Best SD round for a 45ACP

[GunLvrNLearner]

Due to underpenetration i've heard use FMJ but i would think still go with Hollow Points Gold Dot,Hydra,Corbn ect. but i dont know so that is why i ask

 

[VHinch]

Been done to death. The search function is your friend.

 

[Thernlund]

Snake shot.

Juuuuust kiddinggggggg.

As VHinch suggests, search the forum and the answer is there in spades.

My advice... get the cheapest that feeds properly.


-T.

 

[Bufford t. Justice]

.45ACP 230gr Speer Gold Dot JHP

http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/ca...id=95&osCsid=8387d1b053d3f71d19985918ced4154b

 

[memphisjim]

isnt federal hydrashook the standard?

 

[SigNY]

I prefer Hydrashock myself.

My advice... get the cheapest that feeds properly.

Good advice from Thernlund

 

[JBP55]

It is hard to go wrong with Ranger T, HST, Gold Dot or Golden Saber. Find what works best in your gun and go with it.

 

[bragood]

I use federal hst.

 

[thegoodfight]

WWB FMJ 230 grain

cheap so you can take out lots of zombies

 

[tblt]

No FMJ use Hydra shoks,Rem golden sabers or another good SD round

 

[shadowalker]

What are you defending yourself from? FMJ is better for defense from animals, 45 ACP is bit under powered for animal defense but FMJ gives you the best chance.

JHP tends to work better for thinner skinned and two legged threats. In 45 ACP FMJ can be effective because of the diameter of the bullet but JHP still offers an advantage.

 

[wheel]

Hydrashok is the old generation. HST replaces it and is much superior.

Speer GD is excellent too.

 

[crushbup]

Hands down, HST wins. Heavy bullet that expands more than you would think possible.

 

[dispatch]

Hands down- 230 grain hardball. Makes a big hole and works consitently.

 

[Newton]

I have a strong liking for Golden Saber 185gr +P

 

[weisse52]

Hydrashok is the old generation.

Yep, and still works just fine.

230 grain hardball. Makes a big hole and works consitently.

Yep, and still works just fine.

 

[MICHAEL T]

Corbon 185 gr DPX +P in all my 45s

 

[Huddog]

230 grain hollow point. If it expands it does so amazingly. If not it is a 230 roundnose except usually a little faster.

 

[Crow1108]

Personally, I like Golden Saber 230 grain. Tried some out in my Kimber last weekend, didn't get a single failure to feed. They were pretty accurate too. (Haven't tried anything else yet, but I'll probably just stick with those).

 

[CWL]

You know what, I've never shot anybody with a .45ACP before. Betcha' that nobody here posting "preferences" have either.

The best bullet is the one that you practice regularly with. That's it.

 

[silentpoet]

I carry ranger SXT 230 grain rounds in my usp.

 

[Phelptwan]

Corbon DPX is my ammo of choice for all my handguns, I've also tried out powerball, but i'm not 100% sold on it.