What load in your CC/EDC pistol?

[U8395279]

I use these, cause bubblegum gets weird around Portland.

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A silver bullet? Are you perhaps related to the Lone Ranger?

 

[U8395279]

Good old fashion 9mm 124g Federal HST.
Proven track record.

Not sure how "old-fashioned" it is. It really has some impressive nasty performance. Take a look:

 

[Pandaz3]

Ike and Mrs. Ike are serious!
I have added Underwood Extreme Penetrator for my new and old carry .45 ACP's
Also Extreme Defender for our home defense 9MM (my wife has one on trips only, she won't carry because I do)
I am considering the Extreme Defender for 380 also, but have not bought any yet. I get my new LCP II Tuesday and after I test it with a variety of ammunition I might buy some. (you still have to try the carry ammo in the carry gun, but you have an Idea)

 

[nammac]

Not sure how "old-fashioned" it is. It really has some impressive nasty performance. Take a look:

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147's in 9mm
230's in 45 ACP

 

[Certaindeaf]

.357 mag 125gr SJHP +P+.. o wait.. they don't make those so just the regulars. lol

 

[ATCclears]

Apologies if a similar comment has already been made in this lengthy discussion thread...

It is my understanding that Hornady Critical Defense is OK for all sizes of pistols, but Hornady Critical Duty is only recommended for full-size pistols (ie., the bullet may not expand as expected if the barrel is less than 4" long).

I read about this a while back but I cannot find the article.

 

[ikemay]

Apologies if a similar comment has already been made in this lengthy discussion thread...

It is my understanding that Hornady Critical Defense is OK for all sizes of pistols, but Hornady Critical Duty is only recommended for full-size pistols (ie., the bullet may not expand as expected if the barrel is less than 4" long).

I read about this a while back but I cannot find the article.

I also believe the Critical Duty is geared more towards law enforcement in that it's designed to be barrier "blind". That it will still be effective through car window glass, walls (sheet rock), etc. Whereas Critical Defense is not as effective in those scenarios, as it's more for heavy clothing, non-leo self defense encounters.

 

[mark9fogger]

I use Corbon 140-grain DPX rounds in my G23 and 160-grain DPX rounds in my G30. Love the smooth recoil that this round produces in my G23.

 

[Derbel McDillet]

Iirc 40 exists because after the FBI switched to a uniform ammo of 10mm including special order MP5 s they discovered most couldn't handle the recoil in their issue sidearm

This is a myth. FBI chose it's 180gr reduced velocity 10mm load before it chose its duty 10mm handgun, the S&W 1076. The first time agents shot 10mm was with the reduced velocity load. Full power 10mm ammunition was never issued by FBI.

 

[Derbel McDillet]

Federal Premium GUARD DOG 9mm 105g EFMJ

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I've seen EFMJ bounce off wine bottles without breaking them. The nose buckles when it impacts, increasing frontal surface area and the bullet bounces off.

 

[Derbel McDillet]

147gr HST in my Glock 19, Glock 26 and Glock 43. I purchase it in 50 rd boxes for $26.00 from Streichers Police Supply. I ordered 5 boxes last time and got free shipping.

 

[Quartermaster]

This beats crosshatching FMJ's by a country mile..

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Important to note: He shot the spine of the knife, not the edge.

As for me:
9mm Nosler bonded performance bonded tipped. Spare mags are Winchester Ranger SXT.

 

[Pandaz3]

One thing of note, I have noticed larger groups using Underwood's Extreme Penetrator or Defender, compared to Underwood with XTP's, I expect the fluted design to be the culprit .

 

[thatoneguy]

I carry a glock 19. It is both my service pistol and my CC weapon. I use hornady critical duty in it. I use critical defense in anything with a short barrel because it expands with lower velocity. The critical duty needs a bit more speed to expand thus a longer barrel is better. Pluss the poly plug in the tip is quite nice making sure that the round expands and does not clog and pass through possibly hitting an innocent bystander.

Just my preference. Hornady critical anythings.

 

[woody06]

Hornady Critical Defense 9mm 115 gr.

 

[Brownstone101]

Nosler defence 124g hp 9mm

 

[Quartermaster]

Nosler defence 124g hp 9mm

I was always on da fence about them.

 

[Raidingtime]

Hst 124 grain in my 9mm shield

Remington 102 grain golden sabers in my .380 LCP with the ruger polymer rounds in the back up mag.

 

[Pandaz3]

I am sorry to steal the thread for a moment, but I was reminded of my 'carry' ammo for my various Cap pistols (though about 90% were a depiction of Colt SSA) I did have a Davey Crockett single shot cap rifle too. I don't recall all the brands of caps, but I believe one was Black Cats like the Firecrackers. Seems like Diamond Match made some reliable ones. They normally came in 50 cap rolls, perfect for Mattel's 'Fanner Fifty'
Hey it was my carry ammo!

 

[Brownstone101]

I was always on da fence about them.

Have a family friend who works for them, pretty neat stuff, decided to buy from a local company as a show of support, very clean looking round, I'm trying to get the blue bonded stuff but it's been back ordered for a minute and hp rounds work