What ammo load do you carry, and why?

[Mithras61]

Thank you everyone for all the info. I guess I've got some research to do, since there doesn't seem to be any real concensus on which loads, although I've noticed quite a few of you like the Speer Gold Dots.

Paladin, thanks for the links to those loading for LEOs. I'll add them to my short list to try out. So far I've put almot 1000 rounds through my SA 1911 GI, and have only had 2 FTLs (both were last round out of a Kimber magazine, no less!), but I ran 40 Corbon DPXs (so far - pretty pricey, but then, what's a life worth?) with no issues so far.

I'm a member of the "slower & heavier is better than faster & lighter, but faster & heavier is best" crowd, so I'll probably check out some of those 230 grain +P loads (SA says that the 5" barrel models of 1911 shouldn't have any problems at all with this, so we'll see).

Diode, I'd be happy to have a beer & some gun talk. What's your favorite watering hole?

[kw5kw]

I'm a member of the "slower & heavier is better than faster & lighter, but faster & heavier is best" crowd,

So am I,
I like to think of it in football terms... tis the time of year again--YES, Finally!

You're the ball carrier, would you rather be tackled by a Dion Sanders type - who's small, light and fast; or by a Reggie White who's big, heavy and not quite as fast (about 1/2)?

Personally, I'd rather be tackled by Dion than by Reggie; not that Dion couldn't put on an occasional hard hit, but Reggie could always--ALWAYS--put that hit on.

Russ

[Mithras61]

I like to think of it in football terms... tis the time of year again--YES, Finally!

I agree. (GO Pack!)

I also like what my Pop says... "It'll follow you around the corner and kick your ^%$@!" (he was talking about FMJs, but I think some of the rounds discussed here can do the same).

[dws1117]

My 9mm and 45ACP have Winchester Ranger. The info I've read about them appear as if they are as good as any other premium hollow point plus I've gotten them in 50rnd boxes for about the same cost as others in 20rnd boxes.

[jbirds1210]

I'll have to add another vote for the GoldDot. As many have already said, there are several on the market that work great....but ya have to find the one that works well in your gun. I have heard many stories about finicky guns.....all of mine shoot better than I do no matter what I feed them

Best of luck!

Jason

[tex45acp]

I use Federal HydraShoks, first because of their accuracy and second, because of my tests on hogs and how well they expanded. This may not make sense to you but it works for me and I am comfortable with the results.

[Rugrash]

I carry Golden Sabers in my G19. My wife has them in her S&W .357 and I also have them in my G21 (home def pistol) too. I've got a case of Black Talons, but I keep them hidden away cus they're evil \m/

-Rug

[texas_archer]

Winchester Rangers for the 45 and 9
Gold Dot 135 grain hollowpoints for Short barrels for the 38

[badgerw]

I carry a Kimber Ultra Carry in .45ACP as my primary. I recently switched to Winchester Ranger because it's what the local PD uses.

I may have to defend my actions before a jury. A zealous prosecutor (or plaintiff's attorney) may try to show that my choice of ammo indicates malicious intent. Think about the flap over Black Talons or "cop killer" bullets. If I'm using the same ammo as the police, that's a tougher argument to make.

Bill

[dws1117]

Diode, I'd be happy to have a beer & some gun talk. What's your favorite watering hole?

Name a time a place and I'd be there for a round.