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Self Defense ammo?
06-10-2014, 09:45 PM,
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What brand and caliber are you carrying for self defense? I like the Hornady critical defense in 9mm. the expansion and penetration testing proves pretty reliable, with a substantial stretch cavity. I'm curious to see how the new Sig Sauer ammo does in ballistics testing, has anyone tested or fired that stuff yet?
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06-10-2014, 10:30 PM,
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(06-10-2014, 09:45 PM)RJDSRT Wrote: What brand and caliber are you carrying for self defense? I like the Hornady critical defense in 9mm. the expansion and penetration testing proves pretty reliable, with a substantial stretch cavity. I'm curious to see how the new Sig Sauer ammo does in ballistics testing, has anyone tested or fired that stuff yet?


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(06-10-2014, 09:45 PM)RJDSRT Wrote: What brand and caliber are you carrying for self defense? I like the Hornady critical defense in 9mm. the expansion and penetration testing proves pretty reliable, with a substantial stretch cavity. I'm curious to see how the new Sig Sauer ammo does in ballistics testing, has anyone tested or fired that stuff yet?


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06-11-2014, 08:03 PM,
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i like the federal guard dog. did some hands on testing with the 9mm and was impressed by the expansion and wound channel. i highly recommend it.

the civil liberty stuff looks pretty cool too. some of the deepest hollowpoints i have seen. i watched and read some test results online but would love to test them myself. specifically the .45ACP. the projectile only weights 80 grains i believe but is goin about 1200fps!

the civil liberty stuff looks pretty cool too. some of the deepest hollowpoints i have seen. i watched and read some test results online but would love to test them myself. specifically the .45ACP. the projectile only weights 80 grains i believe but is goin about 1200fps!
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07-01-2014, 02:42 AM,
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How many boxes of SD ammo does everyone typically shoot before they feel comfortable carrying with it? I've yet to shoot any through my Shield and want to start since I've applied for my CCW.
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09-04-2014, 09:24 AM,
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Maybe I am just too set in my ways to notice, but I've never been able to tell the difference that the range firing hollow points or FMJ. The only time I feel it is in the wallet when I have shot the HP instead of the FMJ by mistake.
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09-04-2014, 05:47 PM,
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(09-04-2014, 09:24 AM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: Maybe I am just too set in my ways to notice, but I've never been able to tell the difference that the range firing hollow points or FMJ. The only time I feel it is in the wallet when I have shot the HP instead of the FMJ by mistake.

The idea is to ensure that your firearms will properly feed that specific hollow point load. Different guns can be picky with different self defense brands. Usually a box is enough to find out.
"Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars."

(09-04-2014, 09:24 AM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: Maybe I am just too set in my ways to notice, but I've never been able to tell the difference that the range firing hollow points or FMJ. The only time I feel it is in the wallet when I have shot the HP instead of the FMJ by mistake.
The idea is to ensure that your firearms will properly feed that specific hollow point load. Different guns can be picky with different self defense brands. Usually a box is enough to find out.
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09-05-2014, 05:50 AM,
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(09-04-2014, 05:47 PM)RJDSRT Wrote:
(09-04-2014, 09:24 AM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: Maybe I am just too set in my ways to notice, but I've never been able to tell the difference that the range firing hollow points or FMJ. The only time I feel it is in the wallet when I have shot the HP instead of the FMJ by mistake.

The idea is to ensure that your firearms will properly feed that specific hollow point load. Different guns can be picky with different self defense brands. Usually a box is enough to find out.

Good to know. I've been carrying with FMJ's and need to switch.
(09-04-2014, 05:47 PM)RJDSRT Wrote:
(09-04-2014, 09:24 AM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: Maybe I am just too set in my ways to notice, but I've never been able to tell the difference that the range firing hollow points or FMJ. The only time I feel it is in the wallet when I have shot the HP instead of the FMJ by mistake.

The idea is to ensure that your firearms will properly feed that specific hollow point load. Different guns can be picky with different self defense brands. Usually a box is enough to find out.
Good to know. I've been carrying with FMJ's and need to switch.
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09-06-2014, 01:45 AM,
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(09-04-2014, 05:47 PM)RJDSRT Wrote: The idea is to ensure that your firearms will properly feed that specific hollow point load. Different guns can be picky with different self defense brands. Usually a box is enough to find out.

I hear you there I have had issues in the past where some guns hated the hollow point I gave them. In the end I just figured the revolver was more for me
(09-04-2014, 05:47 PM)RJDSRT Wrote: The idea is to ensure that your firearms will properly feed that specific hollow point load. Different guns can be picky with different self defense brands. Usually a box is enough to find out.
I hear you there I have had issues in the past where some guns hated the hollow point I gave them. In the end I just figured the revolver was more for me
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09-06-2014, 08:58 AM,
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Hmmm... I have found any of the guns I own to have feed problems of any kind. The only issues I have had were with some bad ammo. Specifically factory new, with deep bullet seating, almost always 45 APC, and then only the Remington 1911 R1-E didn't like the round.

I will pay attention to that a lot more. Next time I am in, I will have to get some of those Guard Dog rounds and test them.

I will pay attention to that a lot more. Next time I am in, I will have to get some of those Guard Dog rounds and test them.
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09-09-2014, 03:40 PM,
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good idea! We have plenty of it right now
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10-07-2014, 10:51 AM,
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Does anyone own a Shield 9mm? If so, what are you currently using for SD ammo and what are opinions, good and bad?
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10-07-2014, 02:11 PM,
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Mike25, I have found that when a gun doesn't like a particular ammo, another exact same gun can love it. You really have to try each gun with each brand. This is especially true of 22LR's. Usually you will have one gun that hates one type of ammo.
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10-11-2014, 02:08 PM,
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(10-07-2014, 10:51 AM)Mike25 Wrote: Does anyone own a Shield 9mm? If so, what are you currently using for SD ammo and what are opinions, good and bad?

My lil bro does. Those things eat critical defense and guard dog really well. They are not picky with anything else though either (from what I have seen).
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(10-07-2014, 10:51 AM)Mike25 Wrote: Does anyone own a Shield 9mm? If so, what are you currently using for SD ammo and what are opinions, good and bad?
My lil bro does. Those things eat critical defense and guard dog really well. They are not picky with anything else though either (from what I have seen).
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10-11-2014, 03:04 PM,
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My buddy Tim has a Shield, he swears by it. If you are looking for small concealed carry, I'd rank it the the best between the Ruger LC9S and the Glock 26. It doesn't have the take down pin the Ruger uses, and costs perhaps $50 more than the Ruger and $100 less than the Glock. But you cannot really go wrong with any of these options and I am sure there are others.
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10-12-2014, 01:39 AM,
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My favorite carry is my LC9S. I have really been wanting to try the RIP rounds. Has anyone tried these yet?
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10-12-2014, 07:25 PM,
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(10-12-2014, 01:39 AM)jfergus7 Wrote: My favorite carry is my LC9S. I have really been wanting to try the RIP rounds. Has anyone tried these yet?


I bought the LC9S, also, because of the quality of the trigger. So far I have had zero issues with it, and it will be my primary concealed carry weapon once the paperwork clears the state. For the price it is a steal if you don't mind the take down pin. Mine falls out now if I give the gun a slight tap in my palm, so now the only issue is me losing it. I think Ruger has a winner with this pistol.
(10-12-2014, 01:39 AM)jfergus7 Wrote: My favorite carry is my LC9S. I have really been wanting to try the RIP rounds. Has anyone tried these yet?

I bought the LC9S, also, because of the quality of the trigger. So far I have had zero issues with it, and it will be my primary concealed carry weapon once the paperwork clears the state. For the price it is a steal if you don't mind the take down pin. Mine falls out now if I give the gun a slight tap in my palm, so now the only issue is me losing it. I think Ruger has a winner with this pistol.
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