My $0.02.....the Federal Bonded and Spear Gold Dots are still viable choices for self defense. If you have a good supply of these cartridges and feel confident carrying them, stay the course. IMHO the Federal HST loads tops the list of current defensive handgun cartridges for both 9mm and 40S&W. What I find really exciting is the industry addressing barrier performance for the 5.56/223 loadings. I'm looking forward to seeing more testing and real world results from loads such as the 556 NATO Federal XM556FBIT3/XM556SBCT3 with the Trophy Bond Bear Claw projectile.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Ben Franklin
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