Best 9mm carry round

[shooter31]

What is everyone's opinion on the best 9mm personal protection round. I've always been a big fan of speer gold dot, but I want to hear some new suggestions.

[pistol pete]

I use Federal Hydro-Shock and have never had a problem.

[car]

I've also shot federal hydra shocks with zero problems feeding. Seems like they'd get the job done--luckily haven't had to shoot someone

Any other suggestions?

Anybody have any real data?

[Deputy]

Hornady has a new round called "Critical Defense" that I have started using. It has a plastic insert in the hollow point that prevents clothing and other junk from plugging it up, but it opens up in bodies consistently. Part #90250.
9MM Luger 115 grain FTX. Note this is NOT +P ammo!

[KUBasketballnut]

I like the Hornady TAP FPD. Shoots great and instills confidence. I also carry Cor-Bon. If you can handle the recoil chose the one you trust. Remember that a well placed rock is more effective than a .454 Casull if you don't hit the target. Oh, and good luck getting any quality 9mm or .45 acp ammo at this time. If you can afford it the gun shop is probably out of it. Try Cabelas or Midway and wait for it.

[steve666]

True for all calibers

CorBon is always my first choice but Remington Golden Saber and the XTP bullets from Hornaday are good too.

[crumbum]

Hornady Critical Defense 9mm 115gr works good

[littlered75]

I carry Fiocchi 115 gr. HP's and they function perfectly.

[kahrguy9mm]

I've put several boxes of Hornady Critical Defense through my 9mm and have had 0 problems. The technology behind them is interesting! Some states only allow you to carry Personal or Critical defense ammo if your carrying concealed. I've wanted to try the Corbon Power Ball but can only find it in+p. My CW9 does not support that ammo.....

[Raptor77]

A New Mexico Police Officer I teach CCW classes with shot the FBI ammunition protocols and found that only bonded core bullets will survive passage through auto glass (windshields). In our classes we recommend bonded core; Gold Dot, Federal Tactical, the new Winchester bonded bullets and etc.

[Deputy]

I don't think there's a big worry about shooting through car windows. That's a pretty specialized situation and not something a normal citizen would be doing. Shooting at someone who is fleeing in car is generally discouraged. Hard to defend if you are brought into court.

[tsip83]

Check out the following web site:

http://ammo.ar15.com/project/Self_De..._FAQ/index.htm

Note that there is not much data on the performance of any bullet when fired from a 3 inch barrel. If anyone has any, I would sure like to see it.

[rock]

Win. Ranger T-series 147 grn. Second choice would be gold dot.

[yankee2500]

I have three I like a lot Winchester Silvertip, Speer Gold Dot and the Hornady Critical Defense. I have the Critical Defense in my Rohrbaugh and LCP but have been unable to find them for the PM40 yet.
John

[kpm9]

Winchester Ranger 124gr +p and Speer +p 124gr GD.
The Speer works flawlessly in my PM9.