Second best .45 acp defensive bullet
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RandomHero
Custom
Federal HST 230 grain.
It's a BEAST?
It's a BEAST?
This is what I have in my XDs .45 and my .38 snub nose. 230 gr for the .45 ACP and 130 gr for the .38 special.
I am still looking in my area for 147 gr HSTs for my 9 mm.
Is that a completed round or just the bullet?
HansGruber
Ronin
For reloading?
Remington Golden Saber. Next would be a Hornady XTP.
Federal recently released the HydraShok as a component bullet...but I don’t think, with the exception of occasional overrun stock, they offer the HST bullet as a reloading component.
Remington Golden Saber. Next would be a Hornady XTP.
Federal recently released the HydraShok as a component bullet...but I don’t think, with the exception of occasional overrun stock, they offer the HST bullet as a reloading component.
ghosttwofive
Custom
That's what I load up in all my 9mm as as far as concealed carry. It seems to be very consistent at the range as far as not much recoil, it seems to be a very consistent round and the numbers seem very good as far as its performance. I've been buying it on a pretty regular basis from this site for the last year, they seem to keep a good supply of it in 9mm and 45ACP.
ghosttwofive
Custom
I concur. I like this round a lot, switched over about a year ago from Hornady in my 45 ACPs to this round and so far I like it. Seems to be very consistent at the range and the specs on it look impressive as far as self defense.
HansGruber
Ronin
Hey, guys?
He’s talking about reloading components, not off-the-shelf ammo.
Federal, at this time, is not selling the HST bullet alone.
He’s talking about reloading components, not off-the-shelf ammo.
Federal, at this time, is not selling the HST bullet alone.
RandomHero
Custom
DaveHissem
Operator
My carry ammo for my XD .45 4" Service pistol is Magtech Guardian Gold 230gr JHP +p. I always have to buy it online because I can never find it in the stores.
BangBang
Professional
Liked stated above the XTP would be my choice. Here is one to look at as well..https://www.sierrabullets.com/product/45-caliber-4515-200-gr-v-crown-jhp-match/
200 grain XTP..https://www.midsouthshooterssupply....ber-point451-diameter-200-grain-xtp-100-count
200 grain XTP..https://www.midsouthshooterssupply....ber-point451-diameter-200-grain-xtp-100-count
Logan8250$
Alpha
Try Lehigh ammo available from Midway. You have to see what it will do to appreciate it's performance.
johnnyreloader
Alpha
Take a look at Zero Bullets 45 Auto 185gr jhp defensive bullet. Reminded me of a Gold Dot when I first saw it, but it's a true jacketed bullet. Zero Bullets makes some good stuff. www.rozedist.com
Annihilator
Emissary
Back in the day, I used Winchester 185gr Silvertip HP, or the infamous Black Talon in my .45’s