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cre · 01-16-2008, 05:09 PM

I am a new XD owner and this is my first firearm. I am looking for suggestions on 9mm ammo for home defense that would be good for use in a townhouse. I have neighbors on either side of me and I have heard that there are different kinds of ammo to suite this situation. I know some claim to fragment on impact with drywall and other surfaces but I know anything can happen. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Lazarus · 01-16-2008, 05:19 PM

I'm no ammo expert but you'd definitely want JHP (jacketed hollow point). I dont know what bullet weight you'd want though but I have Winchester Silvertips which I think are 115grn.

afmo · 01-16-2008, 05:23 PM

there are frangible rounds, that are supposed to break up on impact...but they are expensive and i wouldn't rely on anything that i haven't fired a good number of rounds out of my gun.

I use 147gr hollowpoints in my 9mm, and i'm not that worried about over-penetration unless i put a round or two through the window instead of into a wall or door.

**bruce21b** · 01-16-2008, 05:27 PM

Federal 147 grain HST's....hands down

fredj338 · 01-16-2008, 06:13 PM

Even frangible rounds like the Glaser will penetrate several layers of drywall. Most JHP will stop or slow significantly after hitting solid surfaces like 2x studs, brick & stucco. Any round claiming not to penetrate drywall isn't likely to penetrate a BG either. A light, high speed JHP is less likely to over penetrate a BG & probably building mat'l. as well. You could go with Glasers upfront & a good JHP following if it makes you feel better.

peacemaker · 01-16-2008, 06:16 PM

i would say check out the glaser slugs..... they are expensive, and like stated before, i would want to fire atleast 12rds to see wat exactly it would do to the walls in my house.

**Grip** · 01-16-2008, 06:24 PM

Federal Hydra-shok 124gr JHP's

and

Federal HST 124+p JHP's

i have a box of both.

i keep a mag filled with Hydra-shok's

Menel · 01-17-2008, 07:31 AM

ammunitiontogo.com Delivered my ammo in 3days on the cheapest ground shipment. They are fast. Dunno about cheapest. But they have both the HST, and the Ranger Talon SXTs(which I opted for in my carry/defense mags).

01-16-2008, 05:09 PM	#1
cre XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 9	9mm home defense neighbor safe ammo I am a new XD owner and this is my first firearm. I am looking for suggestions on 9mm ammo for home defense that would be good for use in a townhouse. I have neighbors on either side of me and I have heard that there are different kinds of ammo to suite this situation. I know some claim to fragment on impact with drywall and other surfaces but I know anything can happen. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

01-16-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
Lazarus XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,054	I'm no ammo expert but you'd definitely want JHP (jacketed hollow point). I dont know what bullet weight you'd want though but I have Winchester Silvertips which I think are 115grn. __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

01-16-2008, 05:23 PM	#3
afmo XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,225	there are frangible rounds, that are supposed to break up on impact...but they are expensive and i wouldn't rely on anything that i haven't fired a good number of rounds out of my gun. I use 147gr hollowpoints in my 9mm, and i'm not that worried about over-penetration unless i put a round or two through the window instead of into a wall or door. __________________ I survived 8 years of vitriolic hate directed towards George W. Bush. The shoe is on the other foot now: Barack Obama is NOT MY PRESIDENT. Ruger 22/45 MKIII Springfield XD-9 Service Stevens Model 67 Series E 12g 1948 M44 Mosin-Nagant

01-16-2008, 06:13 PM	#5
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,452	Even frangible rounds like the Glaser will penetrate several layers of drywall. Most JHP will stop or slow significantly after hitting solid surfaces like 2x studs, brick & stucco. Any round claiming not to penetrate drywall isn't likely to penetrate a BG either. A light, high speed JHP is less likely to over penetrate a BG & probably building mat'l. as well. You could go with Glasers upfront & a good JHP following if it makes you feel better. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

01-16-2008, 06:16 PM	#6
peacemaker XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MB, SC Posts: 31	i would say check out the glaser slugs..... they are expensive, and like stated before, i would want to fire atleast 12rds to see wat exactly it would do to the walls in my house. __________________ Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of god. XD .40 service (bitone) Charter Arms bulldog police spl. .38 Marlin .22 rifle M1 carbine 30 cal

01-16-2008, 05:27 PM	#4
bruce21b XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 615	Federal 147 grain HST's....hands down

01-16-2008, 06:24 PM	#7
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,317	Federal Hydra-shok 124gr JHP's and Federal HST 124+p JHP's i have a box of both. i keep a mag filled with Hydra-shok's

01-17-2008, 07:31 AM	#8
Menel XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 77	ammunitiontogo.com Delivered my ammo in 3days on the cheapest ground shipment. They are fast. Dunno about cheapest. But they have both the HST, and the Ranger Talon SXTs(which I opted for in my carry/defense mags).

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