RA45B vs. RA45TP

[SpartaTN]

I'm trying to decide which ammo to use for personal defense. I've got a case of Winchester RA45TP 230 gn. Talon plus P rounds, and a case of the RA45B 230 gn. Bonded. I believe the projectile is similar in construction, with the exception of flux in the bonded. Which round would be better for personal defense in a home?

[molonlabetn]

I would guess (note: guess) that the unbonded +p bullets would be more likely to separate and penetrate fewer walls... but being +p they might be more deafening or have more blinding flash (which could be either a blessing or a curse, or a non-issue). Either one would be plenty effective.

[Magiccarpetrides]

I would say its a non-issue...they both are gonna kill the h3LL outta whatever you shoot...but if it was me and I was concerned (in a .45 I think plain ol FMJ will still do the trick) I would go with the bonded bullet.

[SpartaTN]

Drywall penetration/overpenetration are my main concerns with either bullet. That being said, I also keep my sidearm with me when deer hunt in an area with a substantial wild boar population, so I have to carry ammo that will make it through the shoulder blade of good size boar in case of an encounter.

[Magiccarpetrides]

Drywall penetration/overpenetration are my main concerns with either bullet. That being said, I also keep my sidearm with me when deer hunt in an area with a substantial wild boar population, so I have to carry ammo that will make it through the shoulder blade of good size boar in case of an encounter.

FBI(fwiw) tests prove that over-penetration is an over-agonized issue with almost no real world bearing....that being said if your really worried you should probably use a shotshell round, but they have been proven to be horribly unreliable on humans for killing purposes.