[bossmikeXD45C]

which round performs better out of the xd45c 230 gold dot or the 230 hydra- shok/

 

[Ezra Smack]

They are both fine choices. Shoot 100 of each and choose based on reliability and accuracy.

 

[Joeywhat]

I'd rather have the gold dot. Hydrashok is becoming old news, there's better bullets available, and at a cheaper price.

All in all either will work, though.

 

[GlockConvert]

There are better bullets out there then the hydrashocks... DPX, Ranger, Golddots...

 

[rickett]

Might also look into 200gr. Gold Dot +p. They're my current carry load. Shot a couple mags of them to try them out and loved 'em. Super accurate, 100% reliable, not too much snap.

 

[silvernightmare]

I like gold dot and Hornady TAP.

 

[mike09]

I went with the Winchester Ranger SXT, what are you going to use them for?

 

[MagicPie]

GoldDots- always.
I've shot about 100 230 grain with no problems. The 200grain +P work fine, but I've only use them 3" barrel 1911.

 

[BLACK45ACP]

I dont know but my XD loves to eat Gold dots 185 gr.

 

[digitalexplr]

Try the Federal HST's. There isn't a better performing round out there. The Hydar-Shocks are an older design. While they perform well, check out some LE test of the HST's. Very impressive.

LE - Wound Ballistics

 

[hilefai]

For personal defense, I carry 230g Gold Dots. I also like the Federal HST's. All of the data and photos I have seen of the HST's show that they expand nicely. Hydra-Shok is an older design, the newer designs expand more consistently and are better performing.

 

[Tard]

I don't have the money to buy enough of the new-hotness to verify 100% functioning in my guns.

I don't carry a gun until I have 500 flawless rounds through it and I don't carry ammo I haven't shot at least 50 flawless rounds of the exact ammo I'm going to carry (or use as the home defense gun).

 

[Krackels]

Hydrashock has become obsolete. The newer HST bullets are much better performing and stand up to the rest of the bunch as solid performers (i.e. Speer Gold Dots & Remington bonded Golden Sabers).

 

[Krackels]

I don't have the money to buy enough of the new-hotness to verify 100% functioning in my guns.

I don't carry a gun until I have 500 flawless rounds through it and I don't carry ammo I haven't shot at least 50 flawless rounds of the exact ammo I'm going to carry (or use as the home defense gun).

Go in with a friend or a few friends and split a case. That's what I did and ended up with new Federal HST JHPs for a tiny bit more than what I was paying for old Hi-shocks, around $18-20 a box of 50.

 

[Tard]

I'm unemployed.
I have no friends.
I wish I were kidding.

 

[Mr. 45]

Go in with a friend or a few friends and split a case. That's what I did and ended up with new Federal HST JHPs for a tiny bit more than what I was paying for old Hi-shocks, around $18-20 a box of 50.

How did those run in your XD-45?

 

[MASTERSPYDOG]

I carry the Hornaday TAP 200g +P w/230 ball every other round in both XD's and my 1911 commander.

 

[Ske1etor]

Federal HST is one of the best performing JHP rounds available right now AND they are cheap enough to shoot a bunch to make sure your gun likes them. Normally found for around 23 bucks for 50 in .45 around the New Orleans area.

The .40 can be had for around 21 for 50 and the 9mm can be had for around 19 a box.

 

[Cuda66]

Hydrashock has become obsolete.

I always laugh when I hear that.

It worked just great for, what, over 10 years...but now, it isn't as cool as the new stuff, therefore it's no good.

Are there rounds that may be better? Perhaps--but HS also has a proven track record of getting the job done.

Obsolete it ain't.

 

[Krackels]

How did those run in your XD-45?

Sorry, I should've specified. I got 5 boxes of Federal 147 gr. +P JHP in 9mm. They ran flawless in my XD.