Federal 135gr hydra shok JHP in PM40

[garyb]

Just tried my first box of Fed 135gr low recoil hydra shok JHP personal defense ammo and compared it to my Winchester 165 target ammo through my PM40. The Federal had a very tiny increased recoil over the Win target ammo, but almost not noticable. Very pleasant to shoot both. I don't get it where folks complain about the PM40 recoil. It's a 40, so just man up. Both types of ammo shot identical at 7, 10 and 15 yards...all in a paper plate with no problem. (Time to move back to 20 yards). I am getting used to this trigger. They both feed well and the Fed defense ammo feels almost identical to my Win target ammo. Compared to some defense ammo, the Federal hydrashok does not break the bank either. I think I've found "my" perfect defense ammo for the PM40.

[olympicmotorcars]

I am with you on the "man up its a 40" recoil assessment. I don't get the big deal either.

I am partial to 165 grain Gold Dots.

[Bawanna]

On the days that I choose to "man up" which incidently are getting fewer and fewer I also like the 165gr Gold Dots. Worked good for me for years in my K40.

[koishoes]

I use the 135 Reduced Recoil Federal Hydras in my K9. Recoil feels the same as with my Federal 115 grain target rounds. Great quality too.

[jlottmc]

I'm partial to the 180gr Winchester Rangers in my 40's. FWIW, you'll never hear me complain about recoil on anything. Then again some folks around here call me a masochist, I still load magazines with my thumbs.

[joshh]

normally 165gr win pdx for my glock22. local shop has "bulk" deal on the 180gr pdx in plain white box for $25 so i'll prob grab a couple of them. i have never noticed a difference in "kick" from the 165 to 180. i couldnt imagine the point of the 135gr in a .40 tho, i shoot a 147gr 9mm in my pm9.

[garyb]

jlottmc, Still loading mags with your hands....I didn't know there was any other way to get it done...ha ha!!!! The mags load very easy and the 40 shoots sweet.

[O'Dell]

I'm partial to the 180gr Winchester Rangers in my 40's. FWIW, you'll never hear me complain about recoil on anything. Then again some folks around here call me a masochist, I still load magazines with my thumbs.

With your thumbs? How old school is that? I nearly always use my UpLula and in some cases, my XD c 45 comes to mind, it's almost impossible to load a full mag without it.

[jlottmc]

See they are them new fangled thingies called magazine loaders. Never had a use for one. I just man up and grow my thumbs stronger.

[Bawanna]

Well by gosh I'm the king of my castle (when my wife ain't home). I make my kids load em. I figure soon as I can pronounce uplula I might try me one. Let the kids use it.

[koishoes]

Hahaha Bawanna story of my life. I know those things make life easier (the loaders not the kids ) but by god I always use my thumbs. My buddy and I went through about 1,500 rounds at the range yesterday and loaded every mag by hand. End of the day I just had black thumbs

[garyb]

Good Article on Self Defense Ammo

I just read a good article posted by Deuce on Self Defense Ammo. I realize that everyone has their personal preference and pet peeves. Speaking for myself, some/many are unfounded....haha. This article Deuce posted is good and makes sense. www.chuckhawks/ammo_by_anonymous.com . I hope this link works for you. If not, look for Deuce's thread on Self Defense Ammo. It pleasantly confirms my self defense ammo selection for my PM40, to use 135gr JHP Federal Hydrashock. (Winchester, Corbon, etc... all good.) Comparison made to the 180gr. Check it out for youself.

My link did not work...sorry. Go to Deuce's post to review this article. Sorry!

[earle8888]

I had commented previously, lighter, faster bullets maynot be your best choice! Likewise, hollow-point bullets, although hyped by the majority, don't seem to function the same in REAL world use as they due in Jell etc. sorry can't remember were mylast post was. Its great that wee have all the choices that we have, leets work to keep them!!!!!

[garyb]

Can you provide a more detailed explanation as to why lighter, faster hollow points may not be the best choice? I know the reasons why I selected them, but don't understand what info you have to the contrary. Not looking for a debate here, but rather am seeking more concrete info. Thanks.

[earle8888]

The use of heaviest bullet weight , historically has been the better performer in short barrels. Don't have any info on the NEW ammo loaded for short barrels, and having less blast.