Defensive Ammo

**Miroku** · 03-14-11, 22:59

Hey folks!
I recently got my pistol permit, and ordered a Springfield TRP. As my apartment has narrow corridors, I intend to use it as a home defense gun. Even though I've got to wait on the gun I picked up some Hornady TAP ammo just to have something around the house until I've had the time to test different rounds. That said, this 1911 will be my first pistol and I'm not knowledgeable enough yet on the topic to know what qualities make up a good defense round. Any advice?

**Oscar 319** · 03-14-11, 23:09

Start by reading the stickys here.

https://www.m4carbine.net/forumdisplay.php?f=91

**matemike** · 03-14-11, 23:26

PRACTICE!!!

Speer Lawman

PRACTICE!!!

**Iraqgunz** · 03-14-11, 23:59

How did you find that information?

Originally Posted by Oscar 319

Start by reading the stickys here.

https://www.m4carbine.net/forumdisplay.php?f=91

**Radioflyer** · 04-19-11, 15:39

I run Federal HST through all my pistols in 230gr for my 45s. My second choice is Speer Gold Dot.

This site was the deal-maker for me:
http://www.btfh.net/shoot/bullet-test-7.html

**Jake'sDad** · 05-09-11, 00:09

Originally Posted by Radioflyer

This site was the deal-maker for me:
http://www.btfh.net/shoot/bullet-test-7.html

It must be difficult to acquire enough wet phone books to do that kind of testing....

**ryanschmidt65** · 06-07-11, 20:46

Federal HST's or gold Dots will work just fine

**Sheepdog Tactical Gear** · 08-09-11, 17:43

Originally Posted by ryanschmidt65

Federal HST's or gold Dots will work just fine

Winchester Ranger is also excellent ammo, I have all of the above to run in my pistols.

Also you may want to find out what your local police department carries, it's easier to defend in court, should you ever have to actually use them.

**Iraqgunz** · 08-09-11, 18:05

Please do not post stupid gun rag stuff like that. You could use nuclear tipped .45 rounds if they were available. A bad shooting is a bad shooting- that's it.

Originally Posted by Sheepdog Tactical Gear

Winchester Ranger is also excellent ammo, I have all of the above to run in my pistols.

Also you may want to find out what your local police department carries, it's easier to defend in court, should you ever have to actually use them.