9mm JHP Migraine

[qualitytym]

I have been researching 9mm defense ammo until my eyes bleed. Same ammo has different results through denim, gel, water jugs, potato salad etc. Remmington Golden Sabers have a high reputation, yet I have seen many videos and pics of recovered rounds with no expansion. Also, Winchester has more flavors of HP than Obama has excuses. Ranger T, SXT, Supreme elite, nuclear tipped etc. And don't get me going on Hornady XTP loaded by other manufacturer! What gives? Any reliable source besides "FBI approved" list?
Then there is what to carry in my .380..............

 

[msd]

Also, Winchester has more flavors of HP than Obama has excuses.

That'd be impossible to beat......and a good debate!

 

[gunman41mag]

I use FEDERAL HYDRA-SHOK, haven't shot nobody, so I can't tell you how good they mushroom

 

[VaqueroEM]

I use FEDERAL HYDRA-SHOK, haven't shot nobody, so I can't tell you how good they mushroom

What do those run price wise?

 

[turnerdye1]

Hornady Critical Defense....buy it and dont look back

 

[45fan]

My personal 9mm carry round is the Federal 9BPLE, my wife I think is still using the Hydra-Shok 147gr in her Kel-Tec.

The 9BPLE load may not be the best out there, but it has a solid reputation, and is dirt cheap.

 

[XtremeVel]

I like the Speer Gold Dots and Federals HST's from Ammo to Go packaged in 50 rd boxes. This gets the price per round down considerably, allowing for more function testing and more frequent freshening up of the carry mags.

 

[ZombieApocolypse]

I've read in a magazine (or heard somewhere? cant remember) somewhere that Winchester PDX1 is the FBI choice because they have the most consistant mushrooms. ill see if i can find where i "heard" that

 

[9mmfan]

I alternate between 124 Gr Gold Dots and Cor Bon for both my Beretta 92 FS and G19.

 

[Quad]

Then there is what to carry in my .380..............

Hornady Critical Defense. I've seen a few videos online shot through denim and they really do expand "Every Single Time".

Others such as PDX1's and Golden Sabers fail every single time. .380 just doesn't have enough speed to have complete reliable expansion with some brands.

 

[Lancem]

Sorry there is no silver bullet, in the end shot placement will decide if you did good. A shot to the ankle with Super Duper Expanding Death Bullet will not decide the outcome. FMJ's to the heart will work just fine if you can get them there...

 

[ZombieApocolypse]

Hornady Critical Defense. I've seen a few videos online shot through denim and they really do expand "Every Single Time".

Others such as PDX1's and Golden Sabers fail every single time. .380 just doesn't have enough speed to have complete reliable expansion with some brands.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ5IkL7f2gs[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KHl99DMyXE[/ame]

 

[mwg]

I use winchester pdx1 . The box says it expands 1.5 times the original diameter.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I carry Winchester Ranger SXT. From what I have gathered it is does very well in ballistic testing.

 

[Quad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ5IkL7f2gs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KHl99DMyXE

Yes really
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=ATTBudWGunI


http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=YK4st_LfuWw

You have to admit that with .380 you can't always be sure you will have consistent performance the way that other larger calibers tend to behave.
Don't get me wrong, I have and carry .380 pistols in the warmer months. I like the round for what it is.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Hornady Critical Defense....buy it and dont look back

I like Hornady Critical Defense too.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Same here. 9BPLE in my M&P and 5906, Standard 9BP in my PF9. Solid reputation. Plus, I can afford to practice with it.

My personal 9mm carry round is the Federal 9BPLE, my wife I think is still using the Hydra-Shok 147gr in her Kel-Tec.

The 9BPLE load may not be the best out there, but it has a solid reputation, and is dirt cheap.

 

[VaqueroEM]

I carry Winchester Ranger SXT. From what I have gathered it is does very well in ballistic testing.

Where do you buy that ammo? I thought was reserved for LEO's? Unless you are an LEO then I guess that would explain it!

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Where do you buy that ammo? I thought was reserved for LEO's? Unless you are an LEO then I guess that would explain it!

I'm not a LEO, and I bought all of mine localy.

 

[Chefcook]

I have been wanting to try out this stuff...
[ame]http://youtu.be/02lZnP1LvdU[/ame]

Ammunition To Go : 50rds - 9mm Winchester Ranger Talon 147gr. T-Series HP Ammo [RA9T] - $27.95

Ammunition To Go : 50rds - 380 Auto Winchester Ranger Talon 95gr. SXT Ammo [RA380SXT] - $49.95