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 .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
#3171726
04/19/12 09:04 PM
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drakecutter
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Well I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a new pistol. The XDm .45 compact 3.8. I was looking to purchase a bulk case of ammo and was wondering hoping for a few suggestions on a reliable brand and grain for target shooting as well as double as a personal protection round. Many thanks in advance.
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
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04/19/12 09:26 PM
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These are the best balance I have found for both being cheap enough to plink with and maybe good enough for self defense. I know you are looking for a case but if you buy these at Wal Mart you can get them for less than $40 and thats going to be hard to beat for HP rounds even at bulk pricing. I would strongly encourage you to buy some high end self defense rounds though. In the event you actually have to use them for self defense high quality ammo might mean the difference between life and death. 
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
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#3172099
04/19/12 11:36 PM
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
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04/19/12 11:45 PM
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dee
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These are the best balance I have found for both being cheap enough to plink with and maybe good enough for self defense. I know you are looking for a case but if you buy these at Wal Mart you can get them for less than $40 and thats going to be hard to beat for HP rounds even at bulk pricing. I would strongly encourage you to buy some high end self defense rounds though. In the event you actually have to use them for self defense high quality ammo might mean the difference between life and death. Glad I'm not the only one that likes those for around the lease and general plinking.
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
[Re: dee]
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04/20/12 02:15 PM
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
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04/20/12 02:16 PM
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
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#3174149
04/20/12 08:57 PM
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I like the Remington HD(Home Defense)230 grain JHP in my XDm.
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
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04/22/12 01:14 PM
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drakecutter
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the advice. Happy shooting to everyone.
"Always Chasing That Next Group"
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
[Re: drakecutter]
#3176822
04/22/12 01:30 PM
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dee
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When I CC my 45 it's loaded with Bonded Golden Sabers very good bullets and on par with all the new bullets coming out.
"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
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#3176898
04/22/12 02:27 PM
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In the tests i did the 230 grain penetrated to much for my comfort, if this is to be used for a carry weapon you might think about going to a 185 JHP to prevent over penetration in a situation where you have to shoot to protect yourself or others.
My 230 grain winchester JHP went through a solid core door at an angel with 7 inches of penetration then went on to go through 2 pieces of 1/2 inch plywood and was laying on the ground, something to consider if this weapon is used to defend your home, you might end up hurting or killing someone in another room, something to think about and maybe do your own tests, good luck, Irish.
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
[Re: Irishtexan]
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04/22/12 08:03 PM
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
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04/22/12 08:18 PM
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If you don't reload your own which I most certainly recommend doing, buy the least expensive you can find. Or you can buy the high dollar hyped up super duper rhino stopper ammo.
Personally all I shoot in 45acp is 200gr cast lead semi-wadcutters.
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Re: .45 ACP Ammo Recomendations
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04/23/12 12:32 PM
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Thanks to all the suggestions!
"Always Chasing That Next Group"
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