Favorite self defense ammo .45??

[udiablo]

Federal HydraShoks, and I carry them every day/night.

The Win Ranger LE load seems like a good one, and works good in my carry weapons, (but I have plenty of Federal HS on hand).

 

[Shadowrider]

Cor-Bon 200gr JHP +P's times 10 +1 in my M&P45.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Another vote for Remington Golden Saber. Pretty decent round in 9mm, .40 and .45

BC

 

[ldp4570]

All of the current SD loads for the .45ACP seem to have their followers. Most of the ones listed have been getting a pretty good track record, and some of those listed I have used. I still prefer ball or an HP that is in the same weight of ball for POA/POI. I have found that alot of the 185gr, and 200gr in standard velocity and +P tend to shoot low, at least in my guns.

 

[dennishoddy]

have not heard of anyone taking deer with a .45... good info!

They made them legal for deer about three years ago, and I figured it was such a great man stopper, it should work well on deer. I shoot from a ladderstand with a good solid rest.

Also took a bob cat with it at about 4 yds from a tree stand.

Here is the recovered 185 gr Speer Gold dot +P from the bobcat. I didn't weigh it for loss, but its a pretty impressive expansion. He was straight down, and his elastic skin in combination of the ground, allowed bullet recovery. Never did find the bullets from the deer.

 

[aeropb]

Nice expansion from that 185gr.

 

[ray76]

They made them legal for deer about three years ago, and I figured it was such a great man stopper, it should work well on deer.

Do you need to take a course like with rifle to get a hunting license? I didn't know you can do that either. Can you take me a few times when you go?? Sounds like fun.

 

[gerhard1]

On those occasions when I carry my S&W model 625 concealed, I use either WWB hardball, or my special -P (minus P) 185 gr, LSWC load. Usually, it is the WWB for convenience.

 

[BuddyL]

Aquilla IQ. Functions, expands, and go boom.

 

[dennishoddy]

Do you need to take a course like with rifle to get a hunting license? I didn't know you can do that either. Can you take me a few times when you go?? Sounds like fun.

Your basic Hunter Safety course will allow you to use any legal weapon. I'd like to take you with me, but I hunt on anothers land, and he is really picky on who has permission.