.40 S&W carry ammo opinions

[CC Italian]

The 180 grain Hydro-shock was my first carry round when I first got my Glock 27. They all fired well and recoil was mild compared to some of the other companies loads in the same grain. I guess I went away from them because they seemed a little mild compared to other .40 loads and they are not cheap. There 10mm load is so anemic it is insulting. I wouldn't have any problem carrying them though, great round. The HST that cheaper then dirt has is all law enforcement over run and might be loaded hotter? A lot of law enforcement officers still carry and swear by them.

[RttlTrap]

The HST is definitely hotter than the Hydra shock. There are several reports available on the HST now. Searching "Federal HST expansion" should give you some info.

AustinRealtor -- Thanks for posting your findings. Good read.

[jmoney]

180gr Remington Golden Sabers...all I will use period. Those loaded up in my little g27 have saved me from multiple hogs on multiple occasions, and I didn't even think a HP would make it through their tough skin.

[ghostrider]

I'm currently carrying Win 180gr bonded JHP:

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I've also found it for sale in Academy in Austin.

[ghostrider]

I've also chronographed the win 180gr bonded out of a G23 with a Lone Wolf barrel:

863, 863, 959, 1124, 940, 1169, 826, 836, 958, 1203, 998, 817, 981, 1098, 1131, 1132
828, 1082, 844, 1182, 1106, 957, 906, 949, 827, 968, 808, 882, 1187, 977, 1140

calculating SD is left as an exercise to the reader :-)