9mm home defense ammo

[Buzoido]

Well, new to guns and still learning. I've just been shooting some aguila 9mm 115 grain FMJ out at my house, knockin holes in my paper targets. I'm looking for something much more robust to keep in it at night though, or when I leave the house. Got my LTCH today =)

Links would be awesome if you are so inclined to hunt them down, but I'm wondering what would be best to look for in a self defense type ammo.

 

[BumpShadow]

Search to your hearts content. Welcome to INGO

 

[Buzoido]

I've been there, but I don't know what i'm looking for X D
What would be the best option(s)

 

[BumpShadow]

I've been there, but I don't know what i'm looking for X D
What would be the best option(s)

Whatever you are comfortable and accurate with. The debates are endless with hollow point vs. FMJ.

Good rule of thumb is to practise how you play. Practise with what you going to use. Don't worry, once you start popp'en the BG with bullets, he won't want to stick around.

 

[Ronald]

Buy a few different rounds and test them out. Get something you are comfortable and accurate with, preferably in JHP and 147 gr.

 

[cosermann]

Here's a link to get you started. Function test whatever you decide on in your particular pistol. If your barrel is under 3.5" long, I'd suggest you verify that the terminal performance is what you're after as well.

Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo

 

[goinggreyfast]

Hornady Critical Defense--what I carry anyway. I saw a thread yesterday where someone was looking for them, but I think Bradis in Camby has them.

Tactical-Life.com » HORNADY’s Critical Defense Ammo

BTW, congrads on the LTCH. Be safe!

 

[builder_one]

I bought a case each of Winchester's Ranger T-Series 127+P+ (RA9TA) & 147 (RA9T) for my G17. Although I'm sure there are many other good types of ammo available too. Here is a link to some T Series ammo, seem to be a reasonable price for it.

9mm / 9x19 | SGAmmo.com

 

[GARANDGUY]

Hornady Critical Defense--what I carry anyway. I saw a thread yesterday where someone was looking for them, but I think Bradis in Camby has them.

Tactical-Life.com » HORNADY’s Critical Defense Ammo

BTW, congrads on the LTCH. Be safe!

This and Federal HST is what I use.Mainly the Hornandy now but if we dont have it in stock I use HST or Hydrashok.

 

[jayhawk]

There is actually some pretty decent info on wikipedia:
9x19mm Parabellum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I personally carry 124Gr +P Gold Dots, but Cor-Bon DPX and Hornady Critical Defense are also great options.

 

[Buzoido]

I appreciate all the great responses INGO =)

 

[Elfboy26]

This thread has helped me a lot as well. Thanks for all the great info guys!

 

[iamaclone45]

Take a look at Winchester PDX1 in 9mm. They carry 124gr +P and 147gr. This ammo is bonded and has been shown to hold good mass through material.

I carry the 147gr variety in my Glock 26.

 

[irishfan]

I'm a big fan of Winchester Ranger ammo. I have 147gr in my XD but whatever you buy you want to test it for reliability in your gun.

 

[Glockapoppadopolis]

Cor-Bon rules. Hollow tips are always the best bet for carry. Practice some with these type loads but it's more economical to do most practice with a cheap FMJ.

 

[gixer454]

I like Hornady Critical Defense personally, and my brother swears by the Winchester Rangers. Couldn't tell a difference when we played gallon jug tag at the range last time he was home on leave!

 

[Merrixs]

Hornady Critical Defense and Federal HST are the two that I have and carry. These two expanding hollow points, from what I have researched, have the most consistent performance when encountering clothing.

 

[WebHobbit]

I would recommend 115 or 124 grain +p JHPs. I always liked Federal HydraShoks. The Corbon stuff is good too. The 147s aren't nearly as reliable at expanding. I have read that some guns won't even have reliable slide velocity with these overweight (slower) rounds. I'd rather use a non +p 115 JHP than a 147.

 

[Sylvain]

I want to train with what I would use for self defense.
So I shoot FMJ 115gr at the range and use JHP Federal 115g for defense.
That's a proven load used by LEAs for many years.
I dont really care for 124gr or 147gr or +P ammo.
Those loads will give you more recoil and will be harder to handle especially for a new shooter.I think you should just use regular pressure ammo (non +P) unless you can afford training with +P ammo all day long at the range.
If I have to unload a full magazine of 9mm JHP to stop a threat it doesnt matter if its a 115gr load or 147gr.The guy will stop anyway.
I rather have a better control of my shots by having less recoil because I believe shot placement is more important than fire power.

And if you will test different loads you better make sure your firearm can handle it.
Some makers will tell you not to use very hot loads like +P+ in their guns.

 

[XtremeVel]

FMJ is fine for the majority of your time at the range, but I would suggest using HP's for carry and home defense.

As for what brand, I lean toward any of the modern ones now days that gets sold in 50 round boxes... At the present, I like the Federal HST's and Speer Gold Dots. Ammo to Go often times gets them in LE packaging and you get 50 rds for not much more than most ask for the 20 round boxes... Not only buying in 50 rd boxes cheaper, it will afford you more options in testing for function and accuracy. Pick a few and go with what works best in your gun.

Click here: HOLLOW POINT Ammo : Ammunition To Go