Best self defense load for .40?

[Brandan]

Looks like the Federals do better at everything but the windshield test over the Speer's, I might have to look into these, thanks guys!

Do you have a link? This sounds interesting.

 

[fg12351]

Do you have a link? This sounds interesting.

I think someone on GT mentioned this as well. It's got something to do with the design of the HP. I "think" I read that someone said that the HST has a larger cavity and how it mushrooms is different or something. and that the GD's don't break up as much in glass.

 

[Jim5528]

I use the 155gr Hydra-Shok in G-27 and like the way they shoot.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

In my opnion any quality hollow point, will do it's job if placed corectely. As for shooting through a windshield, you better have just cause. I have Federal hydrashocks, Ranger, and Magtech all 180 grain. I prefer the 180 grain because they have deeper penetration. As for over penetration, I'm not worried about. It's like oil, people prefer a certain brand. I buy what I can find, name brand, and that works in my pistol.

 

[SMiller]

Look at gglass's post on page one!

 

[40calPUNISHER]

HST

 

[40calsheepdog]

I'm using Magtech "Guardian Gold" 180 GR JHP

Seems to be a pretty decent round.