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Liv4DaRide · 04-07-2008, 10:45 AM

I bought my xd about 8 months ago. Before that It had been about 8 years since I handled a weapon (in the military). I bought some Federal 230 grain hydra-shok jhp rounds for personal protection. Can you guys tell me if that's a decent round or not. thnx.

tomfoolery · 04-07-2008, 10:50 AM

The Hydra-Shocks are decent....I think Federal has since released a newer round called the HST. I personally like the Speer Gold Dot or the Winchester Ranger.

Don't worry though, the Hydra-Shocks are just fine.

**XDONBOARD** · 04-07-2008, 12:35 PM

Hydra Shocks are very good, I too use Speer Gold Dot 230gr, but you cant go wrong with Federal.

Johnnybgood · 04-07-2008, 12:53 PM

I used to carry hydra-shocks they are fine but I now prefer the Speer Gold Dot 230 Grain or the Gold Dot 200+p as well as some of the Self defense rounds offered by CorBon like their excellent DPX rounds,Powerball and, Their Traditional JHP. How ever the Hydra-Shocks will certainly get the job done.

04-07-2008, 10:45 AM	#1
Liv4DaRide XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 8	question on ammo for my 45c I bought my xd about 8 months ago. Before that It had been about 8 years since I handled a weapon (in the military). I bought some Federal 230 grain hydra-shok jhp rounds for personal protection. Can you guys tell me if that's a decent round or not. thnx.

04-07-2008, 10:50 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,256	The Hydra-Shocks are decent....I think Federal has since released a newer round called the HST. I personally like the Speer Gold Dot or the Winchester Ranger. Don't worry though, the Hydra-Shocks are just fine. __________________ "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.

04-07-2008, 12:35 PM	#3
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,367	Hydra Shocks are very good, I too use Speer Gold Dot 230gr, but you cant go wrong with Federal. __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

04-07-2008, 12:53 PM	#4
Johnnybgood XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 555	I used to carry hydra-shocks they are fine but I now prefer the Speer Gold Dot 230 Grain or the Gold Dot 200+p as well as some of the Self defense rounds offered by CorBon like their excellent DPX rounds,Powerball and, Their Traditional JHP. How ever the Hydra-Shocks will certainly get the job done. __________________ XD .40 SC TFO's XD .45 Compact XD . 40 Service Ruger P345PR Taurus 605 357 MAG Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump

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