Ammo

[finest872]

I wanted to know what kind of ammo you guys are carrying Which is best for personal defense

[Newlife503]

I carry federal hydroshock or hornaday critical defense.  Both very accurate and reliable and I've seen great reviews of both.  Currently critical defense in my Glock as that was what I could find.  I would try several different brands with your EDC to see what works best.

[finest872]

Newlife thanks for the info, i'm looking for something with great stopping power. I am currently carry hollow points, but it looks like Hydroshock are better.

[MarkB]

What is your caliber and barrel length?

I plan on using Gold Dot 230gr Short barrel in my 3.3" barreled XD-S .45 and Corbon 125gr +P in in my 9mm XD-S, also 3.3" barrel.

You may ask 10 members and get 10 different choices.  Whatever you choose MUST function in YOUR pistol as verified by actual shooting.   

[Obleo]

Hornady Critical Defence JHP 148g.  Having watched some video (you tube) on balisitics gel test the Hornady JHP seemed to be competitive.

[TechGeek]

When I finally do get my permit (15 weeks and counting), I plan on loading up winchester ranger t's in 45 caliber.

[poster formerly know as Silverbullet]

In my 1911 Hornady critical defense ( red tip ) 185 gr