9mm ammo, 147gr Gold Dot vs HST?

[Paxamus]

I might pick up a box or 2, but I will follow everyone's advice and buy a BUNCH of HST next time I see it!- I almost even thought about paying the absurdly high prices on GB for it!

[DocGKR]

While the 147 gr GD is acceptable, the 124 +P GD is a bit better. This is the exact opposite of HST, where the standard pressure 147 gr HST is the best load, although the 124 gr +P HST is acceptable.

[Paxamus]

Thanks doc! Should I go with the standard GD or the new G2?


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[DocGKR]

The current 124 gr +P or 147 gr GD are quite prevalent, relatively inexpensive, and work well--seems to be a win. G2 can be expensive, hard to find, and is as yet not well proven in actual use (only 2 OIS I am aware of).

[Paxamus]

Thanks again doc, I'll start looking for GD124+P until HST comes available

[Trooper224]

Doc,

How does the standard pressure 124 grain GD compare to the standard pressure 147 grain GD? Any substantial difference there?

[ILoveSigs]

I myself have faced this same dilemma several times and always opted to stick with Gold Dot. Why? Penetration. The GDs consistently penetrate further, on average, than the HSTs in almost every test (bare gel, 4LD, auto glass, etc.).

Penetration trumps expansion and the GDs will give you about an extra 1.5-2" or so.

[DocGKR]

Actually both HST and GD have worked very well in numerous OIS incidents...

[Gewehr3]

I can only find the standard pressure 9mm 124 gr. Gold Dot. Is this round acceptable? It is not on The List, but it is available.

[Kyle Reese]

I can only find the standard pressure 9mm 124 gr. Gold Dot. Is this round acceptable? It is not on The List, but it is available.

Good to go.