Ammo Choice for Self Defense

[Not_Yet_Prepped]

Snare,

Thanks, You always come through with some 'Backed' info. That link is exactly what was looking for.

Matt, Ridge, saeb,

Thanks for your input... I notice that just about everything you guys mentioned is either on the list or appears that would meet the requirements listed in his report.

Thanks everyone...

It appears I will use that box for practice and see if I can find something off that list or updated version of what is on the list.

[saeb]

Hornandy TAP and Corbon DPX are the two I stick with. Both great; however, neither are cheap.

[snare]

This information by Dr. Roberts is widely considered to be definitive.

Recommended for 9mm rounds:



Barnes XPB 115gr HP (35515) loaded by Cor-Bon (DPX09115)


Winchester Partition Gold 124gr JHP (RA91P)


Winchester Ranger-T 124 gr +P JHP (RA9124TP)


Winchester Ranger-T 127gr JHP +P+ (RA9TA)


Winchester Ranger-T 147gr JHP (RA9T)


Winchester Bonded 147gr JHP (RA9B/Q4364)


Speer Gold Dot 124gr JHP +P (53617)


Speer Gold Dot 147gr JHP (53619)


Remington Golden Saber 147gr JHP (GS9MMC)


Federal Tactical 124gr JHP (LE9T1)


Federal Tactical 135gr JHP +P (LE9T5)


Federal HST 147gr JHP (P9HST2)


Further info here:

8mm ammo article and more

[ridgerunner]

For strictly self defense, I like Corbon DPX 115gr solid copper hollow points at 1250 fps. Too expensive to stock up on for hard times, but for everyday carry in good times, I like it.

Not trying to start any ruckus, but I will take a 45 "flying ashtray" over just about any 9mm.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

As always test thouroughly everthing and take no gunwriters advice on the new fangled zorchiton ray guns new dinasour destroying ammo!!!
I carry 2 load in my 9mm. In my G26 (baby glock) i carry the Remington 115+p which i know gets good penetration without overpenetration at extreme close ranges and expands nicley in tissue and doesnt come apart on bone in my full size G17 I carry the winchester 115gr +P+. The reason I carry more power in the G17 is i'm usually outdoors where longer shots are needed and it is a little more accurate in that particular gun.
test everything you use and dang everyones opinions

[Not_Yet_Prepped]

I am looking for what rounds to carry for self defense in my soon to be arriving 9mm (FNP-9). ?


NOTE:
During my search I came across this table which shows the 9mm actually out preforming the .45 with the proper ammo selected. Which is opposite of everything I have heard and would think...??

Shows the .40 as the best (most damage), then the 9mm in a close 2nd and the .45 in a distant 3rd.

-------Round---------------Penetration---Expansion-------Wound Area (how much Damage)
Federal HydraShok
9mm 124gr +P+-------------13.3"-----------0.67"------------44.8 sq. in.
.40S&W 155gr---------------13.3"-----------0.68"------------47.9 sq. in.
.45ACP 185gr +p------------12.9"-----------0.69"------------31.5 sq. in.
.45ACP 230gr----------------13.7"-----------0.71"------------28.4 sq. in.


My under standing is that the 230gr lacked the speed for rapid expansion so the wound cavity stayed smaller longer.

Still trying to track down the actual test report to make sure it is true but here is where I found it:

http://greent.com/40Page/ammo/9/9mm-advoc.htm