Edit: I put in the topic 38spl ammo, i guess it is the same for any SD ammo.
To start, i have done some research on this, but i want some practical input.
I typically don't micro ananlyze self defense ammo when selecting it. I do read diffferent SD ammo reviews from time to time. I like 140-150 gr ammo in either my 9mm or 38spl. I have always went with a good manufacturer JHP made specifically for self defense. I shoot my SD ammo occasionaly to make sure that the gun, the ammo and i are all doing what we are supposed to do. Once i start getting close to halfway thru my inventory, i buy more. Many times it is different thant the last ammo. As i said, it is always a SD ammo manufactured by a respected company, Hornady, Winchester, Remington, Corbon, etc. I always take the new ammo to the range and give it a good function test.
Since the latest AWB scare even pistol SD ammo is difficult to find locally. It is time to get SD ammo for my 38spl. I had a choice between a traditional jacketed hollow point (Win PDX1 130gr +p, 950fps at muzzle) and a modern SD round (Hornady 38 Special +P 110 gr FTX, 1090fps at muzzle). I have not shot any of the hollow points with a filled cannular. The way i understand the modern filled cannular SD rounds is they are better for penetrating heavy clothing. Maybe for a winter environment where everyone has heavy clothing.
I chose the Win PDX because that is the style of bullet i am accustomed to. Is there a huge difference for a non tier 1 casual shooter between the 2 styles of SD ammo?
To start, i have done some research on this, but i want some practical input.
I typically don't micro ananlyze self defense ammo when selecting it. I do read diffferent SD ammo reviews from time to time. I like 140-150 gr ammo in either my 9mm or 38spl. I have always went with a good manufacturer JHP made specifically for self defense. I shoot my SD ammo occasionaly to make sure that the gun, the ammo and i are all doing what we are supposed to do. Once i start getting close to halfway thru my inventory, i buy more. Many times it is different thant the last ammo. As i said, it is always a SD ammo manufactured by a respected company, Hornady, Winchester, Remington, Corbon, etc. I always take the new ammo to the range and give it a good function test.
Since the latest AWB scare even pistol SD ammo is difficult to find locally. It is time to get SD ammo for my 38spl. I had a choice between a traditional jacketed hollow point (Win PDX1 130gr +p, 950fps at muzzle) and a modern SD round (Hornady 38 Special +P 110 gr FTX, 1090fps at muzzle). I have not shot any of the hollow points with a filled cannular. The way i understand the modern filled cannular SD rounds is they are better for penetrating heavy clothing. Maybe for a winter environment where everyone has heavy clothing.
I chose the Win PDX because that is the style of bullet i am accustomed to. Is there a huge difference for a non tier 1 casual shooter between the 2 styles of SD ammo?
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