What do you use for 45 ACP carry ammo?

**Alaskapopo** · 04-01-11, 13:51

Originally Posted by CoryCop25

I am curious to know what people carry in their 45s for defense. I use different types of ammo for different guns. I am a big fan of the Speer Gold Dot 180gr for 40 S&W and Hornady TAP 124gr for 9MM. I currently run Hornady TAP 230gr +p in my Glock21 and M&P 45 but I have noticed that the tips crush when chambering rounds more than once. Please list what guns you use and the type of ammo you carry AND WHY. Thanks!

Federal 230 grain HST standard pressure.
Pat

**yhmspecter** · 04-01-11, 18:07

My m&p45 was loaded with Hornady Critical Defense, untill I was able to get some Federal HST 230gr +p..I also carry the HST in 9mm as well, they seem to be one of the most reliable and effective self-defense rounds out, as well as the all mighty Gold dot.

**eldogg** · 04-01-11, 18:16

Federal 230 grain HST

**Abraxas** · 04-01-11, 18:16

230gr HST

**Lincoln7** · 04-01-11, 18:20

Remington Golden Saber 230gr in my 1911s. They feed as smooth as ball points!

**JeepDriver** · 04-01-11, 18:34

Ranger T series.

Getting low though, might switch to HST since a local place has it on the shelf.

**claybirdd** · 04-01-11, 18:46

I've used 230gr Golden Sabre's for years without ever having a feeding problem. However, I've begun to look closely at Winchester's PDX round as it is loaded a little hotter yet not fully +P and it is bonded.