Trying to decide on a good self-defense round for my Glock 19

[gregr507]

As far as I can tell, most people are pretty high on Speer Gold dots, so right now I am looking at 124gr gold dots (this is not set in stone though). But should I try to find some +p version, or does it not really matter? The +p seems to be quite a bit more expensive, unless I'm just looking in the wrong places. Thanks in advance

 

[gglass]

Gold Dots are perfectly fine. If you want to add a little more punch during these winter carry months when people dress in layers, then the +P Gold Dots would fit the bill.

 

[newbie]

I'd have to agree on the gold dots. Very good round.

 

[NateIU10]

I carry 124 grain HST in my Glocks

 

[danielocean03]

I carry 124 grain HST in my Glocks

I carry 124gr. Federal Hydra-Shoks in my G26.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Another exelent round is the 147 grain Winchester Ranger SXT. They proved very well in testing, and are cheaper.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Another exelent round is the 147 grain Winchester Ranger SXT. They proved very well in testing, and are cheaper.

And a lot of folks like the heavier projectile for better penetration through thick winter clothing.

-J-

 

[Chefcook]

9mm penetrates very very well, I don't think winter clothing even leather is an issue in this caliber. I carry 124gn Federal Hydra-shocks, but I am also partial to the Hornady 147gn XTPHP. I have also loaded these 90gn HP in 9mm I would have to look up my old records to find the recipe and with these penetration is an issue as they wont go all the way threw a gallon milk jug of water, but leave a dime sized lead coin inside after exploding it all to hell LOL they are crazy fun to shoot...
Speer Gold Dot Bullets 380 ACP (355 Diameter) 90 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Box of 100 - MidwayUSA

 

[drgnrobo]

recently picked up a box of glaser powerball 9mm+p 100gr .gives the reliability of hardball & the same benefits of a jhp

 

[Dogman]

I carry 124 gr GD's in all of my carry 9mm, except for my PO Carry 9 and in that I carry 124 gr Golden Sabres.

 

[HICKMAN]

WWB

Why have some lawyer go after me for carrying "black talon armor piercing cop killers"?

I've been know to carry HST's though

 

[Joe Williams]

Gold Dots, Federal HST, Winchester PDX1, in no particular order, are all very good rounds. Whichever provides best function in your gun, is more accurate, and you can get your hands on should be the deciding factors. Golden Sabers are also very good, but I think the three above are a notch better.

 

[jd3772000]

124gr +p ammo used for me.

 

[Sailor]

Corbon DPX

 

[SC_Shooter]

Hydra-shocks in all my pistols. I'm a fan of that round, but they are hard to put your hands on these days.

 

[MACHINEGUN]

I carry 124 grain HST in my Glocks

What Nate said.. HST's for me only!

 

[clt46910]

My Glock 19 seems to like the Federal EFMJ 124 gr +P's. My Sig 228 likes the Winchester 147 Gr. SXT's That is what they shoot best with.

 

[Bisley Man]

+1 for Speer Gold Dots

There's probably not a "bad" JHP design, but it seems Speer Gold Dot and Federal HST are used by more PD'S and Fed. agencies. Are there stats on the web somewhere(since we don't read gun mags like we used to) that shows what agency uses what round? And how effective those rounds have been in police action shootings?(Evan Marshall)

 

[01deuce]

another + for HST's

 

[gregr507]

Do you guys usually buy online? I'd like to buy some gold dots or hst's, but all I can find locally are non-bonded golden sabers for 30$ for a box of 20.