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From: mjm@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU (Michael J Mallette)
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Subject: Re: Self-Defense Rounds
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Date: 13 Jun 91 01:59:53 GMT
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In article <35503@mimsy.umd.edu> tucker@fisher.eedsp.gatech.edu (Jeff Tucker N9HZQ) writes:
#So, with all the negative attention that the Hydra-Shock has been getting,
#what is the best round to use for self-defense in a carry gun?  I have a
#.40 S+W at home, so that's what I'm most interested in.  Thanks.

I'm using Hornandy's 155gr XTP's in my .40 Glock. I believe the general
consensus is that the lighter, faster bullets should outperform the 180gr ones
in self-defense situations. I don't believe anyone has any real data on actual
shootings being as how new the cartridge is and with the lighter bullet weights
being even newer. I go lighter and faster in my .357 too. Remington 125gr SJHP.

Mike Mallette