Self Defense / Carry Ammo

[Boats]

Sorry if this has been asked a million times before... I searched and couldn't find it. If so feel free to point me in the right direction.

If not, please tell me what ammo you carry in your 45 cal 1911, and why?

I've been carrying 230gr Hydra-Shoks for quite some time, but there are a lot of other choices out there.

Educate me!

Boats

[NAMVET72]

Boats I carry the same as you do, or when I feel like it a 185 GR Jacket hollow points which are my own reloads. The reason is because they function the best in my 1911's, and for the 185 JHPs is because that is all thye had when I started to relaod after I retired. As for the 230 HydraShoks is because what and Old LEO friend of mine suggested.........


Clyde

[douglas_knott]

I carry what I can find. For my 10mm its 180 grain hornady xtp's for my .45 its either the Winchester or Remington hp's from walmart, 230 grain of course.

[titanse05]

Hydrashocks were great in their day but their time is long past. Federal HST, Winchester Ranger T, or Speer Gold Dots are the best choices out their currently in that order. 230grain HST are what I carry.

[Roverron]

Hydrashocks were great in their day but their time is long past. Federal HST, Winchester Ranger T, or Speer Gold Dots are the best choices out their currently in that order. 230grain HST are what I carry.
Same here for my 1911s and I carry buffalo bore 185gr +P and fiocchi +p and some Remy golden saber all in JHP in my USP

[23eagle]

Ranger T's in the full size and Ranger T +p in the compact. But I would carry a good flat nose fmj if I had 'em.

[Boats]

That's what I was looking for! Thanks!

[Deleted]

I carry Hornady 185gr Critical Defense, Pow'R Ball and Hydroshocks 230gr

Hydro's are still a good mean round!!

[Sheepdog]

Black Talons in my 45, 135 Double tap in my 10mm.

[Horse'nround]

Been loading my own for a long time, setteled on Hornady XTP and or Speer Gold Dot 200 gr HP. Dialed in at 975 to 995 FPS. I like the penetration and expansion characteristics at this speed and the recoil is nominal.

[RevM]

+P 230 HST's

Best price I've found is at:
http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=hotpig27&ct=65202&pd=294429

-OR a little higher-

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/product_info.php/pName/50rds-45-acp-federal-le-tactical-hst-230gr-p-hp-ammo/cName/45-acp-hollow-point

I've ordered from and been happy with both of them in the past.

[sdmc530]

Ranger t if I have surplus from work or I load hornady loads

[ColMike]

speer gold dot and hornady critical defense

just got some ranier jhp i am going to try.

[23eagle]

I think we put too much emphasis on hollow point rounds in the 45acp. Ball ammo has proven itself to be very effective for over 100 years. And I have yet to see a 1911 fail to function with it (or very dern few).

But that's just me.

[Dave Waits]

I settled on Winchester 230grain Premium SXT JHPs. Basically, they're a different-colored Black Talon. Since Black Talons are Collector's level cartridges(Last I checked they were going for about $65.00 a box), the SXTs are the next best thing.

As for reloading, I've tried so far; Hornady Crit.Def. bullets, Hornady XTPs, Gold Dots and some Federal bullet. All failed one way or another. None of the mentioned bullets gave decent,consistant performance, even when driven at 900+FPS.

[Boats]

Anybody using the Winchester PDX1 Defender in 230gr?

[Grizzman]

Anybody using the Winchester PDX1 Defender in 230gr?

Yes, I do use Winchester's 230 grain PDX1 load. My serious handloads use Gold Dots and XTPs, both weighing 230 grains.

I should now have enough milk jugs for some expansion tests with them, and will report the results here.

Grizz

[jmlutz]

Anybody using the Winchester PDX1 Defender in 230gr?

I ordered 10 boxes of them while ago, 4 the first time and then another 6. I feel like any .45 ammo that Dave recommends has to be good stuff. I'd been wanting some more SD ammo anyhow, I found these in stock at Brownells and jumped on them.

[Boats]

Yes, I do use Winchester's 230 grain PDX1 load. My serious handloads use Gold Dots and XTPs, both weighing 230 grains.

I should now have enough milk jugs for some expansion tests with them, and will report the results here.

Grizz

Cool! Let us know. In the meantime I'm going to scarf a few boxes. They're still in stock at Brownell's

Boats

[Jdl2]

I like your choice and carry same. Use Hydra Shok in 380, 9mm, 40 s&w as well.
Jim

[AutoMag]

If I carry my 1911 chambered in 45ACP it is always 230 grain FMJ ammo, nothing in my opinion is any better.

If I carry my Delta Elite chambered in 10MM then it is Hornady Custom 200 grain JHP XTP.

[ronpaul50]

I settled on Winchester 230grain Premium SXT JHPs. Basically, they're a different-colored Black Talon. Since Black Talons are Collector's level cartridges(Last I checked they were going for about $65.00 a box), the SXTs are the next best thing.

As for reloading, I've tried so far; Hornady Crit.Def. bullets, Hornady XTPs, Gold Dots and some Federal bullet. All failed one way or another. None of the mentioned bullets gave decent,consistant performance, even when driven at 900+FPS.

I use Hornady Crit Def in my .45 and apparently some very pricey Black Talon in my 9mm(4 clips - wait magazines worth).