Best .45 ACP Defense Rounds?

[PuddleMonkey]

I like HST, just wish they were more plentiful.

 

[Uber Rifleman]

A 22 short will go through drywall??

Probably not after it travels through a man's torso. This is for defense.

 

[BAMCIS]

Google is your friend. As is the search function. Otherwise this is:

 

[U201491]

Google is your friend. As is the search function. Otherwise this is:

 

[Jammer Six]

There is no best, and the choice doesn't matter.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I think Paco Kelly has some data for some 250 grain SWC's going 1200. I think that'd do it.
Why fight your way to your .22 short or birdshot loaded 12 gauge when you gots de byatch slappage to hand?
Of course you still have to land it but it is what it is.

 

[JVK]

I really had fun with Cor-Bon's +P's i'd 2nd Speer Gold Dot after that.

 

[JVK]

I used to have Gold dots in both my .45s and 9mm

Recently switched to HST and HST +P couldn't be happier.

What made you switch to HST?

I just finally found 115gr gold dot for my 9, been waiting forever.

I'd like to find some cor-bon for my 9 too.

 

[Certaindeaf]

A major power loaded 9 is about a hammer. There's different ways to do it though..
light, heavy slugs.. still a hammer

 

[deen_ad]

I carry Golden Saber 185 Gr. +P loads. I bought 500 of them and 1000 Lawman 185 Gr. hardball last Oct or Nov, before the "hoarding" started.


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[oknow]

I hear that.I also saw a tv show on sportsman channel where a guy shot through layers of drywall that were spaced a foot or so apart.the ball and hollow point bullets both went through several layers of the wall.The hollow point fragmented but still was deadly through more than 4 layers of wall.
The best looking tool for home defense,in the instance of the show was a 12 guage loaded with 7 1\2 bird shot.at close range the shot charge acts like a slug but dissapates rather quickly.Still went through 4 or 5 layers of wall though.The thing I didnt like about the test was the lack of insulation between the layers of wall.I think that would have made a considerable difference in the penetration.
Now back to the original post.I use any premium self defense labeled ammo that shoots good. through gun.I shoot 40 cal. for home defense,just for the capacity increase ofer my 1911.

How many 12 in. rooms do you have in your house?
If none then those test are worthless.

 

[tarster]

I carry either the Winchester SXT 115gr in my 9mm or the Hornady Critical Duty 220gr in my 5" 1911, the critical Duty is made for full size guns where as the Critical Defense is made for "all sizes" basically its better for the smaller carry guns. The critcal duty's do hit with some authority for sure, they knock my rifle plate around quite a bit when you are shooting them.

 

[chainsaw]

And you believe that crap?

I was just relaying a scenario from a tv show.what part is so unbelievable to you?

 

[DieselScout]

I was just relaying a scenario from a tv show.what part is so unbelievable to you?

I think its because your relaying that bird shot is viable defense ammo, which it isn't. Is it better then nothing? Yes! Are there better options? Hell yes!

 

[chainsaw]

So you`re saying that at 10 yards a .45 has more energy than a load of #6 or#8 shot?At that range the shot is still in one mass.It`s going to make a very large hole in a human no matter where you shoot them.

 

[DieselScout]

So you`re saying that at 10 yards a .45 has more energy than a load of #6 or#8 shot?At that range the shot is still in one mass.It`s going to make a very large hole in a human no matter where you shoot them.

If your talking to me I said no such thing. My point is I'd your using a shot gun use slugs or buckshot made for defense.

 

[TOVO]

Whatever you can afford to shoot a lot of and practice with. This will allow you to hit center mass if the time ever came to that.


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[chainsaw]

If your talking to me I said no such thing. My point is I'd your using a shot gun use slugs or buckshot made for defense.

I was directing it anyone who thinks bird shot is a bad chioce for home defense,not you in particular.

 

[chainsaw]

Have you ever seen the damage from a close range load of #6?I have.When I was in high school a freind of mine was accidentaly shot from about 10 yards.entered just below his right side ribs,completely blew his right kidney out of his body.Had he been hit square in his chest,his heart would have been popped like a balloon.His sternum would have privided little protection.A shot the head at that distance would blow your head like a watermelon.

 

[Fast Eddie]

#6 is awesome if you put in a wax slug




and don't blow up your shotgun



either way the fight is over