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    Default hornady critical defense

    whats your guys views on the HCD
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    Default Re: hornady critical defense

    anyone carry them in there .38s
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    Quote Originally Posted by pitbulls&guns View Post
    anyone carry them in there .38s
    I just put a box through my .38 when I was at the range last. The recoil was not significant, as they were not +p. I would use them if I carried my snubbie.

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    Default Re: hornady critical defense

    I use them in my 442. As said recoil isnt huge but I'll probably try a couple different rounds next time I go on an ammo run.

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    I have shot about 100 rounds of the +P flavor in both my Smith model 642 1 7/8 in barrel and my 386 Mountain Lite 3.2 inch barrel. I also carry this ammo as well as the old school 158 grain LSWCHP "FBI load" in +P.

    This is good ammo and it performs well at the range. It shoots a little low in both of the above mentioned revolvers because they were both set up for 158 grain loads. (The 110 grain load leaves the barrel earlier, causing it to strike targets a bit lower the heavier, slower bullets.)

    This is world class defensive ammunition, carry it with confidence.
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    Although I am not a .38, I will chime in. I am far from rich, even bordering the poverty line....but I still carry and function test this ammo. I carry it in .45acp and my gf carries it in 9mm... We have each fired around a 100-200 through our carry guns and feel confident with them. Nickel cases are a nice plus, low flash powder, and the anti clog hollow-point are also really favorable to me.

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    Default Re: hornady critical defense

    HCD is a GREAT round , nuff said.
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    Default Re: hornady critical defense

    Ive tried a few different brands but CDs seem to be the only carry ammo that cycles through semis and revolver.

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    Default Re: hornady critical defense

    The HCD shoots fine. I have no way of testing them for penetration. The HCD cycles well in semi-auto's as mentioned. The other ammo that cycles well is Gaser Safety Slugs. Glaser has the advantage of not penetrating walls or bouncing longrange off of hard surfaces like concrete.

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    Default Re: hornady critical defense

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve_NEPhila View Post
    I have shot about 100 rounds of the +P flavor in both my Smith model 642 1 7/8 in barrel and my 386 Mountain Lite 3.2 inch barrel. I also carry this ammo as well as the old school 158 grain LSWCHP "FBI load" in +P.

    This is good ammo and it performs well at the range. It shoots a little low in both of the above mentioned revolvers because they were both set up for 158 grain loads. (The 110 grain load leaves the barrel earlier, causing it to strike targets a bit lower the heavier, slower bullets.)

    This is world class defensive ammunition, carry it with confidence.
    hey hows the kick with the +p if my 5'6'' 115lb fiance was goin to shoot it
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