Quoted: Charging_Handle,
Thanks for the info... I'll scrap the Hydra shocks! In my 9mm I've been using the Federal Hi-shock +P+ (supposed to be leo), 40 165 Golden Saber and .45 is the only other that I use Hydra shocks (230 gr)
Do you have a link to some data? I would like to look at some other cal.'s combos
Thanks Ron
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Anytime FreeAmerican. Glad I could be of some help to you. I will list my favorite 9mm, .40 and .45 ACP loads and then provide you some links to "credible" information that might be useful for you.
In 9mm my 3 favorite rounds are the Winchester Ranger 147 gr JHP, Winchester Ranger 127 gr +P+ JHP, and the Speer Gold Dot 124 gr +P. Other loads that offer acceptable performance include Speer Gold Dot 147 gr JHP, Remington Golden Saber 147 gr JHP, Federal 124 gr Tactical and Federal 135 gr +P Tactical, Triton 115 gr +P JHP and Barnes 105 gr JHP (copper bullet).
For the .40 S&W, my favorites are the Speer Gold Dot and Winchester Ranger 180 gr JHP's, but there are other good loads also including the Remington 180 gr Golden Saber, Winchester 165 gr Ranger, and the Federal Tactical 165 and 180 gr JHP's. The Speer 155 gr Gold Dot is another good load.
And finally for the .45 ACP (pistols with 4" or longer barrels that is) my favorites are once again the Winchester Ranger 230 gr standard or +P versions, the 230 gr Speer Gold Dot. Some people like the 230 gr Remington Golden Saber but in this caliber as well, but I prefer the first 3 if I can get them.
The above loads all do extremely well, penetrating to at least 12", they reliably and robustly expand in bare gel and through 4 layer denim and they tend to feed well. While most also don't exhibit excessive muzzle flash, test to be sure before using if that is important to you.
Now for the links you requested, I will provide what I feel are some very good sites that have reliable info. Many include actual gel test results as well as discussions. And these are run by people who know what they are doing. Enjoy.
www.tacticalforums.comwww.ammolab.comwww.firearmstactical.com-Charging Handle