[Werewolf]

Just wondering how folks load out the mags in their carry gun?

I load 2 Hollow Points and then a ball. I figure if the SHTF that two HP's COM and the ball to the head would be an effective combo?

How's everyone else load out their mags?

[Knives]

Got all HPs in mine.

[sm]

All JHPs
or
All FMJ

Depends on Settings and Enviroments.

I don't do cocktails For CCW. Since reliabilty is priority, I don't take a chance Murphy will show up. Yes mine will shoot a mix, done so at range many times, plinking, targets etc...never a problem...Murphy would prefer a more serious situation I bet.

I don't do this in revolvers either, when CCW- in the event POA/POI differs. NOT a good time to be "adjusting".

Plinking, walking the woods, yeah I have loaded shot loads with another load in revolver. I have another CCW for serious stuff in the event 2 or 4 legged seriousness arrives on the scene tho'. Murphy is sneaky.

IMNSHO/E

[Smoke]

All JHPs
or
All FMJ


Depends on which gun I pick up. I keep a Kimber Ultra Carry stoked with the JHPs, same for the Para P14. Other guns are carrying FMJs.

Closest one gets the duty, I couldn't care less what a gun is loaded with when I need it. Just so long as it's loaded and works.

It's less important what you hit them with, than that you actually hit them.

Smoke

[sm]

It's less important what you hit them with, than that you actually hit them.
Yep
So are you sure we haven't met?
I swear Smoke...

[CrudeGT]

both mags loaded with Federal Hydra-Shock

[MeekandMild]

All Ball. H&H Hunter has convinced me you can't go elephant hunting with hollow points. :neener:

[sm]

M&M

I gotta see the IWB rig for a double rifle you use then...:p

[WhoKnowsWho]

Para Carry, all JHP

P32, chambered round is Corbon JHP, rest are ball to prevent any chance of rimlock.

[Black Majik]

Mine are all loaded with all FMJ. and to answer werewolf. Mine's loaded out to max capacity.


Factory Colt magazines. I trust them. :D

[R.H. Lee]

All hardball in my 1911A1. It starts out as big as an expanded 9mm ends up :neener:

[4v50 Gary]

HPs. Speer Gold Dot. No science here. It's what I had laying around the house.:o

[Sylvilagus Aquaticus]

P229 in 357sig carries a full compliment of Speer Gold Dots or Remington Golden Sabres. The PT111 runs 9mm FMJ's, when carried.

I don't mix and match ammo in one magazine. I'm too obsessive.

Regards,
Rabit.

[Nickotym]

Werewolf saidI load 2 Hollow Points and then a ball. I figure if the SHTF that two HP's COM and the ball to the head would be an effective combo?

This assumes that you won't miss at all, something that does not seem to happen in self defense shootings very often.:)

[Ian]

All ball. Can't afford to shoot enough HPs to know they'd work perfectly. I don't think HPs are desperately needed in a .45 anyway, though.

[La Pistoletta]

Babes.

[BHPshooter]

About 1/3 of my magazines are loaded with all JHPs, and the other 2/3 are loaded with all FMJs.

I've thought about doing the 1 ball/1 HP combo for a while, but never really saw the point.

Wes

[Treylis]

I carry 230-grain .45 ACP Ranger Talons on my person, but I keep a mag of hardball in the glovebox of the car for a "just in case" sort of situation.

[CZF]

Unlike others who might disagree. I think there is A "MAGIC BULLET" and
like it's perfromance in various tests.

My new RAMI is loaded with Sentry +P rounds. They are very fast and have a proven track record with a very large police agency and civilian shootings.



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[SpikeEVO]

100% JHP

Hornady 230gr XTP+P in the .45s, Federal 150gr JHPs in the .357sigs, Rem 147gr JHP golden sabres in the 9mmx19s.

[shooter1]

You mean you guys carry LOADED magazines!!! Sounds dangerous to me!
str1

[stans]

I do not presently carry any loaded magazines.:uhoh:

I am carrying a revolver and you would not believe how hard it is to cram a magazine, loaded or not, up the butt of a revolver!:what:



The only semi-auto I have that is suitable for carry is a S&W 439. When I carry it, I fill the magazines and chamber with Remington +P hollowpoints of the 115 grain variety.:)

[cool45auto]

Cor Bon 124gr +Ps right now.

[one45auto]

My Colt .45ACP is always loaded with 230gr hardball.

[Ashendale]

"Mine are all loaded with all FMJ. and to answer werewolf. Mine's loaded out to max capacity.


Factory Colt magazines. I trust them. "

Same here, Black Majik. All FMJ and factory Colt mags. I trust 'em too.:)
Ian

[Schuey2002]

Federal JHP's for carry, Wallyworld FMJ's for plinkin'.. :)

[Zach S]

JHPs. Sometimes FMJ in my second mag, three mags of FMJ in my glovebox (two GI mags and one P14)

[Pappy John]

Just switched to Cor-Bon Pow'r'ball in my .45 acp....how should I vote for that stuff?

Its got the shape, but not the weight of hardball.

[T.Stahl]

Other: 9x19 Federal EFMJs only.

[Rabbi]

Full size 1911s ------------ 230 gr. Federal Hydra-Shoks.

Para Ord CCO ------------- 165 gr. Federal Hydra-Shoks.

For each, one back up mag of H-S and two mags of hardball.

[Ala Dan]

230 grain Federal "Hydra-Shok" JHP's

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[foghornl]

Rem 230-Gr Golden Sabre in the 1911-A1 or the KP-90 Ruger.

[sturmruger]

I like to have some ball ammo in my carry gun in the off chance that my HPs are not penetrating properly. Here in the frozen upper midwest I also worry about some of the large coats and other outer garments people wear in the winter. I like the idea that my third shot will penetrate better. As for Murphy I have never knew that their could be an issue with using differant bullet types. I have been shooting HP, and FMJ out of one mag for years and have yet to have any issues because of it. I have polished my feed ramps, and keep my guns pretty clean so maybe you guys that are having problems should look into that.

[steve_010]

Got about 6 boxes of Black Talons. Havent been made for awhile but they're great self defense rounds.

[Boats]

1911s-All 230gr Gold Dots all the time, except for volume plinking.

GP-100--Winchester 180gr Partition Gold in the cylinder, 158gr Gold Dots on the Speed loader since they both impact at the same point at common self-defense distances. 38sp for plinking with a few SD rounds mixed in at the end for re-regulating the sights.

[RepublicanMan]

Corbon 125gr HP in my USPc .357 Sig. 1250+ fps and 500+ lbft of energy in a 9mm sized package is every bit as good to me as a 230gr .45. :D

[CZ100B]

10mm PowerBall ...... well, I also have my Steyr .40 ready, and I use Powerball in that one as well.

Jeremy

[cratz2]

Georgia Arms 124 Gr +P Gold Dot in the chamber followed by 9 in the mag. Last round is an S&B FMJ.

Just in case. ;)

[Gandalf]

13 rounds .45 Black Talon in a Glock 21. :D

[gunslinger387]

all hydrashoks all the time

[Sgt Stevo]

My upstairs gun is loaded with old black talons. 147 grain. It is aSig 226 with N/S. My downstairs gun is loaded with Corbon 165 grains. P-99. My travel gun is loaded with cor-bon 200 grains. Sig 245. And my ten bore nef is loaded with whatever, etc.....

[bpisler]

All hollowpoints,black hills 115gr +P gold dots in my steyr M-9.

[Zeke Menuar]

45acp Federal Hydra-shoks in mags #1 and 2. FMJ in mag #3

My latest pistol, a CZ-83, has S&B FMJ in it now. Hasn't been qualified in HP ammo yet. Take care of that today after Sportsmans Warehouse opens.

ZM

[stevelyn]

I chose other. Since my G-22 is also my duty gun, I keep it stoked with Speer Gold Dots all the time. Off duty I carry a BHP. When I go out running, I load it with ball since any encounters I'll likely have is of the furry kind. Any other time, it too is loaded with GDs.

[SAG0282]

All hollowpoints.......124 grain +p Golden Saber 9mms in the weapon, and Hydrashoks in the spare mag. (because I'm too lazy to go out and get more +P rounds and I shot up the others :))

[Dr.Rob]

9mm: 115gr Winchester Silver Tips.

.45: 230gr Federal Hydra Shocks

.357: 158gr Federal Hydra Shocks

.44 Mag: 240gr Winchester Soft Point (that's a hunting load)

[Pumpkinheaver]

124 starfires in my 9, hydra shoks in my .45 and 125 HP +p's in my .38.

[Peter Gun]

All golden saber 165 gr in a sig229.
they feed flawessly under all conditions so why carry FMJ?
I did change to golden sabre over win silvertips as i noticed the silvertips did not penetrate well in all materials. Sabres tear up anything.
they are also the most accurate for my 229 as well, nother bonus!

[Dark Tranquility]

Federal Mil Spec 230 grain FMJ in the H&K

Winchester White Box 115 grain in the Glock 26. However in this caliber I would probably carry 147 grain gold dots if I had the time and money to be 100% sure of their functioning. I feel very safe with FMJ though.

95 grain Win Clean in 380 auto. This will be my carry load in my new NAA Guardian assuming it proves reliable. I’m taking it to the range for it’s first time tomorrow. I’ll try to give a range report when I have time.

Humans are tough animals, penetration is good. Preferably thought both sides, stopping just underneath the skin on the other side.

Dan

[git_r_dun0405]

All HPs in my guns. Except the KelTec P32 it is loaded with Remington FMJs.

[Mil Novecientos Once]

PMC hardball

[Peter M. Eick]

With an H&K P7 PSP, I don't really care what type of ammo, so I pick hollowpoint. The PSP has nearly a straight line feed, Jams occur when bad (oversized or corrupted) ammo is fed, not the bullet.

[Leaky Waders]

I have all ball ammo in mine too...I keep ready what I plink with...never know when you need some emergency plinking ;)

BTW, Dark Tranquility, I had the winchester 95 grain winclean in my beretta 84...thought that it would be ok...as out plinking at a spray paint can and hit it on the seem knocking over the metal rustoleum can off the stump it was setting on and then denting the can...yes denting it. No hole, a freaking dent. I couldn't believe it. Needless to say, my .45 has become my dash gun until I find a nicer .380 round.

[PATH]

Hollowpoints, don't leave home without them!