Best 40 S&W Round

gap1916

October 23, 2001 09:18

I have a Glock 23. What is the best round for self protection? What is the best for practice? I have been told that 180gr is best. Then again I have read that some of these rounds are causing KB in several guns, mine included. Can some one clear the air on this one.

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  rg666

  October 23, 2001 14:33

  The Remington Golden Sabers have outstanding characteristics. I would highly recommend them. RG

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  jager22

  October 23, 2001 15:07

  http://greent.com/40Page/index2.htm this has some info on why not to use the 180 grain

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  gap1916

  October 23, 2001 16:29

  Thanks for the help. I visited the site mentioned. I will finish up my stash of 180gr. The site also stated that 155 and 165 have a KB issue with the Glocks. Geee it is a Glock 23 I have. I guess I should find a better gun. Wait a minute. I thought Glock was a better gun. What gives with these claims?

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  jacksv

  October 23, 2001 16:48

  What is KB?

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  ED P

  October 23, 2001 17:39

  KB= Kaboom. When a round ruptures and explodes in the gun. http://communities.prodigy.net/sportsrec/gz-glock-kb.html [This message has been edited by ED P (edited 10-23-2001).]

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  dheffley

  October 23, 2001 17:44

  Corbon +P's are great, and the Fedral Hydra-Shocks are next. I would hessitate to use either in a Glock. Go to www.greent.com , go to "calibers", then go to the "Misc. Topics" at the bottom of the page and look at the kb data on Glocks.

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  Orphanedcowboy

  October 23, 2001 17:51

  Hornady custom pistol ammo, I use only Hornady, I have some Hydra Shoks that did not expand in a gelatin test if anyone wants proof as to why I won't use Hydra Shoks, I thinks I stll have 3 or 4 rounds and these were the personal defense ammo, only marks are the rifling marks from the barrel.

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  compgunfire

  October 23, 2001 18:33

  I starting using "ProLoad" ammunition in all of my carry guns. I made the switch after testing some of their 9mm and .357 rounds.

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  bluemule

  October 23, 2001 19:00

  any thoughts on using Black Talons

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  bluemule

  October 23, 2001 19:03

  any thoughts on using Black Talons

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  tightbred

  October 23, 2001 23:43

  you guys have got me worried...I've been using Winchester 180 GR BEB and 180 GR JHP in my S&W 410. I have about 500 rds on hand, should I just dispose of these rounds?Hey D, Clarify something for me... You say "Corbon +P's are great...", but the greent site says "There is no such thing as .40S&W +p! Period. No exceptions."

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  Iconoclast

  October 24, 2001 09:37

  Whoa, this thread was worth the price of admission & then some. As someone who reloads and has a .40 Glock, it was a major eye opener. Certainly will change my approach to using this combo. **DEEPEST** appreciation to those responding with this important data & links.

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