Good Brands for .40 S&W?

[Guest WyattEarp]

My new CZ 75 P-07 Duty .40 handgun that I have purchased from CZ will be arriving at the FFL Dealer of my choosing tomorrow.

This gun uses the .40 S&W rounds. I'm not very educated on ammunition, which brands are quality, which brands are not so good.

If someone could point me in the right direction as to what I should be using, I would appreciate it.

I've been told hollow points while I'm carrying, and FMJ's for target practice. I'd also like to know what grain of ammunition I should be using when i carry, and which type I should be using at the firing range when I go to practice.

I don't know if this is good advice or not, at this point I'm ignorant when it comes to any type of ammo other than shotgun ammo, since this is my first handgun.

If there is any misinformation in this post, forgive my ignorance and proceed to educate me properly.

[Guest Victor9er]

Mostly, stick to the major well known name brands and you should be fine.

I have a Glock 22 in the .40 S&W

For self defense/carry you can't go wrong with the Speer Gold Dots.

For the range I've shot Remmington, Winchester White Box, Federal, PMC, & Independence without any problems. I'm sure others could give you some more info.

[Guest WyattEarp]

Mostly, stick to the major well known name brands and you should be fine.

I have a Glock 22 in the .40 S&W

For self defense/carry you can't go wrong with the Speer Gold Dots.

For the range I've shot Remmington, Winchester White Box, Federal, PMC, & Independence without any problems. I'm sure others could give you some more info.

thanks. what grain are you using on your hollow point loads?

[Guest Victor9er]

thanks. what grain are you using on your hollow point loads?

I have the 180 gr. in the Gold Dots. I don't really pay attention to what loads I'm using in my practice rounds to be honest, usually I just shoot whatever they hand me when I buy at the range.

[lowery100]

As said above. The Speer Gold Dots are among the top performers in defense ammo. I carry the 155gr Gold Dots in my Glock 23, but ammo is a big can of worms. It's similar to the oil debate on car and motorcycle forums, lots of opinions. If you can't find the Speer's find most any of the top brands, they all have an acceptable line of defense ammo. As far as practice ammo goes, its more important you are practicing than what brand or grain. So generaly the cheapest ammo that will function in your pistol will be fine.

[Guest WyattEarp]

alright, thank you very much for the input! should be going to pick it up tomorrow afternoon, once they get it and check it in, and call me and let me know it's available for pickup. already have my holster, and a fireproof case to store it in when I can't carry it with me (school, VA Hospital).

[tarheelbball]

For self defense, I've been between 180 & 165 in HST, Ranger or Gold Dots.

HOLLOW POINT Ammo : Ammunition To Go

For range, I've been getting the same weight in what I carry. Walmart has WWB in 180 or 165, Federal in 180 and also some others.

Also, I got the 357 SIG barrel its a smile maker when you shoot it.

[piercedan]

I would also recommend getting the same weight for practice and carry. I try to stick with 180 grain for both. Federal HST seems to be a good hollow point round that feeds reliably and has plenty of punch. Also Federal and Winchester FMJ rounds both perform well in my Kahr which can be a little finicky on feeding due to bullet shape. Cope's Distributing has Federal XM40HC 180gr HST for $24.99 50/bx.

[Guest WyattEarp]

what specifically does the grain represent? Does more grains represent more velocity pushing a bullet through the barrell at a higher rate of travel?

If the grain is more power/velocity, then why would you want more? would that not make your rounds more likely to go through your target an continue (when it comes to self-defense)?

[Guest nicemac]

In this context, grain means weight of the projectile (the bullet itself).

Powder is also measured by weight, in grains, but ammo is typically not sold by power weight. The powder weight is extremely important to reloaders.

Grain (unit) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[piercedan]

A heavier bullet has more mass, which has the ability to transfer more energy into the target. In my experience, more massive rounds do cause a harder felt recoil. Of course mass isn't the only consideration, bullet design has a lot of play in the effect on a target as well. My preference is to hit the target with a heavier brick, so to speak. There is probably some trade of with velocity and range when using a heavier projectile, but I'll let someone who is better informed speak on that.

[DWARREN123]

As said name brand ammo. I like Remington 180gr JHP from Wal-Mart for general use and can be a carry ammo.