increased expansion slows the projectile down faster.
A similar situation exists with rifle rounds ex; A nosler partition can penetrate more if impact velocity is in the mid 2500fps range than >3000 (source nosler reloading handbook 4th ed)
After studying ordnance gelatin results and the San Diego autopsy study i have chosen 147gr JHP as my load.
I'm interested in these studies. Will you please point me to a source?
Honestly any hollow point round will stop your attacker. Don't over think it. Get whatever you can find these days.