Suppressors 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

[zenbiker]

Just came into a Springfield XD40; I have no experience with this round, but the features and ergos of the weapon appeal to me (old school 1911 user). Would like to hear others recommendations on ammo that both feed reliably and offers acceptable terminal ballistics. If you have experience with this specific weapon that would be a plus. Thanks in advance.

Respect,

Wes

 

[KYpatriot]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

I would recommend picking up several boxes of different types of bonded hollowpoints, such as Speer Gold Dot, Fed HST etc. and just trying them out. Now way to know what your weapon will prefer without just spending the money. Personally I carry gold Dots.

 

[GracieSymon]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

I cannot address their feedig properties, but a 135 grain Corbon will put the hurt on a bsd guy.

 

[bwanajcj]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

The Hornady TAP is very good in the .40

 

[zenbiker]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: arterg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I cannot address their feedig properties, but a 135 grain Corbon will put the hurt on a bsd guy. </div></div>

Now that sounds promising, as I only plan to have to use it on big, stupid, deranged guys

 

[Downzero]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

Gold Dots for everything is my usual recommendation. I prefer the heaviest bullets possible for a given caliber. That means 180 grain in .40.

 

[Spazz.]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

I have Federal Premium "Law Enforcement" Tactical Bonded 165 grain in my M&P 40 compact. No issues with that stuff, good feeding, ejecting, expansion, penetration, and weight retention from what I've seen.

 

[SpEcTeR]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

To reiterate, the already stated, you should consider the grains and not just the brand. 155, 165, and 180 grain are common for .40S&W. The key will be to find the balance of speed, energy, penetration and felt recoil. It will be assumed that candidates have already been tested and fed reliably through your weapon.

Consider trying Speer Gold Dots, Federal Hydra-Shok, Remington Golden Saber, various Corbon, and Winchester Ranger T-series. All of these rounds have data sheets you can review, established favorable track records as well as ample availability.

There are other rounds you could and should try. The bottom line will be choosing the round that best suits your intended use, which u did not specify too clearly.

Good Luck.

 

[jpmuscle]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

I only carry Ranger 180gr T series in my glock 22.

 

[chawk]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

I have always used Gold Dots in .40. I would also take a look at HST and Ranger. I seriously doubt you can go wrong with any of those.

 

[Wolf22]

Re: 40 S&W - Ammo Recommendations

Depending on your views of our Gov't......they do like the Speer GDHP in 165gr. as noted above.