Sidearms & Scatterguns Bullets

[BBURCH]

I have a S&W M&P 40 compact, I am shooting a Hornady XPS 155gn HP for my concealed carry. I have done some jug test(milk jug full of ripped, wet newspaper), I havent really gotten good expansion on impact like I am looking for.

Any thoughts on a different bullet?

 

[bohem]

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Hornady XTP?

Speer Gold Dot, Winchester Silver Tip have both performed well for me. The XTP was very good, though I haven't tried the XPS. Is that the cheaper HP that they make?

 

[dlklamfo]

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Speer gold dots work well.

 

[leadbullet]

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as long as your pistol is 100% reliable with any ammo and you make good hits with it, in a 40 cal, the bullet doesn't really matter, call your local LEO, ask what they care and use the same. Much easier to explain in court if you have too.
cheers.

 

[BBURCH]

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Thanks for the thoughts guys, I might just have to give the Speer Gold Dots a try.

 

[former naval person]

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Balance is what you want. Too much expansion usually results in too little penetration. Go to Buffalo Bore Bullet's website and read the articles on why you want complete penetration.

 

[Sgt. 0811]

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Federal guard dog. Amazing expansion.