[armdav8r]

Plenty of different caliber weapons around the house, and the 9mm was bought as a teaching tool/range gun.



However all my guns are stored ready for defensive deployment. As a new 9mm owner I could use some suggestions on a good 9mm cartridge for CCW/home defense.



Many thanks.

 

[Erich]

I'm pleased with the velocities turned in by Winchester's RA9TA 127-gr +P+ load, and it's held to expand decently and penetrate well. It's what I use in my more "rugged" 9mms. I use Speer 147-gr Gold Dots in the older guns.

 

[targetsup]

Corbon power ball is pretty good. But kinda expensive.

 

[Fred]

Stephen A. Camp's website - http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com - has an excellent discussion on 9mm ammo. He has written a book on the subject and I bought a copy.



Fred

 

[armdav8r]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[sykofreak]

http://doubletapammo.com/

I've heard good things about Double Tap ammo. They use Gold Dot bullets, which are one of the standards in defense JHPs.

 

[Jester]

I can buy ranger talons cheaper than that. How do they rate against hydra's?

 

[Exiledviking]

I am really fond of the LE Federal 9mm ammo available from Streicher's and the "new" CorBon DPX 9mm ammo.

 

[Out West]

In 9mm, I carry the Gold Dot +P 124 grn. load. Periodically, these can be had for a good price in bulk (250 rnds loose packed in a box) from SportsmansGuide.



Out West

 

[dragoon]

Camp's book is well worth buying.

I have never had a problem with the Speer Gold Dot +P 124 load.

 

[stu gotz]

you can get ranger talons at northwest loading company

corbon

federal hydra

triton

gold dot

all jhp though







all good!!!

anyone know where i can get 40 cal talons?

thanks

 

[Jester]

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.ph...hlight=Ranger-T



Email this guy: [email protected]



He's a reliable and trustworthy source that supplies many people on GlockTalk, The Firing Line and The High Road.



Here are his latest posted prices:



RA380T - 380acp 95gr - $21.00

RA38110HP+ - 38 special 110gr+P+ - $18.50

RA9T - 9mm 147gr - $18.50

RA9TA - 9mm 127gr+P+ - $18.50

RA9124TP - 9mm 124gr+P - $19.00

RA40TA - 40s&w 165gr - $20.00

RA40T - 40s&w 180gr - $20.00

RA357SIGT - 357sig 125gr - $21.00

RA45T - 45acp 230gr - $22.00

RA45TP - 45acp 230gr+P - $22.00

RA223R - .223 55gr soft point - $10.00

 

[Jester]

He gives discounts if you buy cases.

 

[BSTOCK]

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.ph...hlight=Ranger-T



Email this guy: [email protected]



He's a reliable and trustworthy source that supplies many people on GlockTalk, The Firing Line and The High Road.



Here are his latest posted prices:



RA380T - 380acp 95gr - $21.00

RA38110HP+ - 38 special 110gr+P+ - $18.50

RA9T - 9mm 147gr - $18.50

RA9TA - 9mm 127gr+P+ - $18.50

RA9124TP - 9mm 124gr+P - $19.00

RA40TA - 40s&w 165gr - $20.00

RA40T - 40s&w 180gr - $20.00

RA357SIGT - 357sig 125gr - $21.00

RA45T - 45acp 230gr - $22.00

RA45TP - 45acp 230gr+P - $22.00

RA223R - .223 55gr soft point - $10.00

Are these the prices on 20 round boxes? I understand the Ranges T is a great load but the Speer Gold Dot is just as good and I can pick up an box of 50 .40cal (any weight) for $17. so I will be sticking with them. Let me know about the box size OK. Thanks

 

[YukonGlocker]

Speer Gold Dot 124gr. +P

 

[BSTOCK]

Speer Gold Dot 124gr. +P

That's what I use in my full size 9s. I use Gold Dot Short Barrel 9mm +P 124 Grain in my compact CS9.

 

[Exiledviking]

Usually the Ranger T comes in 50 round boxes.

 

[rparmstrong]

I can buy ranger talons cheaper than that. How do they rate against hydra's?

Hydrashocks are notoriuos for nt opening up on contact. Try puuting ten through water filled milk jugs at 10 yards and 6 won't open up. Talons are better, but Corbon and Gold Dots's are the best out there for 9mm.

 

[ArnisAndyz]

Speer Gold Dot 124gr. +P

+1

 

[matt7184]

[quote name='Jester']http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.ph...hlight=Ranger-T



Email this guy: [email protected]



snip

Are these the prices on 20 round boxes? I understand the Ranges T is a great load but the Speer Gold Dot is just as good and I can pick up an box of 50 .40cal (any weight) for $17. so I will be sticking with them. Let me know about the box size OK. Thanks[/quote]



Have delt with him a few times and have had great transactions. The boxes are for 50 rounds (except the 12 gauge and .223).



I use his RA9T for my main carry loads.