Quoted: Whats some of the better HP's in .45 for defence? I know the ones your weapon shoots the best but i need somewhere to start.I've got a box of 230 TAP,185 GD 200 Hydrashok, and 165 EFMJ I've heard the REM 185+p Golden Saber are good also.I'm shooting an HK USPc 45. It tends to like the lower weight faster rounds. Any help would greatly be appreciated.h.gif thanks
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there are a quite alot of great loads for the .45acp for defense. This is usually a heated topic but i will throw my 2 cents in.
I keep 230gr. Ranger T (RA45T) in my USP full size. A +P loading is available also(RA45TP)
The 185gr +P REM GS would be another good load of you can stand the extra blast and recoil. There is a 230gr. and standard pressure 185gr. loading including bonded versions of the Golden Sabre bullet. (who also designed the Black Talon bullet)
The Federal Hydra-Shoks available in 185gr.+P and 230gr. loadings are alright for warm weather shooting scenerios where heavy clothing wont be a factor. Hydra-Shoks are notorious for the 'cookie-cutter' effect. The hollowpoint gets clogged by clothing debris and essentially turns the bullet into a FMJ and overpenetrating.
A better load than the Hydra-Shok is the 230gr. Gold Dot. . . available at all the Power-Mart stores to civilians. They can also be had in 200gr+P and 185gr. as well.
My vote is for the Winchester 230gr. Ranger T (RA45T)