Lead-Free or All Copper 9mm Self Defense Ammo?

[HGM22]

I'm wondering what kind of lead-free 9mm self defense ammo is out there and if its any good. I've seen the Barnes XP all-copper 9mm hollow points that seem decent but I have no experience with them.

 

[Water-Man]

I'm using Black Hills Barnes TAC-XP 115gr. +P in my Shield 9mm.

 

[JTQ]

Most use that Barnes bullet. In general, they are all pricey, and light for caliber since they are all copper, with no lead to reduce cost or increase weight. However, all are regarded as some of the best available.

Stan Chen's ASYM http://store.chencustom.com/category_s/113.htm

Wilson Combat http://shopwilsoncombat.com/9mm-P-1...FPS-5-Barrel-20_Box/productinfo/A9-115-TACXP/

Corbon DPX https://www.corbon.com/dpx-handgun/general/dpx-handgun

 

[C0untZer0]

What things do you think make a round good or decent?

Here is a review of the Barnes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7ZGKghQtw4

Without tracking down every test, it seems that the 115gr all-copper bullets generally expand well but only penetrate between 10-11"

 

[MikePGS]

Corbon DPX

 

[HGM22]

By "good" I mean the ammo is surefire and gets 12''+ of penetration.

Is there a hollowpoint that contains lead but the lead is completely encased in copper? I.e. a copper hollowpoint with a lead base. Seems that such a round would tumble easily.