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I recently got a deal on some of the SXT .40 S&W, picked up the 155 gr. and am very happy with it.
At one time, CorBon loaded the Nosler 10mm 135gr. JHP, I chronyed a five round string, average was 1586fps. CorBon loads the .40 with the same bullet at a few hundred fps less.
The Federal Hydra-Shok used to be the best out there in many calibers, including 9mm, but I believe has been surpassed by a number of other loads. The Winchester SXT is a good choice in almost all calibers.
Frankly, I would not pack the 9mm for defense unless there was an overwhelming reason, like nothing else available or a specific agency requirement. If I had to use it, I would take the LeMas load.
The .45ACP is my first pick, the 10mm in a hot load would be good, otherwise the .40 S&W. The .357 SIG has good stats, but is a bit snappy, has a significant muzzle blast/flash and has yet to be used enough to know for sure. The .357 Magnum 125 gr. is a very good load for a revolver, as are some of the .44 and .45 Colt loads. I would pick any of those over the 9x19.
For military use, with only FMJs available, I would take the .45ACP over the 9x19mm just bacause of the larger hole. If you have the 9mm and FMJ, be prepared to shoot for a while until the target goes down. The .45 may do this as well, but it should be making a somewhat more significant wound with each shot. No handguns are reliable one-shot stoppers, nor are they what you would want to bring if you knew in advance there was going to be a serious shootout. A rifle or shotgun are much better performers, or better yet, bring a crew served weapon. As stated repeatedly before, ultimately, quick neutralization of the threat is critically dependent on shot placement.
Just my .02, I am merely a shooter, not a trauma surgeon or forensic pathologist.
TR
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De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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