Once my 12" pistol is complete, it is going to become my HD gun. I am looking for ammunition suggestions. I know that previously LRRPF52 has suggested the 123gr AMAX/SST for HD applications, and I'm curious if that holds true out of a 12" or shorter barrel.
HD Pistol ammunition recommendation
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I don't wander if a light varmint bullet would be better. SD/HD rounds you really don't want over penetration. When you need to start thinking about the target, the wall behind it, the outside wall, and the neighbors walls, there might be an issue.Sticks
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85gr Sierra
90gr TNT
95gr VMAXNRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
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+1 on the Varmint bullets. I use 110 gr Varmageddons in 300 BLK HD Carbine and my new 300 BLK truck pistol is shooting my load really well. The thin jacketed designs that almost explode on impact should be able to transfer a lot of energy on 2 legged varmints.
Probably not the best bullet selection to have to explain to a judge or jury, but better to live if it comes to that.
I really wish Nosler would make a 6.5 VarmageddonLet's go Brandon!
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Originally posted by bj139 View PostI heard that for HD with pistols it is better to use factory ammo.
It would be brought up in trial that you were loading extra lethal ammo if you used reloads.
Even if you reloaded lower power loads they would spin it as being extra lethal.
"Factory varmint ammo sold as "Explosive Results" on small game. Why would you want to shoot a person with that? Hoping they would explode like the varmints?"
End of the day, first and foremost one hopes they have castle doctrine and stand your ground laws in their state.
Second, shoot with what ever is available until the threat is stopped.
Third, the threat better have been in your home when the shots were fired.
Fourth, you have the right to remain silent, use it, and hope you or someone has the number of a good attorney.Sticks
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Some of the most reputable trainers (who also provide their services to various LE agencies) recommend a suppressed AR15 for home defense over a handgun or shotgun.NRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
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Originally posted by LRRPF52 View PostSome of the most reputable trainers (who also provide their services to various LE agencies) recommend a suppressed AR15 for home defense over a handgun or shotgun.Sticks
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There have been several cases of HD with AR15 and no charges filed against the victims, including multiple assailants who gained entry by force.
I can think of at least 2 where the defenders were young adolescents at home during the school/work day, which is the most likely time for a burglary.
Very rarely do you have forced entry at night like all the silly commercials, since burglars usually aren't looking for full houses of people.
If you live in an area where scumbag prosecutors with a bias against gun owners rule the roost, make sure to have a good insurance policy with a retainer of a good attorney who specializes in personal and home defense cases.
The legal aspects of home defense are beyond the scope of the ammunition sub forum.NRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
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Originally posted by LRRPF52 View PostIf you live in an area where scumbag prosecutors with a bias against gun owners rule the roost, make sure to have a good insurance policy with a retainer of a good attorney who specializes in personal and home defense cases.
The legal aspects of home defense are beyond the scope of the ammunition sub forum.
Know your state laws as well.
To quote Mark Wahlberg in Deepwarter Horizon "Hope is not a tactic"Sticks
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