I use 165-gr Speer GDHP in my Ruger KP-91 and 180-gr Speer GDHP Short Barrel in my SIG P239, for home protection.
This might seem to be a split decision on my part, but it really isn’t. I’ve had my Ruger KP-91 for a considerable time and it has shown a slight preference for 165-gr loadings, be they factory loads or my own reloads.
My SIG P239 is a recent purchase, and I need more range time with it, before I make a final determination as to what bullet weight it prefers. Additionally, I have been distracted from this goal by my purchase of a spare barrel chambered for the .357SIG cartridge. I may decide to use it as a .357SIG rather than as a .40 S&W.
My personal .40SWs are loaded with 155gr Gold Dot for the purely scientific reason of that was what was available the last time I bought .40SW ammo. I'm not a fan of the .40 though and rarely utilize it on a personal basis and don't use it on a professional basis other than to qualify now that I have an option of what to carry.
Winchester Ranger 155 gr. JHP for carry. UMC 185 gr. JHPs and various other brand TMJs and FMJs for practice. The mid weights have shown the best penetration in the data that I have seen.
I have several loads I'm comfortable with carrying in 40S&W, 155gr Speer GD, Corbon 135gr HP, WW 180gr Bonded HP (Federal Gov't contract overrun) I believe are PDX1's.
My 3rd Gen G23 throws the 135 Federal HST all over the place. Lucky to keep them on the paper at 15 yds! Currently using Rem. 180 HP. Excellent accuracy, but 165 grain FMJ is even better. Just picked up a box of Hornady Critical Defense 165. if they shoot as good as the FMJ, that will be my new SD round. For some reason, my Glock likes the stiffer loads much better?:?:
For defense loads I have shot or carried PMC 165 jhp, 180 jhp Remington, 180 TAP, 135 Hydra-Shock. And now have decided that Hornady Critical Defense 165gr. is the best for my use.
For practice I use 180gr cast or plated reloads :smt071
Right now I'm getting comfortable with the 165 gr....
I know my XDm likes them, and I am consistent with them....
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