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Post by havensal on Aug 14, 2003 7:37:36 GMT -5
I am pretty new to the handgun thing. I carry a Glock 35 for self defense. I have been carrying Winchester 180 gr. JHP (white box?). I am not pleased with the accuracy of this round, but it may be the operator more than the gun. I live in a pretty rural area so my choices for ammo is verry limited. I was woundering if anyone would recomend another round or should I start reloading my defense rounds? I have been kinda hesitant on reloading due to story's told about running reloads through glocks. The gun was purchased brand new this spring. Would it be worth it to spend alot more and order some over the internet, or what? Thanks.
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Post by DoubleAction on Aug 14, 2003 13:51:27 GMT -5
For the .40S&W I usually load up the Corbon 135 gr. JHP.Others that I have loaded up are the Federal Hydra Shok 135 gr. Personnal Defense cartridge,The 165 gr.JHP Hydra Shok,The 180 gr. Hydra Shok,The Winchester 180 gr.SXT,The Remington 165 gr.BJHP Golden Saber,and the Eldorado 180 gr. Starfire JHP.Try a box of each,and find out what you like best or prefer.There are many other cartridges out there,these are the ones that I most often have on hand and chamber for personnal protection in the .40 S&W.
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Post by Callahan on Aug 14, 2003 14:20:23 GMT -5
For a defense round I have had good luck with the 135g Hydra Shok as far a accuracy goes. For practice, I use the 165-grain Winchester at about $8 a box.
I read somewhere that it is a good idea to stay away from the 180-grain loads becuase the tolerances are so fine. To my knowledge no one I know has ever had a problem with them, however. New factory ammo is probably OK but might be wary of reloads.
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Post by DoubleAction on Aug 14, 2003 14:27:35 GMT -5
Callahan;I seem to favor the lighter bullets in .40 case,also,the 135 gr. bullets are a little snappier,but provides very good accuracy,fast cycling time,and fast follow up shots.
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