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Fly-Sig · 02-02-2005, 04:40 PM

If you're looking for specific recommendations on defensive ammo, here's my input.

Remington Golden Saber 124 gr +P or Speer Gold Dot 124 gr+p. If those aren't available, then the same round in non +p. These rounds have repeatedly tested at the top for penetration, expansion, and weight retention, which are the most critical performance factors. If these function properly in your gun you cannot find a round which is better. The Golden Sabers are usually pretty well priced compared to other brands, too.

Hornetsnest · 02-02-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

I've also got some Federal Hydra Shok 147 gr JHP.

Same...

Good price/Great round

iceberg · 02-03-2005, 12:02 AM

I haven't seen anyone mention Cor-bon. Any comments?

manygunner · 02-03-2005, 12:44 AM

Federal Hydroshocks or Speer gold Dot. Cycle them out every 4 to 6 months to make sure I have fresh ammo.

h8mtv · 02-03-2005, 06:38 PM

I went to the local shop today and bought several types of "defense" ammo. Of the 5 types I got I noticed that Mag-Safe seems to be the closest to following the path of the ball ammo I plink with. Sounds like I've found my new ammo of choice for carry.

Fly-Sig · 02-03-2005, 07:16 PM

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I haven't seen anyone mention Cor-bon. Any comments?

The CorBons have a history of jacket seperation and core fragmentation. Ammolab used to have lots of pictures and data available online, and they showed this problem. I've done a fair amount of testing into a Fackler box and had the same problem. Their copper jacket seems softer than other brands and it tended to tear away into several pieces and totally seperate from the core.

Golden Saber and Gold Dots were by far the best and most consistent performers in my tests.

02-03-2005, 12:02 AM	#13
iceberg XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 10	SD 9mm ammo I haven't seen anyone mention Cor-bon. Any comments?

02-03-2005, 12:44 AM	#14
manygunner XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pacific North West Posts: 2,036	Federal Hydroshocks or Speer gold Dot. Cycle them out every 4 to 6 months to make sure I have fresh ammo. __________________ CZ-Kadet CZ-52 CZ-83 CZ-75B CZ-85 Combat CZ-452 HK USP Compact Walther P99 XD-9 Service XD-9 Tactical Glock 17 Taurus PT-92 AR Taurus .44 Mag Mossberg 500A Remington 870 AR-15 16\" fluted AMD-65 Dragunov SVD STG-58

02-03-2005, 06:38 PM	#15
h8mtv XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5	I went to the local shop today and bought several types of "defense" ammo. Of the 5 types I got I noticed that Mag-Safe seems to be the closest to following the path of the ball ammo I plink with. Sounds like I've found my new ammo of choice for carry. __________________ Bushmaster SPR Stag M4A3 Stag Custom Daniel Defense 9.5fsp Stag 10.25\" Pistol RRA 20\" A2 S&W 66 Keltec P3AT Springfield XD9 870 Special Purpose Custom 10/22

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02-02-2005, 04:40 PM	#11
Fly-Sig XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 242	If you're looking for specific recommendations on defensive ammo, here's my input. Remington Golden Saber 124 gr +P or Speer Gold Dot 124 gr+p. If those aren't available, then the same round in non +p. These rounds have repeatedly tested at the top for penetration, expansion, and weight retention, which are the most critical performance factors. If these function properly in your gun you cannot find a round which is better. The Golden Sabers are usually pretty well priced compared to other brands, too.