40 S&W Choices

[ST911]

If 115gr standard pressure loads made the list I would s use them.

Try the Barnes 115gr, that one recoils so light I stopped and checked my gun to be sure I didn't have a squib. Less recoil, subjective this is, to me than WWB

Guys- Try the BHA loading of the 115 Barnes. It is tested and marked as +P, but shoots like a standard pressure 115 and is quite agreeable in even the small guns.

[Rich]

Chuck & Skintop911

Although my R hand is 90% better now. I know I will have problems in the very near future.
For some reason my joints in my fingers ,left wrist , and right ankle are getting weaker.
So in the near future I might go 115gr Barnes +P as long as P30S likes it.

I've been a huge fan of BlackHills ammo since my first box of MK262

haven't had a chance to use any of there handgun ammo. Mainly the 9mm 115gr Barnes and the 38spl 148WC

[ST911]

I've been a huge fan of BlackHills ammo since my first box of MK262
haven't had a chance to use any of there handgun ammo. Mainly the 9mm 115gr Barnes and the 38spl 148WC

I've shot cases of both. They are GTG.

[Chuck Haggard]

I think that Black Hills/Barnes loading is a legit choice.

Although not on Doc's list, I'd be comfortable carrying the 9mm Critical Defense as well for personal defense in a non LE role. I have found that ammo to be quality stuff, low recoil, and very accurate. In testing that I have seen it just makes the depth of penetration one is looking for in 4LD gel testing and expands reliably.

[witchking777]

I think that Black Hills/Barnes loading is a legit choice.

Although not on Doc's list, I'd be comfortable carrying the 9mm Critical Defense as well for personal defense in a non LE role. I have found that ammo to be quality stuff, low recoil, and very accurate. In testing that I have seen it just makes the depth of penetration one is looking for in 4LD gel testing and expands reliably.

In my own poor man's test against a car door and wetpack they did almost as well as the 180 gr PDX1(comparing the .40sw 165 gr Critical Defense)

[1canvas]

as far as .40s go the 180 HST is pretty mild, I use that in my G27. Gold Dot 155 and 165 are pretty hot loads in the .40 for those that may be recoil sensitive. I carry the 165 Hst in my G23. although I don't shoot as much as some but I never found the .40 to be a problem. I would never carry a 9mm conversion barrel in a .40 for SD for many reasons including different breech face dimensions. although I have used a LW 9mm conversion barrel in my 23 with no issues I wouldn't stake my life on its reliability