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mattax101 · 12-31-2007, 10:45 AM

I have had my pistol for a bit over 2 weeks and have put 700 rounds through it of basic range ammo. For carry I just bought Hornady TAP Personal Defense Ammunition 45 ACP +P 230 Grain Jacketed Hollow Points.
I shoot a standard 4'' Springfield compact 45 ACP. My question is will this ammo be ok to shoot, or will it be too hot? I didn't read the +p until l i received it in the mail. Thanks for all the help.

lora84 · 12-31-2007, 10:52 AM

It should love that ammo! It will have a little more snap in recoil but the gun will handle the higher pressure of the +p just fine.

spamlovr · 12-31-2007, 12:19 PM

I have heard that TAP ammo penetrates about 14" or more. Definitely good for center mass hits in a self defense situation. If the police carry it, it is generally very good to go. With nay defensive ammo that you may be trusting your life to, you want to take that ammo to the range to make sure that it is 100% reliable. Costs a lot, but your life, or someone else's, is worth it.

Big Bang · 12-31-2007, 01:10 PM

I feed that same ammo to my 45 service and compact and they both love it. I have found though that it shoots just a little bit higher than regular ball ammo of the same grain, but not high enough to worry about. And it shoots like that in both of them.

Eric

Myk9noseknows · 12-31-2007, 01:19 PM

I load all 3 of my XD's and my 1911 with TAP 200g +P ammo. It has always shot flawlessly and is extremely accurate.

I really like the fact that they use a low flash propellant to reduce the risk of a blinding muzzle flash during a night shoot.

The shape of the actual bullet is taper more than other JHP's which gives reliable feeding in a stubborn 1911. For me, it's as close to a perfect round as you can find.

**Alaskapopo** · 12-31-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattax101

I have had my pistol for a bit over 2 weeks and have put 700 rounds through it of basic range ammo. For carry I just bought Hornady TAP Personal Defense Ammunition 45 ACP +P 230 Grain Jacketed Hollow Points.
I shoot a standard 4'' Springfield compact 45 ACP. My question is will this ammo be ok to shoot, or will it be too hot? I didn't read the +p until l i received it in the mail. Thanks for all the help.

Tap rifle ammo is great tap pistol ammo not so good. It uses the XTP bullet which has very poor performance through heavy cloth. It has poor expansion in anything except bare gelatine. Don't waste your time with it. Stick with the following.
1. Federal HST
2. Winchester Ranger
3. Remingtons Golden Saber
4. Speers Golddot.
Pat

**Moose13** · 12-31-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alaskapopo

1. Federal HST
2. Winchester Ranger
3. Remingtons Golden Saber
4. Speers Golddot.

New XD owner here. Is this order in which you would recommend them?

briang2ad · 12-31-2007, 03:08 PM

HST is the most inexpensive premium SD ammo - true? Is there a 'cheap' place to buy it?

**Alaskapopo** · 12-31-2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose13

New XD owner here. Is this order in which you would recommend them?

Yes the HST is an awsome round that expands very well while still penetrating 12 inches or more. (.95 to 1 inch in expansion)

The Ranger does about .85 caliber with 12 inches or more. The new Ranger is supposed to do even better but I have not tested it yet.

The Golden Saber is usually around .78 to .80 caliber with 14 inches or so.

The Golddot is a good load on vehicles but its expansion is less at around .65 to .70 caliber with 14 to 16 inches of penetration.
Pat

**Moose13** · 12-31-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alaskapopo

Yes the HST is an awsome round that expands very well while still penetrating 12 inches or more. (.95 to 1 inch in expansion)

The Ranger does about .85 caliber with 12 inches or more. The new Ranger is supposed to do even better but I have not tested it yet.

The Golden Saber is usually around .78 to .80 caliber with 14 inches or so.

The Golddot is a good load on vehicles but its expansion is less at around .65 to .70 caliber with 14 to 16 inches of penetration.
Pat

Thanks for the help. Gonna get me some.

12-31-2007, 10:45 AM	#1
mattax101 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6	Hornady TAP Personal Defense Ammo Question I have had my pistol for a bit over 2 weeks and have put 700 rounds through it of basic range ammo. For carry I just bought Hornady TAP Personal Defense Ammunition 45 ACP +P 230 Grain Jacketed Hollow Points. I shoot a standard 4'' Springfield compact 45 ACP. My question is will this ammo be ok to shoot, or will it be too hot? I didn't read the +p until l i received it in the mail. Thanks for all the help.

12-31-2007, 10:52 AM	#2
lora84 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,325	It should love that ammo! It will have a little more snap in recoil but the gun will handle the higher pressure of the +p just fine. __________________ "Attitudes are contagious, do you have one worth catching?" - Oscar Wilson Banks

12-31-2007, 12:19 PM	#3
spamlovr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 483	I have heard that TAP ammo penetrates about 14" or more. Definitely good for center mass hits in a self defense situation. If the police carry it, it is generally very good to go. With nay defensive ammo that you may be trusting your life to, you want to take that ammo to the range to make sure that it is 100% reliable. Costs a lot, but your life, or someone else's, is worth it. __________________ 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!"

12-31-2007, 01:19 PM	#5
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,791	I load all 3 of my XD's and my 1911 with TAP 200g +P ammo. It has always shot flawlessly and is extremely accurate. I really like the fact that they use a low flash propellant to reduce the risk of a blinding muzzle flash during a night shoot. The shape of the actual bullet is taper more than other JHP's which gives reliable feeding in a stubborn 1911. For me, it's as close to a perfect round as you can find. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

12-31-2007, 03:08 PM	#8
briang2ad XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 235	I've heard that HST is the most inexpensive premium SD ammo - true? Is there a 'cheap' place to buy it?

12-31-2007, 01:10 PM	#4
Big Bang XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 30	I feed that same ammo to my 45 service and compact and they both love it. I have found though that it shoots just a little bit higher than regular ball ammo of the same grain, but not high enough to worry about. And it shoots like that in both of them. Eric

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