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Favorite load for SD?

  • 135gr

    Votes: 10 3.7%
  • 155gr

    Votes: 50 18.5%
  • 165gr

    Votes: 98 36.2%
  • 180gr

    Votes: 113 41.7%

Here's the .40S&W poll

23K views 53 replies 50 participants last post by  ybnorml 
#1 ·
I mean, there's one for 9mm and .45ACP, might as well make another one.
 
#4 ·
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.

:smt1099
 
#13 ·
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.:watching:it didnt show a 40cal,but here is a pic of a federal hst 147gr 9mm covering a nickle

 
#22 ·
Hi Speed

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.
 
#25 ·
.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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