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Re: .40 S&W carry ammo opinions
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 5:09 pm
by 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.
Re: .40 S&W carry ammo opinions
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 5:24 pm
by 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.
Re: .40 S&W carry ammo opinions
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 7:01 pm
by 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.
Re: .40 S&W carry ammo opinions
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:09 pm
by ghostrider
I'm currently carrying Win 180gr bonded JHP:
http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/product_i ... point-ammo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I've also found it for sale in Academy in Austin.
Re: .40 S&W carry ammo opinions
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:10 pm
by 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 :-)