Yeah, I already know I'm going to get a lot of conflicting suggestions on this question, huh? Anyway, Having been a mainly 9mm and 45 shooter for years, and can almost quote ballistics tests and data, I confess to being quite the 'noob' to 40 S&W. Just wondering, what are you folks shooting in your 40's? Hunting? 10 ring? Self defense? Whatever use?
Your suggestions and comments are most appreciated and anticipated!
I haven't started reloading any 40 yet, but as far as commercial ammo, for practice, I like the Winchester white box. I think it's a 180 gr FMJ. Says "target load" on the box. I don't like the similar Federal round for some reason. And they both shoot far different in my G27 and High Point carbine. So I'm sticking with the Winchester.
I just use my .40 for competitions. Either the WWB 165gr FMJs or my own 155gr plated bullets. My carry guns are either a 10mm 1911 or a .357 SP101. Yes, I'm quite capable of using either in SD situation.
Target shooting is Winchester target loads from Wal-mart at $30 per 100 and +1 on the Hornady Critical Defense, 40 S&W 165 gr. FTX for carry. They are hard to find in the 40 cal though.