Carry ammunition.....45ACP....

[fatbaldguy]

Currently, I use Federal 230gr Hydra-Shok. Feeds very well in all my carry 1911's. Accurate, very, very accurate.
Lately, I've been thinking. Very dangerous for me, too much friction on too few brain cells.
Been thinking about +P self defense ammo. Thinking about Flat Point projectiles to go with that.
Buffalo Bore puts out a 255gr hardcast at around 1100fps. Barrier penetration shouldn't be an issue. Over penetration might could be. Maybe a bit of overkill, unless I was in bear or Bigfoot country.
So discuss, first +P, most of which runs between 925-1000fps, and then flat point bullets.
Would you, wouldn't you? I'm not gonna worry about justifying what ammo I used in a self defense situation. It is either a good shoot, or I seriously goobered myself.

 

[41 Charlie]

230 gr. factory round nose - been killin' bad guys for 100+ years.

 

[Bender]

185gr Critical Defense in my Commander
230gr XTP Hornady in Government models

 

[Whiten]

Here is some test on all kinds of carry ammo

https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/

I use Winchester Ranger T in full size Baer

 

[1911U004]

ASYM 185+p Barnes all copper HP's

 

[WWB]

Ranger T +p

 

[Babboonbobo]

Would I carry hard cast flat nose +P?
Nope, nope I wouldn't!

Too many good options out there, unless like you said your in bear country.

 

[Bender]

Would I carry hard cast flat nose +P?
Nope, nope I wouldn't!

Too many good options out there, unless like you said your in bear country.

+1

I wouldn't carry ball ammo either

 

[apipeguy]

Standard 230gr HST's for 45's and standard 147gr HST's for 9mm.

 

[johnholliday]

Ranger T's

 

[Jeff Edwards]

230 Gr Remington Golden Saber is what I like for a carry load.

 

[41 Charlie]

230 Gr Remington Golden Saber is what I like for a carry load.

Good choice, I'm a fan of Golden Sabre myself. They have a very broad (almost round nose) for a hollow point. I find they feed well in my 45s.

 

[The ol' man]

Hensley & Gibbs 200 grain semi wadcutter. Look them up, you will be surprised .

 

[41 Charlie]

Hensley & Gibbs 200 grain semi wadcutter. Look them up, you will be surprised .

H&G #68!

 

[The ol' man]

H&G #68!

I no longer reload, but the cartridges are available, and just as dependable as my 7.5 gr. of Unique pushing the ol' #68.

 

[PhilaPop]

Hornady Critical Defense in all my carry guns (9mm, .357, and .45ACP).

 

[Michael Miedzianowski]

230 gr. factory round nose - been killin' bad guys for 100+ years.

Amen to that !!!! You can not beat that record . I carry 185grain Hornady Critical defense when I go out to Detroit I carry a Kimber Custom CDP 2 4" .

 

[Fred Allen]

I may be a dinosaur, or so my son says(he asked if I went to kindergarten with God). But my food of choice is right Golden Saber 185gr, or Hornaday Critical Defense for the .45. In the mini nine I strictly go with with critical duty.

 

[Michael Miedzianowski]

I may be a dinosaur, or so my son says(he asked if I went to kindergarten with God). But my food of choice is right Golden Saber 185gr, or Hornaday Critical Defense for the .45. In the mini nine I strictly go with with critical duty.

LOL , I thought I was bad teasing my wife about being the first cave woman LOL .

 

[Glockmeister]

230gr Hydra Shok is a fine ingredient towards a mushroom stew.