What aspect of the load is heavier? The bullets are the same: 115 gn Duty vs. the 115 gn Defense. I would expect that the Defense, going faster, would expand more. Thanks for the insight that the bullets look the same but are different. I would think the higher velocity would be better but understand penetration is important.The "Duty" is slower because it's heavier, but heavier will penetrate deeply.
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- Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:28 pm
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Re: Ideal Hornady ammunition for S&W M&P Shield?
- Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:32 pm
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Re: Ideal Hornady ammunition for S&W M&P Shield?
I have a Shield 9mm and bought the Critical Duty 115 gn. Did not know there was a Critical Defense and now wonder why they sell both when the Duty is slower. I read the pages at Hornady's site but do not see the reason why the Duty would ever be chosen over the Defense round. What am I missing?