What's the current picks for citizen-available barrier blind 9mm?

[tacticaldesire]

I wouldnt say 1/5 of an inch in expansion is a 'mind blowing difference in terminal performance'. Pistols poke holes no matter what. Rifles **** shit up.

Obvisouly this is just an opinion. I do carry gold dot but I wouldnt hesitate for a second to carry ball.

Opinions can still be wrong and based on unsubstantiated claims.

[MountainRaven]

Opinions can still be wrong and based on unsubstantiated claims.

Anyone who seriously suggests running 9mm ball ammo for defensive use at any time after, say, 1980 is wrong. Period.

Unless the alternative is something like Glaser safety slugs.

[Straight Shooter]

Anyone who seriously suggests running 9mm ball ammo for defensive use at any time after, say, 1980 is wrong. Period.

Unless the alternative is something like Glaser safety slugs.

You wont change their minds..I dont try anymore cause I dont care.
As for Hornady- Ive chronoed several pistol loads- they are slower than advertised almost always. Sometimes, by a good bit.

[Wake27]

Nvm, I’m an idiot.

[Ron3]

Hornady Critical Duty?
Remington Golden Saber Bonded?
Federal Hydrashok Deep?

Something else?

Keep in mind it's not unheard of for even good shooters to wing or miss a BG completely.

Anyways, one of the 147 gr JHP's or the Hornady 135 gr would be good bets, as has been said.