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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    I don't have a preference in regards to nickle or brass. I like Golden Saber and it happens to be nickle plated. I have never had a hiccup with my p89 and I have shoot just about every type of cheap ammo through it.

    I use brass fmj in my lcp because I want a bit more penetration with the lighter bullet, I have no favorite so right now I think it is loaded with Federal.

    I have nickle plated Winchester Silver Tips in my .38 because it was a good deal on an older box.
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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    Quote Originally Posted by mpan72 View Post

    I use brass fmj in my lcp because I want a bit more penetration with the lighter bullet, I have no favorite so right now I think it is loaded with Federal.
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    Have you looked at the Remington Golden Saber .380?
    Its a heavier JHP in .380, so you would get more penetration you're looking for yet still have expansion.

    Before I went to Gold Dots, I used Golden Saber in my LCP and they ran great.
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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ricochet View Post
    Have you looked at the Remington Golden Saber .380?
    Its a heavier JHP in .380, so you would get more penetration you're looking for yet still have expansion.

    Before I went to Gold Dots, I used Golden Saber in my LCP and they ran great.
    I did not know they made them in .380. Thanks for the heads up, I will check them out.
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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    Thanks for all the input dudes.
    Here's what I'm getting at.

    Federal Law Enforcement 40 S&W Ammo 180 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point $0.30 per round (brass case).
    https://www.targetsportsusa.com/fede...b-p-55007.aspx

    Federal Law Enforcement 40 S&W Ammo 180 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point $0.46 per round (nickel plated brass case).
    https://www.targetsportsusa.com/fede...t1-p-3543.aspx

    What is the typical well trained dude to do?
    The rounds are identical, and both are high quality self defense rounds.
    Does a dude save $0.16 per round with a standard brass case, or is the nickel plating important enough to pay the extra $0.16 per round?
    It may not sound like much, but it's an extra $160.00 per thousand rounds.

    Obviously, if the nickel saves your life then it is worth the extra cash.
    But I have used brass for decades and I have never had a problem with it.
    Now nickel plated brass is considered superior for a smoother feed since it is slicker than plain brass.

    Does a dude just resign themselves to buying the more expensive superior ammo.
    Or does a dude just stick with what has been heretofore reliable?
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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    This dude would by a small quantity of nickel plated for carry, and buy cheap stuff for range use.

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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    My carry guns eat anything, plated or not, so it doesn't matter. I don't know if the plating does anything except to increase the perceived value of expensive ammo.

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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    Quote Originally Posted by DukeConnor View Post
    This dude would by a small quantity of nickel plated for carry, and buy cheap stuff for range use.
    I pretty much agree with this.

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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    DUDE,


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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    I don't care if it's brass or nickel. I don't think it matters. I also don't think the type of self defense ammo matters either. It's all about shot placement. Pistols are just not that deadly. I don't think some new gimmick bullet is going to matter that much. I even carry with FMJ reloads since I know they work every time.
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    Default Re: How many people prefer to shoot nickel plated ammo in their semi auto pistols?

    Quote Originally Posted by Emptymag View Post
    DUDE,
    Dude, relax...at least were not discussing food again.

    BTW, nickle in the carry. It also makes up the least amount of ammo I have on hand for each pistol caliber.
    Everything else is brass except a few thousand of .223 which is steel.

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