WestKentucky
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On the thread topic question....Coming from a guy who carries a 6" 44 mag concealed...nope.
Two year old thread brought back to life. Finally settled on carrying DT's 125gr TAC-XP in a Fusion built 1911 Commander, light recoil with very fast split times works well when living the country life.Good pictures there. As for the 6" barrels, I chose those because they're available for all of them, I could have chosen a 4", but while I know of 4" .40's I don't know of any 4" 10mm's, but close (G29 vs G23), or maybe 4.5" vs 4.6", etc. Most 10mm guys to buy the 6" barrel since it's velocity they're after, that's why I chose the 6". Common? Yes in terms of availability, not so much in terms of being a top choice for everyday carry.
When I loaded for the 10mm, I was able to break 1400 fps from a 6+" barrel (180gr), but I was using loads that were over book, but I'm sure it can get pretty close depending on powder. Longshot would get me around 1265-ish from the G20, I can't find all of the data I had for the 6", but could see where high 1300's would be possible.
As for the Gold Dots, I didn't say the 155gr and 165gr were shallow compared to say a 125gr .355gr 357 Sig, but "shallowER" (I said MORE shallow...maybe not a good grammar choice ) than the 180gr Gold Dot. Your results are exactly what I would expect, more penetration with the .355" Gold Dot and .357" JHP compared to the lower sectional density 155gr .400". The true shallow cavity Gold Dots do hold up better for sure, I simply should have said that the shallower the cavity, it seems the better it holds up compared to deeper cavities.
Hardcast and polygonal rifling are not generally a combination that produces accuracy (check out Hickok45's proof).In fact even when bumming around in the woods I keep at least 2 magazines. One loaded with 200 gr hardcast wadcutter DoubleTap ammo @ 1300 fps. for bear...
The G29 with Federal 180gr Hydra-Shock ammo is very good self defense combo because that round is loaded to .40S&W velocity levels and has same stopping power as .45Auto with 185gr bullets.I, a long time ago, had a Glock 29, 10 mm. Course I traded it off years ago.
One day I'll get a slim frame 29 to replace it.
Yes I have .44s, .45s, .357s, 9mms, etc, and any of them will do to ride the river with, but I still miss that little howitzer.
An as for if the 10 mm is 'to much' for SD, heck, a 12 gauge is not 'to much' so why would a 10 mm be excessive? As for handguns to CCW, as long as you can control the gun one handed, pick the most powerful one you can get.
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.357 Sig? Nah... 9x25 Dillon.In considering large predator attacks, namely bear in North America, there is not going to a lot of time to get off multiple rounds before the animal in on you, if your shooting did not stop it. I'd feel better off packing one of the larger caliber revolvers on the market due to their ultimate dependability as opposed to a semi-auto. Forced to carry a semi-auto for large animals, one might opt for 357 SIG in hardball over the .40 and 10mm. Positive round feeding with the tapered case, reportedly excellent accuracy and I would think very good penetration.
The G29 with Federal 180gr Hydra-Shock ammo is very good self defense combo because that round is loaded to .40S&W velocity levels and has same stopping power as .45Auto with 185gr bullets.
Which is why I carry a G30..................The G29 with Federal 180gr Hydra-Shock ammo is very good self defense combo because that round is loaded to .40S&W velocity levels and has same stopping power as .45Auto with 185gr bullets.