If you want self defense ammo the Black Hills 77gr OTM is superb. If you can find the 77gr Tipped Match Kings they are impressive and should stabilize in a 1:8 fine. Hard to find anything good right now though.

As for mags, I have the plastic ones but actually think I like the ASC or D&H (mil contract) the best. The plastic ones are fine, AFTER they've seen some use. I often keep a 20 round in it if it's inside the truck just to make it more easily brought to bear. Twenties off the bench also.

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