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    Default SD Ammo that "demonstrate outstanding terminal performance"

    By Doc GK Roberts in www.m4carbine.net read full article here [ame="http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19887"]Service Pistol Duty and Self-Defense Loads - M4Carbine.net Forums[/ame]

    "The following loads all demonstrate outstanding terminal performance and can be considered acceptable for duty/self-defense use:

    9 mm:
    Barnes XPB 105 & 115 gr JHP (copper bullet)
    Federal Tactical 124 gr JHP (LE9T1)
    Speer Gold Dot 124 gr +P JHP
    Winchester Ranger-T 124 gr +P JHP (RA9124TP)
    Winchester Partition Gold 124 gr JHP (RA91P)
    Winchester Ranger-T 127 gr +P+ JHP (RA9TA)
    Federal Tactical 135 gr +P JHP (LE9T5)
    Federal HST 147 gr JHP (P9HST2)
    Remington Golden Saber 147 gr JHP (GS9MMC)
    Speer Gold Dot 147 gr JHP
    Winchester Ranger-T 147 gr JHP (RA9T)
    Winchester 147 gr bonded JHP (RA9B/Q4364)

    .40 S&W:
    Barnes XPB 140 & 155 gr JHP (copper bullet)
    Speer Gold Dot 155 gr JHP
    Federal Tactical 165 gr JHP (LE40T3)
    Winchester Ranger-T 165 gr JHP (RA40TA)
    Winchester Partition Gold 165 gr JHP (RA401P)
    Federal HST 180 gr JHP (P40HST1)
    Federal Tactical 180 gr JHP (LE40T1)
    Remington Golden Saber 180 gr JHP (GS40SWB)
    Speer Gold Dot 180 gr JHP
    Winchester Ranger-T 180 gr JHP (RA40T)
    Winchester 180 gr bonded JHP (Q4355)

    .45 ACP:
    Barnes XPB 185 gr JHP (copper bullet)
    Federal HST 230 gr JHP (P45HST2)
    Federal HST 230 gr +P JHP (P45HST1)
    Federal Tactical 230 gr JHP (LE45T1)
    Speer Gold Dot 230 gr JHP
    Winchester Ranger-T 230 gr JHP (RA45T)
    Winchester Ranger-T 230 gr +P JHP (RA45TP)

    Notes:
    -- Obviously, clone loads using the same bullet at the same velocity work equally well (ie. Black Hills ammo using Gold Dot bullets, Corbon loads using Barnes XPB bullets, etc…)

    -- Bullet designs like the Silver Tip, Hydra-Shok, and Black Talon were state of the art 10 or 15 years ago. Modern ammunition which has been designed for robust expansion against clothing and intermediate barriers is significantly superior to the older designs. The bullets in the Federal Classic and Hydrashok line are outperformed by other ATK products such as the Federal Tactical and HST, as well as the Speer Gold Dot; likewise Winchester Ranger Talons are far superior to the old Black Talons or civilian SXT's."

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    Default Re: SD Ammo "demonstrate outstanding terminal performance"

    This is the list I use to buy ammo (if it's available). DocGKR is THE man when it comes to terminal ballistics.
    Because a thing seems difficult to you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish - Marcus Aurelius

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    Thanks for this Khumba, now we just need to get our hands on some of these goodies happy0065

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    Default Re: SD Ammo "demonstrate outstanding terminal performance"

    If you manage to find any of the listed loads. Ensure they are reliable in your gun and buy as many as you can afford.

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    Default Re: SD Ammo "demonstrate outstanding terminal performance"

    I have put a few CorBon DPX (Barnes XPB) through the M&P9 and the feed very well.

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    Hi Guys

    How long can you keep your SD ammo? confused0083

    Teez

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    Default Re: SD Ammo that "demonstrate outstanding terminal performance"

    I have Federal 9BPLE (+P+ LE Only) that are 10 years old that still works good.

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    Default Re: SD Ammo that "demonstrate outstanding terminal performance"

    I replace the ammo in the gun at least once a year. But stored in a cool dry place it lasts a loooong time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigT
    I replace the ammo in the gun at least once a year. But stored in a cool dry place it lasts a loooong time.

    Yes, but do you test fire a few, every few months or do you trust that they will work ?


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    CARRY AMMO

    The OIL in your gun is the danger for SD ammo.

    For any SD ammo you have loaded yourself ........
    A trick is to paint some BRIGHT VIOLENT PINK ladies nail varnish on the back of the primers.
    ok some black varnish if you want to be Gothic or SWAT :-)

    This stops oil leeching into the primer..(Most quality SD ammo is sealed anyway .. but you never know cfd89)

    CLEANING / MAINTENANCE
    1. Ensure your magazines, chamber and breech face are oil free and dry.
    2. Next tip - every 2nd week - remove all ammo from mags and dry them thorougly in a cloth.
    3. Put them in a bank bag with some talcom powder - to give them an extra dry and shine + they smell nice happy0065



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