I use 165gr HP's in my S&W for home protection.

The 155 gr is dead on at 25 yards and group well in my P94 so thats what I use. The heavier bullets tend to open up.

I load 165 and 180 grain FMJ and JHP rounds for competition and practice but use Winchester Ranger 155 Gr. JHP's when carrying.

I don't want to be hit by any of them. If not for the litigation potential I would load some 165 Gr. Zero JHP's for carry purposes. I do have some loaded hot for carry in the woods where I expect any shots required to be a bit beyond 15 yards.

They all seem to hit within an acceptable zone at 15 yards. Typicaly POA to 2" above POA bullet/powder charge dependant.

my cz 40B sure likes the 175 and 180 gr bullets the best.
pete

Originally Posted by Baldy

I use 165gr HP's in my S&W for home protection.

same here...

155gr Winchester Rangers here!

Any more opinions on fourty cal weights?

155 hornady tap and also black hills hp.

I get the best groups with 165's So when it comes to my 40's that's what I put in em.

WWB Self defence load 180 grain

hmmm
124 for 9mm
230 for 45acp
(124+230)/2=
177
so i'd go with a 180 grain

230 for .45acp
165 for .40 cal.s&w
and
147 for 9mm

all federal hst ammo, i believe the 165 in .40cal has great penetration.it didnt show a 40cal,but here is a pic of a federal hst 147gr 9mm covering a nickle

I use Winchester white box 165g for target, and Fed Premium Tactical 180g for defense.

edited to fix WWB. Sorry, wrong caliber

I'm new to it all but I bought remington 165 hollow points.

165 JHP or FMJ.

corbon

In my Sig P226 & G22, Federal Hydra's or personal defence 180gr

I have had best results at the range with 165gr, but for home defense I currently have 180gr hollow-points.

155 for summer
180 in the winter

165gr. Speer Gold Dots in my Px4.

When it comes to quick one shot stops in an a region where minimal clothing is worn, 135 gr Corbons steaming along at 1300+ fps are the answer Move to northern parts of the US where winter clothing comes into play, i believe a heavier bullet with more inertia and ability to penetrate deeper would be a better choice. When in Miami, Columbia or the Fiji's stoke up your pipe with the fastest 40's available. FWIW.

The 180 gr. handloads suit me just fine for year round use in my XD40 , Berrys plated for practice and hornady xtp for carry. both shoot to the same point of impact useing a stout charge of unique.

I shoot 165 and 180 grain FMJ and JHP rounds for practice.

I use Winchester Ranger 155 Gr. JHP's when carrying.

.40 S&W Hornady TAP FPD 180gr. HP for home defense and .40 S&W Speer Lawman 180gr. TMJ or Federal 180gr. FMJ for target practice in my Glock 22.







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