What brand ammo do you CCW with?This is a discussion on What brand ammo do you CCW with? within the CCW forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; Originally Posted by Stryker125
Currently using Winchester pdx1 in .40sw. Wasn't too happy though when I first opened the box to find bits of sand ...
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August 23rd, 2012, 09:04 PM
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#46 | | Conserviberalitarian
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Originally Posted by Stryker125  Currently using Winchester pdx1 in .40sw. Wasn't too happy though when I first opened the box to find bits of sand or something like it kind of smushed in between the primer and casing. I promptly cleaned all the rounds... | That sounds like it got next to one of their shotgun shells that was leaking or crushed. They use some sort of sandlike material in their shotgun shells. If it cleans off, great. If not I would return the box of shells to your retailer and ask for an exchange.
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August 23rd, 2012, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jlh820 That sounds like it got next to one of their shotgun shells that was leaking or crushed. They use some sort of sandlike material in their shotgun shells. If it cleans off, great. If not I would return the box of shells to your retailer and ask for an exchange. | It did clean right off with my cleaning brush and some fingernail work. I think I may just shoot it and buy a new box for a little peace of mind!
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August 24th, 2012, 03:42 AM
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I am a Critical Defense guy. I like the expansion and it goes bang every time in the LC9.
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August 24th, 2012, 06:42 AM
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+1 for Gold Dot in all my carry guns
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August 24th, 2012, 07:00 AM
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I'm not brand specific, I look for best consistancy, for revolvers that means at least 150-200 rds of trouble free ignition and accuracy, for semi's 200 rds of jam free operation and accuracy, the most accurate load don't mean jack if it won't cycle reliably. Shot placement is more important than expansion to me.
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August 24th, 2012, 07:39 AM
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I carry Speed Gold Dot 124gr +P in my P95 9mm.
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August 24th, 2012, 10:20 AM
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#52 | | Corpsman Up!
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Originally Posted by wdm2011 I just looked at their website, and I'm getting mixed signals. What is this for?
From their website, Zombie Max - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc
Disclaimer: Hornady® Zombie Max™ ammunition is NOT a toy (IT IS LIVE AMMUNITION), but is intended only to be used on…ZOMBIES, also known as the living dead, undead, etc. No human being, plant, animal, vegetable or mineral should ever be shot with Hornady® Zombie Max™ ammunition. Again, we repeat, Hornady® Zombie Max™ ammunition is for use on ZOMBIES ONLY, and that's not a nickname, phrase or cute way of referring to anybody, place or thing. When we say Zombies, we mean…ZOMBIES!
OK, so what is a zombie? What is this about? |
It's literally the same exact round has the critical defense only without nickel plated brass and a green plug instead of a red plug. It's a money making gimick due to the popular zombie fad. I think there neat but its all the same as CD.
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August 24th, 2012, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New England
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Speer Gold Dot Personal Defense
115gr 9mm
Gold Dot seems to be the popular choice.  | |
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August 24th, 2012, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SrBanjo Speer Gold Dot Personal Defense
115gr 9mm
Gold Dot seems to be the popular choice. |
It does. I think thats why I like the BB 115gr 9mm cartridge so much (it uses the gold dot bullet) but I do wonder if the fact that it is so much hotter (1400fps 500ft.lbs vs 1210fps 374ft/lbs) is really a good thing? I know the P89 can handle the round all day long, but I worry that I am getting into that gray area that .45 gets to where you end up with a bullet that exits the body too easily without giving up as much of its energy as it could have.
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August 27th, 2012, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Stryker125 Currently using Winchester pdx1 in .40sw. Wasn't too happy though when I first opened the box to find bits of sand or something like it kind of smushed in between the primer and casing. I promptly cleaned all the rounds... | Tumbling media, normal for their high end ammo. Hopefully you did not clean the sealant out.
I sell Gold Dot LE, Federal Tactical, and Ranger ammo. Most of my guns are fed by Winchester. | |
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August 27th, 2012, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by hotpig Tumbling media, normal for their high end ammo. Hopefully you did not clean the sealant out.
I sell Gold Dot LE, Federal Tactical, and Ranger ammo. Most of my guns are fed by Winchester. | I got a box of the Win. Ranger ammo for my LCP and it felt like it had a good punch , clean, and not one bad round in the box. A little pricey if I remember? Been using Hydra Shoks.
Tony
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August 27th, 2012, 01:20 PM
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Normally Ranger is a lot cheaper.
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August 27th, 2012, 01:27 PM
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Hornady Critical Defense in the .40, 230gr HP Rangers from the local PD in the wifes 1911 and my own loads in the .357 w Montana Gold HP 125s. When the Mini goes in the car on road trips 75gr Hornady BTHP loaded to 5.56 specs.
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August 27th, 2012, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hotpig Normally Ranger is a lot cheaper. | Didn't remember. I got multiple boxes of Hydra Shoks for Xmas so that's it for now. Ho, Ho, Ho...... I use Magtech for range time in every gun but the Mossberg 500 Persuader, it gets Selier and Bellots. I like the clear casings, it gives them a mean look, not that anybody on the wrong end is going to know. They have a humungous recoil but I'm using the pistol grip.
Tony
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August 27th, 2012, 05:18 PM
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I like Gold Dots myself...but as of now my carry guns are loaded with...
230 g. Gold Dots for my 1911 Commander
115 g. Gold Dots in the SP101 .327
147 g. Ranger Bonded in the 9mm Shield and CZP07 nightstand gun
130 g. Winchester SJHP .38+P in the 442
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