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Best defense load for my S&W M&P .40?
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I tried the Golden Saber bullet made by Remington, and when i tested it, the core separated from the jacket just by going through water and cardboard with a trash bag liner.
I know they will work well enough for now but does anyone out there have a bullet they have tested and really liked???


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Posts: 62 | Location: Eastern Washington | Registered: 30 July 2009Reply With Quote
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The 165 gr golden saber is one of the top rated 40 cals out there. If you don't want a bullet that comes apart. Winchester and hornaday both have a bonded core bullet out there. I carry the 165 golden sabers they are a great bullet.
 
Posts: 19396 | Location: wis | Registered: 21 April 2001Reply With Quote
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I use Gold Dots in my 380, 40 S & W, and 45. I have not had to shoot a human yet, but that is what they are for.
 
Posts: 2173 | Location: NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO, USA | Registered: 05 March 2008Reply With Quote
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I use Gold Dots in my 380, 40 S & W, and 45. I have not had to shoot a human yet, but that is what they are for.


Yeah, me, too, in .38, 357 Sig and .45 ACP.
 
Posts: 11729 | Location: Florida | Registered: 25 October 2006Reply With Quote
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185 gr. JHP Rem. in 45 ACP loaded +P w/ HS-6.
 
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I use the 165 grain Federal Hydra Shok. We did some penetration tests with them where I work and they held up very well. I should also note that I live in a cold weather area and we did some shooting through heavy clothing and they expanded "most" of the time when shot through a winter jacket.
 
Posts: 103 | Location: southern wisconsin | Registered: 12 December 2005Reply With Quote
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The best of them is Corbon DPX [Barnes bullet].
It's hard to find a bad load except 'reduced recoil' loads. So take your pick. I like a 155 since it has the same trajectery as a 9mm.
 
Posts: 7636 | Registered: 10 October 2002Reply With Quote
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Ditto for the Gold Dots. There is a reason so many police forces carry them, including our State Troopers here in Texas.

.380, .38, .357, 9mm, .40

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Posts: 3065 | Location: Hondo, Texas USA | Registered: 28 August 2001Reply With Quote
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Gold Dots in 38Special/357mag and original Black Talons in 45ACP, 40 S&W and 10mm auto. All factory loads. Don't need the additional risk of legal crap with handloaded ammo.
 
Posts: 4115 | Location: Pa. | Registered: 21 April 2006Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by impala#03:
I use Gold Dots in my 380, 40 S & W, and 45. I have not had to shoot a human yet, but that is what they are for.


+1 for Speer Gold Dots.


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Posts: 31 | Location: Michigan | Registered: 03 November 2009Reply With Quote
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Our agency requires us to carry golden sabers.
 
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