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Dmars
Junior Member
USA
246 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
Junior Member
USA
119 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
Junior Member
108 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
96 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
Junior Member
167 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.
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Al56
Junior Member
167 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
1797 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.
Palin for President 2012
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Nathan
Big Sky Guy
USA
15549 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2009 : 08:30:53
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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. |
 
"In the foolishness of my heart, I thought that the truth would be a defense." - Harold Fish |
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Eric
Senior Member
USA
1005 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
There is no safety for honest men except by believing all possible evil of evil men. - Edmund Burke
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Elm Creek Smith
Junior Member
108 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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3" S&W Model 13, 2" Taurus 85SSUL, 20" Remington 870 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M38 7.62x54R, Ruger Mini 14 .223 Rem/5.56x45mm NATO.
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
15 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 04:28:51
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'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
1797 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.
Palin for President 2012
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RickC
Good American
USA
2253 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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Rick
"I carry a gun, 'cause a Cop is to heavy"
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Nathan
Big Sky Guy
USA
15549 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. |
"In the foolishness of my heart, I thought that the truth would be a defense." - Harold Fish |
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PKL
Advanced Member
USA
2866 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 11:38:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Nathan
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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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Springfield TRP Stainless Steel
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FFemt5287
Baron of Obscure Calibers
USA
2961 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 11:39:09
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Originally posted by PKL
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Originally posted by Nathan
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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.  |
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PKL
Advanced Member
USA
2866 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 11:42:17
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Originally posted by FFemt5287
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Originally posted by PKL
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Originally posted by Nathan
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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? |
Springfield TRP Stainless Steel
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JDJ
Senior Member
USA
1362 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 23:05:38
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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 27,23OD,22RTF2,31
Ruger Super Redhawk .44
 
Suck it up princess!
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
New Member
73 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
632 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 12:50:01
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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
189 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
Senior Member
USA
1352 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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what,s your prefered carry caliber
