What type of self defense ammo does everyone use? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

jcabin · 05-26-2008, 11:41 PM

I've been doing research on the net for a long time now for self defense ammo. I've come up with random statistics and the popular top 5 (dont feel the need to list them as im sure the first page of responses will cover it) self defense ammo. However, with that being said, 95% of range personnel and gun shop owners/workers consistantly recommend Federal Hydra Shok to me. I wonder if theres anything to this? That being said I've pretty much come to the conclusion as to what im going to be buying to practice with this weekend in anticipation of my LTCF coming in next week. Just wanted to see what you folks on here had to say. I wonder if theres any bias from business owners to push Federal Hydra Shok, but even if that were true, which i doubt, how would that explain range personnel? Most of whom are generally ex leo and ex military. Thanks all.

cineski · 05-26-2008, 11:50 PM

Gold Dot 200 grain +P .45's.

chupacabrachus · 05-26-2008, 11:57 PM

Gold Dots, Hydra-shocks, or Winchester Ranger-T. I have also used Cor-bon's in the past. So long as it's a high-quality JHP and it works in a particular firearm, I'm not too picky.

**1lowlife** · 05-27-2008, 12:00 AM

This recent thread might help.
What kind of ammo is in your carry gun right now?

I use Speer Gold Dots for SD in all my pistols..
Speer Ammo - Personal Protection
I use the SB (short barrel) in my XD9sc, S&W 642, and Ruger LCP.
Speer Ammo - Short Barrel

spamlovr · 05-27-2008, 12:15 AM

DPX
Cor-Bon DPX .45 ACP
CORBON << DPX >>

The Tengu · 05-27-2008, 12:21 AM

The best loadings are usually what the major manufacturers market to law enforcement.

Hydrashok was a badass back in the day, before anyone knew better. It's not considered a top loading anymore, except maybe in .45 ACP.

Terry · 05-27-2008, 12:35 AM

Cor-bon HP 135 grain 40S&W
Cor-Bon DPX 45acp 160 grain

primeduck · 05-27-2008, 04:35 AM

XD45...Speer Gold Dots 230gr
Taurus 9mm...Federal HST 124gr (P9HST1)

tomfoolery · 05-27-2008, 04:54 AM

1911 government...230gr. Winchester SXT Rangers

Shiftyk5 · 05-27-2008, 05:47 AM

the local LEO's and a guy from the FBI that was a side instructor at my CCW class said alot the FBI and lots of LEO's are starting to use Speer Gold Dots, and thats what he recommended us to use.

i have no facts to back up what he said. seems to me the gold dots are a good choice anyway

as for the Corbon DPX.. they look promising to me. But i wanna see someones homebrew testing in water jugs or wetpack.

05-26-2008, 11:41 PM	#1
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 555	What type of self defense ammo does everyone use? I've been doing research on the net for a long time now for self defense ammo. I've come up with random statistics and the popular top 5 (dont feel the need to list them as im sure the first page of responses will cover it) self defense ammo. However, with that being said, 95% of range personnel and gun shop owners/workers consistantly recommend Federal Hydra Shok to me. I wonder if theres anything to this? That being said I've pretty much come to the conclusion as to what im going to be buying to practice with this weekend in anticipation of my LTCF coming in next week. Just wanted to see what you folks on here had to say. I wonder if theres any bias from business owners to push Federal Hydra Shok, but even if that were true, which i doubt, how would that explain range personnel? Most of whom are generally ex leo and ex military. Thanks all. __________________ XD9 Service w/ TFO's

05-27-2008, 12:00 AM	#4
1lowlife XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 3,265	This recent thread might help. What kind of ammo is in your carry gun right now? I use Speer Gold Dots for SD in all my pistols.. Speer Ammo - Personal Protection I use the SB (short barrel) in my XD9sc, S&W 642, and Ruger LCP. Speer Ammo - Short Barrel __________________ I used to shoot guns. I still shoot guns. But I used to, too. Thank you to Mitch Hedberg..RIP

05-27-2008, 12:15 AM	#5
spamlovr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 511	DPX Cor-Bon DPX .45 ACP CORBON << DPX >> __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

05-27-2008, 12:21 AM	#6
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,908	The best loadings are usually what the major manufacturers market to law enforcement. Hydrashok was a badass back in the day, before anyone knew better. It's not considered a top loading anymore, except maybe in .45 ACP. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

05-27-2008, 12:35 AM	#7
Terry XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorthPole, Alaska Posts: 570	Cor-bon HP 135 grain 40S&W Cor-Bon DPX 45acp 160 grain __________________ Be safe and always watch your back trail Last edited by Terry; 05-27-2008 at 12:38 AM.

05-26-2008, 11:50 PM	#2
cineski XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	Gold Dot 200 grain +P .45's.

05-26-2008, 11:57 PM	#3
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,476	Gold Dots, Hydra-shocks, or Winchester Ranger-T. I have also used Cor-bon's in the past. So long as it's a high-quality JHP and it works in a particular firearm, I'm not too picky.

05-27-2008, 04:35 AM	#8
primeduck XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ellis County, Tx Posts: 293	XD45...Speer Gold Dots 230gr Taurus 9mm...Federal HST 124gr (P9HST1) __________________ XD 45ACP Compact Dark Earth P22 Target Military 3.4" OD Green Taurus PT111 Millenium Pro 9mm Tan

05-27-2008, 04:54 AM	#9
tomfoolery XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,668	1911 government...230gr. Winchester SXT Rangers __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

05-27-2008, 05:47 AM	#10
Shiftyk5 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mo Posts: 291	the local LEO's and a guy from the FBI that was a side instructor at my CCW class said alot the FBI and lots of LEO's are starting to use Speer Gold Dots, and thats what he recommended us to use. i have no facts to back up what he said. seems to me the gold dots are a good choice anyway as for the Corbon DPX.. they look promising to me. But i wanna see someones homebrew testing in water jugs or wetpack. __________________ SA XD40 SubCompact OD Green/Heine Straight 8's SA XD40 Service bi-tone Remington R-15 full camo Marlin lever gun(30-30) SKS CCW Holder Crossbreed Supertuck

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