I used to be hot for Hyda-Shok and Silvertips, but now I am romanced by Hornady TAP ammo both for my .38 and my .45.
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What is your newest favorite carry ammo?
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I still use Hydra 147 grain for my 9's. I picked up a box of hydra for my Davis p-380 but I am afraid to try it... Lets face it Davis was not exactly the Cadillac of guns, more of a yugo.
I really liked my little Jennings .380, right up until the first time I tried to fire it.
The sonofagun wouldn't fire -- not even once!
The sonofagun wouldn't fire -- not even once!
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Yugo = "you go, then you don't"
For your safety, I would NOT recommend ever firing "hot ammo" from these cheaply made guns. It could be more dangerous to you than anyone you might be shooting at! <NOT Kidding>
Both Hydra-shok and Silvertip have worked for me, in the sense that they feed consistently, and impact where I aim. I will stick with them for the forseeable future.
Frosty,
Understand that I am not throwing stones at either the Hydra-Shoks or the Silvertips. They are both fine rounds, and I have complete confidence in them.
Still, it is often a good thing to try new things.
Understand that I am not throwing stones at either the Hydra-Shoks or the Silvertips. They are both fine rounds, and I have complete confidence in them.
Still, it is often a good thing to try new things.
I'm sorry, I did not think you were but my reply may have hinted at that.
I agree, that's why I posted a thread on Silver Bear ammo a few weeks back. I have not seen any Hornady TAP around here, at least not any pistol ammo.
Frosty,
Give Jon Green a call. He is the manager of Mike's Gun Shop in Northboro. He can get Hornady TAP for you. His number is 508 393-5333, when you call ask him for the direct line to the shop.
C-X
Give Jon Green a call. He is the manager of Mike's Gun Shop in Northboro. He can get Hornady TAP for you. His number is 508 393-5333, when you call ask him for the direct line to the shop.
C-X
I can hardly wait to see some actual use of TAP, in a police or self-defense situation, so I can see how it performs on the street.
Frosty,
I know it must be a bit of a hike for you, but it might be fun for you to join us at our IDPA match on Sept. 24th at Riverside Gun Club in Hudson, MA.
C-X
I know it must be a bit of a hike for you, but it might be fun for you to join us at our IDPA match on Sept. 24th at Riverside Gun Club in Hudson, MA.
C-X
Cross-X said:
Quick take some TAP, your gun and head South to NO, you should get a few opportunities to try the ammo out and report back! [mrgreen]
Cross-X said:LenS said:
Tryin' to get rid of me, Len?
Very subtle.![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
Not at all!
You want data and there is a ripe opportunity to test the ammo and get the data. Opportunities like this aren't always available when you need them.
LenS said:Cross-X said:LenS said:
Tryin' to get rid of me, Len?
Very subtle.
Not at all!
You want data and there is a ripe opportunity to test the ammo and get the data. Opportunities like this aren't always available when you need them.
I still think someone in this conversation is getting bamboozled!
Penetration being my primary concern I use my 158 gr SWC in my 2" J frames at app. 830 fps. For my 4" .357 the same bullet at 1200 fps. In the 9mm para. any 115-124 gr ball will suffice. Reloads in this area are not an issue. Most of our attorneys are held in check by common sense on the part of the public.
