Short barrel 45 ACP self defense ammo? - 04/26/16
What do you guys use in sub 4" 45 ACP? I've been using Federal blue box 185 gr JHP in my 3.3" Springfield XDS. I ran across some 185 and 200 gr Sig gold crown yesterday for a good deal but didn't pick any up at the time. I would think with the shorter barrel a lighter bullet would be better to ensure expansion and reduce the risk of just penciling through that you may get with a standard 230 gr.
Gold Dots seem to be hard to find locally but I am seeing Hornady 185 XTP, Sig 185 and 200 gr and Monarch 185 JHP. I suppose any 45 ACP JHP is acceptable because it sure isn't going to shrink, but I prefer to get some expansion as well. I have no desire to shoot Buffalo Bore or any other really hot rounds through the XDS.
Gold Dots seem to be hard to find locally but I am seeing Hornady 185 XTP, Sig 185 and 200 gr and Monarch 185 JHP. I suppose any 45 ACP JHP is acceptable because it sure isn't going to shrink, but I prefer to get some expansion as well. I have no desire to shoot Buffalo Bore or any other really hot rounds through the XDS.