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Asking about the best ammo is almost like asking about the best firearm, with that said, i have carried the T series but never had any reason to fire any of it.

Carry the 40 cal T series.  Never had any issues with the round.  Never had to use in line of duty.

Riot says ...

Nothing wrong at all with the Winchester Ranger bullets...

Some other rounds you might want to look into and do some research-

Hornady TAP

Speer Gold Dot

Federal Hydrashock

I second what Riot said!

This would be an excellent challenge for the MYTHBUSTERS !  So many factors to consider to settle on 1 type of round.

In my first personal defense weapon I carried 2 shotshells,2 sjhp, 2 fmj in that order. I know alot of dept have policies on what can be carried but I wanted some options on my personal carry weapon.  It was a Colt Cobra 6 shot revolver , I could CHOSE the rounds I wanted very quickly if decided to skip the shot shells or even got direct ot fmj it only took 2 clicks in either direction.

That was when I worried about overpenetration more than anything else. Today I carry Kahr CW 40 ( just stolen) with the first 4 rounds fmj the next 3 are , were, sjhp.Don't reallyknow why ?? I guess if I get stuck against some crack head the final 3 rounds should take him down? No real eveidence , just my 'gut'..

So after all that  I guess I'm saying that with all the new types of rounds available today it may be beneficial to consider 'mixing rounds'... Thanks for listening, Bill

I went to a test shoot.  The bonded Gold Dot expanded and pentrated more reliably than the Winchester Ranger.  Particularly when shot throught barriers.  Winchester tends to expereince jacket seperation which will effect expansion and penetration.  Just something to think about.

Another issues with 40 S&W Glocks is when using 165 gr ammo with a pistol mounted light.  Apparently it causes the slide to move at a higher velocity.  With mounted lights and standard pressure 165 gr ammo Glocks tend to malfunction.  Speer manufactures a reduced velocity in the 165 to reduce this problem.

swany- my ignorance..I have heard that Glocks misfeed when 'limpwristed' ..same issue when a light is mounted? I ask b/c I am considering a light for my 19 knowing  the light mounting location is not on the slide are the problems the result of the same effect ???. .

RIOT- 1 I hate shotguns and always gave the privilage to my partner.. as far a accuracy, I practice FREQUENTLY, meaning weekly competition (during my days now just monthly) and used this configuration ( less shotshell) during competition.NO REASON TO PRACTICE IF IT'S NOT REALISTIC !  NEVER MISSED THE  TARGET ( within the 7 ring)  much less 'all over the place'. We practiced at 25 feet as well as 25 yards, yep a loooonngg way for a pistol (comp distance) . I used all similar as possible ammo,no +p etc . Realistically, a 'normal' man is about the width of 2 - 8" wide targets, with that in mind, shots would have to wildly scatter and totally miss the paper in order to miss a typical man ,not the case. I think it's all a mater of HOW you practice, you prefer a tactical reload, I prefer a combination of rounds-fmj the last. As I said, it was when I was really concerned with OVER PENETRATION, this gave me the options I wanted such as in the case of a 'fleeing felon' don't really want a kill shot but I want to take the 'flee' out of him. If teh shot shells failed I wanted to be careful of innocents out of my field of view..If the sjhp failed, I'm not leaving this problem/ threat for another LEO..If I can't do the job with 4 rounds, YES I'm going to FMJ, MyGLOCK will eat anything as will my now gone Kahr.. and it wasn't a problem with a revolver though it WAS more sensitvie to different rounds(2" barrel and lightweight alloy)

Question- why slugs first ? I would do just the opposite ??/ As I did with my off duty..shot shel, sjhp,fmj..We are backasswards from each other?/ Remember I hate shotguns, just b/c of he shot spread, uncontrollable in my mind and more of a threat to my partner than a perp ( in my mind so I am better off without it) Just a thought..I'm not real good with a long gun but am more than proficient with most pistols therefore that's what I used.

I get the impression that you do quite alot of shooting, maybe even a sniper, which explains you exacting requirements. Most of us are real happy hitting the 7 ring consisitently at 25 feet during combat qualifting.. You, i think, one shot one kill cold bore at 3/4 mile ?? Way out of my league. As for computers, I agree, if I can't fix it I don't return it I shoot it !!! (kidding I don't pollute)but we have alot of the same interests just a different  outlook. The old saying Whatever works for YOU is important. Luv to get together and shoot someday, I think I'd learn alot . You ever get to the MidWest ? I go to Crater Lake OR occasionally thru WA....Thanks Guys

PS.. Remember this was for my OFF DUTY weapon 1 mag no spares. not the same as on duty  , 3 mags and a 4.5 barrel,..Dept had mandates on ammo...Thanks again

PLEASE STOP BY AND HELP KEEP A COP KILLER OFF THE STREETS- THIS IS MY OLD PD-- The puke is up for parole, again,  and we want him to have no chance--

According to ATK ammunition.  They are currrently only experiencing malfunctions in 40 S&W when shooting 165 gr ammo with pistol mounted lights.  I personally never seen and I have a light on mine.  I've put probably 1500 rds thru my gun in the last two years.  No problems with 180 of a few different manufacturers.  It was not a problem with any other caliber of Glock either just the 40

bfriskey says ...

Question- why slugs first ? I would do just the opposite

Both have their advantages...you're thinking of a fleeing person when engaged, I'm thinking you going for the shotgun because you're engaged in a stand-off with the subject(s) and need it to go through their car door.

I get the impression that you do quite alot of shooting, maybe even a sniper, which explains you exacting requirements.

Sniper? Hardly...I'm barely scratching the surface with optics, ballistics and trajectories. 99% of all my shooting has been with open sights or 0x magnification sights.

Most of us are real happy hitting the 7 ring consisitently at 25 feet during combat qualifting.. You, i think, one shot one kill cold bore at 3/4 mile ?? Way out of my league. As for computers, I agree, if I can't fix it I don't return it I shoot it !!! (kidding I don't pollute)but we have alot of the same interests just a different  outlook. The old saying Whatever works for YOU is important. Luv to get together and shoot someday, I think I'd learn alot . You ever get to the MidWest ? I go to Crater Lake OR occasionally thru WA....Thanks Guys

Heck, I learn something new everytime I shoot....or at least I try to. If you ever come up this way let me know, might just have to put some lead down range.