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LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/26/22 11:24 PM
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What do the LEO’s on here use for duty ammo in your 9mm?
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/27/22 12:43 AM
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Gold Dot is what FWPD issues and I still use. I prefer the heavy of the two loads for shooting through car windows if needed.
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/27/22 12:53 AM
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Gold Dot is what FWPD issues and I still use. I prefer the heavy of the two loads for shooting through car windows if needed. 115, 124, or 147 grain?
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/27/22 07:19 PM
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Over the years, I've spoken to multiple officers and departments over ammo choices. Their choices often come down to budget and what options (or lack of) they have available. The Texas DPS were carrying Hornady Critical Defense ammo. There was a Shooting in Frisco where the DPS officer hit and stuck a large guy multiple times with the Horn CD ammo. He barracaded himself in and 15 hours later, was still ok. A friend of mine knew the officer involved in the shooting, and they were all disappointed in the performance over the lack of expansion and performance of the Hornady CD ammo. Everyone I spoke with said the same thing about the Gold Dot ammo. They all loved it and it performed the best overall. But, I've also spoken to trauma surgeons in the ER. And they agree on one thing. It doesn't matter what caliber is used, it's what is hit. If you hit the right stuff, it won't matter.
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/28/22 12:46 AM
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124 Grain +P Speer Gold Dot or 127 Grain +P+ Winchester Ranger, depending on availability.
Like many on here I also prefer the Gold Dots.
Just my .02, LeonCarr
"Whitetail Deer are extinct because of rifles with telescopes mounted on them." - My 11th Grade English Teacher
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/28/22 12:50 AM
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What is the +P difference?
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/28/22 01:10 AM
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Standard pressure 124 Grain 9mm is around 1100 fps, 124 Grain +P around 1200 fps, 124-127 +P+ around 1250 fps.
Some handguns are not rated for +P or +P+, please read and heed the warning labels.
Just my .02, LeonCarr
"Whitetail Deer are extinct because of rifles with telescopes mounted on them." - My 11th Grade English Teacher
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/28/22 03:24 AM
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We are carrying 124 grain Remington brass jacketed hollow points.
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/28/22 03:37 AM
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I think we are looking at some Sig ammo also
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/28/22 03:47 AM
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Gold Dot is what FWPD issues and I still use. I prefer the heavy of the two loads for shooting through car windows if needed. 115, 124, or 147 grain? 147
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/28/22 04:11 AM
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Gotta agree Chad. Shot placement trumps penetration, etc.
Anything in the neck or throat ends the argument.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/28/22 01:07 PM
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/29/22 02:17 AM
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Pass the gravy.
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/29/22 02:58 AM
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Gold Dot in 180 if I remember right
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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11/29/22 06:04 PM
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I saw a notice that American Reloading had some pulled 9 mm 147 gr Speer bullets, the Gold Dot G2 that are black and have the elastomer in the hollow point.. Guessing the loaded ammo did not meet some spec. I picked up 1000 and worked up a load. Supposedly built to improve on the FBI barrier test. I was surprised how well they shot out to 100 yards given that they are typically loaded to around 950 fps out of service gun ( i.e. not a short barrel ). I ended up getting another 1K just because they shot so well. Not sure if any agency uses them though. Link to the bullet. https://media.vistaoutdoor.com/pres...r_GoldDot%20G2CarryGun_Evolution_FNL.pdf
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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12/01/22 03:24 AM
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Gold Dot in 180 if I remember right I like the .40 better than the 9, and the 180 Gold Dots are excellent in the .40. Just my .02, LeonCarr
"Whitetail Deer are extinct because of rifles with telescopes mounted on them." - My 11th Grade English Teacher
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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12/06/22 10:32 PM
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That page is good info, thanks.
Shoot. Eat. Repeat.
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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01/02/23 08:41 PM
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I wish I read this before buying more Federal HST. I went to GT and bought a box to replace my +P but the box I bought is non +P. I held a box of the Speer Gold dot 115grn and was going to buy that.
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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01/03/23 01:35 AM
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We are issued Speer gold dot 147 for 9 180 for 40
i am cancelling my subscription, i am tired of your issues!
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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01/05/23 04:42 PM
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We use 124gr Critical Duty
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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01/06/23 12:54 AM
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I wish I read this before buying more Federal HST. I went to GT and bought a box to replace my +P but the box I bought is non +P. I held a box of the Speer Gold dot 115grn and was going to buy that. What's wrong with HST's?
Shoot. Eat. Repeat.
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Re: LEO 9mm duty ammo
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01/07/23 06:13 PM
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any departments thinking about the "Honey Badger" like mono bullets?
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