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Are these bullets really "self-defense"?

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SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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That must be one big 45 ACP pistol. I have a P14-45 that is 15 rounds fully loaded and it is one BAP.

20 round 9mm pea shooter yes. :M16:

 

I would hardly call a 9mm as a pea shooter. Maybe a 22 or a 380 ACP, but not a 9mm. I have a 33 round mag for my Glock 19 that's for the Glock 18 which is the full auto full size 9mm. My Glock 19 has a decent kick for being a 9mm medium length barrel.

waumo1 Enthusiast

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I would hardly call a 9mm as a pea shooter. Maybe a 22 or a 380 ACP, but not a 9mm. I have a 33 round mag for my Glock 19 that's for the Glock 18 which is the full auto full size 9mm. My Glock 19 has a decent kick for being a 9mm medium length barrel.

Just stirring. :jester: I do have some 9s, including a 380 ACP and 38 Super. The 38 Super is my favorite 9.

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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Just stirring. :jester: I do have some 9s, including a 380 ACP and 38 Super. The 38 Super is my favorite 9.

I like my XD. The 4.5" barrel is great.
BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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That question is kinda like asking "Is this can of beer really for drinking?"

 

 

With that statement, it's obvious you are not familiar with different types of ammunition. Your comparison is absurd.

DevildogSoldier Enthusiast

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Caliber arguments are fun to watch...

 

The adequate caliber is the one you can most effectively stop the threat with (accurate HITS in the most vital areas, under extreme duress).

 

Many have fallen from the "pea-shooter" .22.

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Aaron1085 Senior Enthusiast

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147 hollow point in my off duty is what I like. Definitely shoots a bit different than the 115 grain range ammo.

 

 

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Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

Imcrazy

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147 hollow point in my off duty is what I like. Definitely shoots a bit different than the 115 grain range ammo.

 

 

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I run 147 grain HST in both of my 9mm's I like Federal HST best. I have some standard pressure rounds that I run in my XDS and I wound up buying +p for my M&P 4.25 I would have gotten std pressure for m M&P but, I couldn't find 'em I the +p is very pleasant to shoot.

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Truckin 55 Enthusiast

Truckin 55

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While waiting for back ground check shopped around for 38+P ammo, Shop was very busy and not much help. First box was 38+P Critical Defense 115 grain put that back and bought 50rd box 129 Grain 38+P. Reading manual this morning it stated not use +P Ammo unless needed and not for practice. Remember now 10 years ago used .38 and +P for practice with 357 Mag. , need advise to return the 50 round box 38+P or keep it

TimmyG Senior Enthusiast

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Ammo is no returnable. And +p is just a little more stress for the gun. Thats why they dont recommend shooting it all the time. My smith and wesson 642 says the same thing in the paper work

 

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Gurrzt Enthusiast

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ANY .45 round will do the job, it is a low velocity round, and for self defense, you would probably be @ 20 yards or less. I would not want to be on the wrong end of a .45

You should check out the "PerFecta" brand @ Wally World, you can purchase a box of 50 for $15.44, brass case, FMJ. It is manufactured in Italy and distributed by "Tulamo".

Very clean round.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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ANY .45 round will do the job, it is a low velocity round, and for self defense, you would probably be @ 20 yards or less. I would not want to be on the wrong end of a .45

You should check out the "PerFecta" brand @ Wally World, you can purchase a box of 50 for $15.44, brass case, FMJ. It is manufactured in Italy and distributed by "Tulamo".

Very clean round.

 

 

Hardly. If you're going to carry you want a proven JHP round, not some cheap unknown. The ammo you describe is fine for range use but that's all.

Gurrzt Enthusiast

Gurrzt

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Hardly. If you're going to carry you want a proven JHP round, not some cheap unknown. The ammo you describe is fine for range use but that's all.

 

Well then sir, let's conduct an experiment, you stand still, and let me shoot you from 10 yards away with the PerFecta ammunition, and see if you live to tell about it (no disrespect intended).

I still believe that ANY .45 acp 230 grain bullet (target or not) will "Get er done".

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