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by Syntax360
Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:35 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What ammo load do you carry, and why?
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You really can't beat Winchester Rangers, Gold Dot, or bonded Golden Sabers in just about any caliber. My .45 carry pistol is a USPc - I insist on a 230gr. load for reasons already mentioned. However, most 230gr. loads are not going to perform as well from my 3.5" barrel as they would from the 5" barrel they were designed for. I currently carry Double Tap 230gr. Gold Dots to make up for the loss in velocity due to barrel length. I am quite pleased with the results.

I like 180gr. Rangers in .40, 127gr. +P+ Rangers in 9mm, 135gr +P Gold Dots in .38spl, and I carry FMJ in .380 or less (though .380 is as low as I care to go).

If FMJ was all I had lying around, I wouldn't fret too much about carrying it in .45. Carry whatever you feel comfortable with, feeds reliably, and shoots accurately every time.

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