But the XTP had erratic & generally poor, to no expansion, with significantly more penetration, whereas the GD had pretty reliable expansion & generally consistent penetration, but only about 2/3 of the penetration of the XTP.
Guess it just depends on your objectives are with any given ammo & its use.
I don't try to make my 45 ACP's into a 45 Super or 10mm to hunt deer or hogs with as 1911's were not designed to consistently handle rounds with the MAP of the Super or 10mm, so I'm quite satisfied with the performance of Federal HST's & Speer GD's as carry ammo in my 1911's.
If I want a hunting pistol, then a 41 or 44 mag fills the bill for me.
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