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    Default Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    I use federal HS 230 gr....what about you?

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    Default Re: Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    Speer GDHP. They work better in my guns. YMMV
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    Default Re: Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    230 Gr Federal Hydrashock

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    Default Re: Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    Quote Originally Posted by rwilson452 View Post
    Speer GDHP. They work better in my guns. YMMV
    always wanted to try those but never got around to it..

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    Default Re: Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    Quote Originally Posted by marinakorp View Post
    230 Gr Federal Hydrashock
    +1 on that

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    Default Re: Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    In my full size Kimber (shop carry OC) I carry 45 super loaded with 230gr HS. In my CC Kimber it's std 230gr HS acp


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    Default Re: Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    Wish I k new. I'm using Remington 230gr JHP, but they don't print well.

    Basically, I'm still looking

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    Default Re: Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    Win. Ranger bonded 147
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    Default Re: Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    I use Federal Premium Perosnal Defense Ammo 165gr. I only shoot a box, once or twice a year becasue they're pretty expensive. However, if i ever need to use them, I want to make sure whoever it is doesn't get up or have his side of the story to tell.
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    Default Re: Whats your self defense ammo of choice in 45 acp?

    Hydrashocks are old technology, and fail to open when clogged fairly consistantly, esp in the slower 45ACP. That post is a gimmick. Sorry, but its true.

    I would carry The Federal HST, but the super wide mouth doesnt agree with my 1911.
    I have not shot enough Corbon DPX or Ranger SXT to know about their reliability but they are both great rounds.

    Currently I am carrying TAP 230grain +p , they feed excellent.

    When I can find some in stock I will switch the Federal EFMJ (expanding full metal jacket)

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