dmciver101
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First choice is Kimber CDP Ultra with Speer 45ACP+P 200gr. Second choice is a Sig 239 with Winchester 40 S&W 180 gr. PDX1.
I would get a 45 ACP if your worried about a round over penetrating a barrier like sheet rock.The 9mm even with hollowpoint ammo did penetrate more with light 115 grain ammo.The 40 S&W 155 grain would also over penetrate.The 45 ACP in the 230 grain hollowpoint penetrated the least and found to be the best round.Your best round would be a Magsafe or Glaser frangible in that scenario.To be honest I would get the Glock 23 because it is more reliable than the Springfield XD-40.Texas DPS had many issues with the Sig 220 45 ACP 230 grain Winchester and 200 grain Winchester when the troopers were shooting through barriers car doors windshields sheet metal.However I would just use the Glock 21 45ACP for home and carry concealed a 10mm Glock 20 loaded with 135 grain Double Tap .Springfield XD-40 Service with 10+1 Mag of Hornady TAP JHP 155Gr ammo, with extra mag in my pocket. I keep the lighter 155gr TAP ammo, it has great expansion with less chance of pass through. Because of where I live there is always a chance there is someone in the next room.
Stay away from the 147 grain subsonics.Poor expansion if you are going to use that type round it must be a 5 inch barrel gun.Corbon made +P 147 grain that was ok to use in the Glock 9mm.The 45 ACP is also another caliber that needs the correct weight for optimal bullet performance.The 230 grain Hydra Shok is a very good stopper with the 1911 or S&W 5inch guns.Texas DPS had many failures to stop with issued Sig 220 45 ACP loaded with Winchester SXT 230 & 200 grain loads.The Sigs barrels were 4.3 inches long and realized even with the 5 inch barrel gun the round is not effective on barriers like windshields and doors.The 357 Sig is now there carry round and has a proven track record.I would get a set of nite sights because most shootings occur in the dark.