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Dmars
Junior Member
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 09/26/2009 : 12:21:50
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| Between my main four concealed carry weapons.....all .40 S&W 180 grain Hornady TAP. |
Gun Control: A solution looking for a problem.
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Jay
New Member
USA
73 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 09:19:31
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| .40 S&W 180 gr. Speer Gold Dot G27 |
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
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riadat
New Member
50 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 19:37:36
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| I carry 158 grain .38 hollow points. |
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J.Harris
New Member
USA
95 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 21:40:08
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| 230gr .45 ACP maybe soon 230gr +p .45 ACP |
"What you don't see with your eyes, do not invent with your mouth". |
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Al56
New Member
79 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 23:09:28
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I swap between 45,230 grain - 40,180 grain. But I also carry as backup 1 of 2 different 9er's 147 grain. Al |
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Al56
New Member
79 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2009 : 17:11:48
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I have to change my post as of today. Now it's 2-45s 230 gr, bjhp and 1-9er at 147 gr, jhp. So I guess I'm saying 45 cal, |
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Armed Infidel
New Member
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2009 : 00:54:54
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230gr HST  |

ALWAYS Carry! ~ NEVER Tell! |
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DIAMOND
Senior Member
USA
1184 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2009 : 04:33:51
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UPDATE: I finally found 180gr JHP for my G27 in .40S&W. So now I can GO HEAVY!
And I didn't have to buy it at ChinaMart. YES! |
Loving God. Loving People. Carrying a gun. Glock 27 Kershaw Scallion
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Nathan
Big Sky Guy
USA
12721 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2009 : 08:30:53
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quote: Originally posted by HadEmAll
my short answer is .40, 155 JHP.
for your own information to do with as you will, be aware that i have found no 155 grain .40 that will pass the FBI penetration test. its just too light for the cross section. some of the hotter 165 grain loads will pass the FBI penetration test, and all of the premium 180 grain loads do. |
 "...all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson "In the foolishness of my heart, I thought that the truth would be a defense." - Harold Fish |
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Eric
Average Member
USA
819 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2009 : 09:26:01
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| .40S&W 180gr JHP for carry (Federal HST) and 165gr FMJ and 180 FMJ for range time. |
Glock 23 RTF Walther PPS .40 "The problem with Socialism is you eventually run out of other peoples' money." - Margaret Thatcher
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Elm Creek Smith
Starting Member
31 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2009 : 22:22:06
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When I had a Glock 23, it wouldn't shoot 180 grain bullets into a sombrero-sized group at 50 feet. The 155 and 135 grain bullets took the group sizes down to around 3 inches at 25 meters. YMMV. I went with accuracy.
The FBI penetration test is great for law enforcement where they have to shoot through glass, etc., and still have the bullets perform. As a civilian carrying for self-defense, I need to hit the threat, probably quite close and personal. I'm not sure the Remington 125 grain .357 Magnum SJHPs I carry in my S&W Model 13 will pass the FBI penetration tests, nor do I care. They are accurate from my revolver, and that's what counts.
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 Hope is not a plan; not all change is good. WE are the civilian national security force! |
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coblake
Starting Member
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 04:28:51
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| 230 gr Golden Sabre's out of a 5" 1911 |
'violence is the pleasure of fools and only the last resort of wise men' Wilbur Smith NRA Member SA 1911 Loaded SS .45 ACP USAF Active Duty Have Gun-Will Travel |
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DIAMOND
Senior Member
USA
1184 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 05:26:46
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I finally found some Win 180gr JHP bonded for my 27. Feels good to be carrying right.  |
Loving God. Loving People. Carrying a gun. Glock 27 Kershaw Scallion
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RickC
Good American
USA
1981 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 07:34:03
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.50GI, it used to be loaded with 275 gr. HP, but now it is loaded with this 230 gr. SCHP:
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"I carry a gun, 'cause a Cop is to heavy" -Anonymous- |
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Nathan
Big Sky Guy
USA
12721 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 10:46:19
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quote: Originally posted by Elm Creek Smith
When I had a Glock 23, it wouldn't shoot 180 grain bullets into a sombrero-sized group at 50 feet.
plain and simple answer: if your glock is grouping 3' at 50', something is bad wrong with either your glock or the shooter and you have much bigger issues to consider than the round you are carrying. |
 "...all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson "In the foolishness of my heart, I thought that the truth would be a defense." - Harold Fish |
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PKL
Senior Member
1782 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 11:38:12
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quote: Originally posted by Nathan
quote: Originally posted by Elm Creek Smith
When I had a Glock 23, it wouldn't shoot 180 grain bullets into a sombrero-sized group at 50 feet.
plain and simple answer: if your glock is grouping 3' at 50', something is bad wrong with either your glock or the shooter and you have much bigger issues to consider than the round you are carrying.
Perhaps it is just me, but I would never consider pulling the trigger and trying to shoot someone 50 feet away. That's just too far for my taste. If someone is 50 feet away, they are not a credible threat. If I am being held at gunpoint from 50 feet away, I've done something wrong.
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FFemt5287
Senior Member
1647 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 11:39:09
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quote: Originally posted by PKL
quote: Originally posted by Nathan
quote: Originally posted by Elm Creek Smith
When I had a Glock 23, it wouldn't shoot 180 grain bullets into a sombrero-sized group at 50 feet.
plain and simple answer: if your glock is grouping 3' at 50', something is bad wrong with either your glock or the shooter and you have much bigger issues to consider than the round you are carrying.
Why would someone EVERRRRR, EVER, EVERRR, consider pulling the trigger at 50 feet? That is way too far away to be considered a threat.
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10mm - My new solution to carry enough gun! |
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PKL
Senior Member
1782 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 11:42:17
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quote: Originally posted by FFemt5287
quote: Originally posted by PKL
quote: Originally posted by Nathan
quote: Originally posted by Elm Creek Smith
When I had a Glock 23, it wouldn't shoot 180 grain bullets into a sombrero-sized group at 50 feet.
plain and simple answer: if your glock is grouping 3' at 50', something is bad wrong with either your glock or the shooter and you have much bigger issues to consider than the round you are carrying.
Why would someone EVERRRRR, EVER, EVERRR, consider pulling the trigger at 50 feet? That is way too far away to be considered a threat.
Not if they're pointing something back at you. 
I edited my comment. I get that 50 feet is 16yards. But still. Too far away to shoot someone.
[I'm making this up] but what do they say? 90% of defensive shootings last 3 seconds, and are within 7 feet. Something like that? |
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JDJ
Starting Member
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 23:05:38
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quote: Originally posted by LKline
I prefer M61 A1 Vulcan 20mm Gatling gun

seriously speaking... currently 40 sw 180gr
once i feel like i am fully comfortable with the 1911 I will switch to 230gr 45
Thats what Im talkin bout! |
NRA Life Member Glock 31,22,27 Ruger Super Redhawk .44
Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. |
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coyotefst13
New Member
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2009 : 22:02:52
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| Stoeger Couger 8040 with 180 grn JHP for outside. 125 grn frangibles at home. |
Stoeger cougar 8040 Taurus 617 .357 Ruger LCP "A prisoner's chains are not so heavy a burden as a soldier's pack." Dwight D. Eisenhower
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vhend
Starting Member
45 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2009 : 22:11:53
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| .40 S&W Winchester SXZ JHP |
"The news said it's raining in New York." |
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KY CCDW
Starting Member
USA
4 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 12:35:53
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| i carry ruger.40 180 grain |
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FishingBack
Average Member
524 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 12:50:01
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quote: Originally posted by Jay
.40 S&W 180 gr. Speer Gold Dot G27
Same round, different delivery method. Though an XD is very similar to a Glock. |
"Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself! They are the American people's Liberty Teeth and keystone under Independence. From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security, and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable. The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere, restrains evil interference -- they deserve a place of honor with all that's good!" --President George Washington, in a speech to Congress. 7 January, 1790 |
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Communism
Junior Member
125 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 14:53:06
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| 45 acp, Ranger T-Series, 230gr +p if I recall correctly. |
Smith and Wesson for life. |
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gunslinger
Average Member
USA
983 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 10:12:17
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| "Preferred" .45 230gr +P HSTs in SIG C3. Usual, 9mm 124gr +P+ HSTs in either Firestorm Mini-nine or HP. Quick and easy, .38spcl 135gr +P Gold Dot short bbl in M-85--also 'minimum.' |
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