Hydra Shock vs. Hollow Points

gravedigger

I'd like to know everyone's opinion on the above two types of bulletsin 9mm for self defense. Which do you feel is better and why? Penetration? Stopping power with the least amount of shots? All opinoins and experiences welcome.-Marcus

hawk1999

i like the black talon myself if you can find it ---the hawk

Orphanedcowboy

I can send you some Hydrashoks that didn't expand in a ballistic gel, about 9 rounds, I prefer the Hornady Custom ammo with the XTP, great bullet, I carry them in a Glock 31 in .357 sig and a Para-Ordnance 16-40, and have never had a miss fire or failure to expand.

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Orphanedcowboy@msn.com

Khegglie

Hawk 1999; In MA Black Talons are a no-no....some jurisdictions consider them "police only" and hold it against you if you are loaded with 'em. I think the 115gr.are better thsn the 147's. I keep them in the box and use silvertips.

BigTex

COR-BON! Thy rule the roost.

Khegglie

i've heard good things about cor bon, but do they hammer aluminum frames?

JustC

Speer gold dot work well for me.

roundball

First, if you're interested in increasing your stopping power, you should strongly consider getting a .45ACP;Having said that, if you stick with the 9mm,(or move up to a .45ACP) Hornady XTP are outstanding pistol bullets for rapid expansion at handgun velocities.NOTE: Using a .45/300grn Hornady XTP in a muzzleloader last year, a 200lb Buck dropped in its tracks with a neck shot at 155 yards. The bullet mushroomed perfectly to almost an inch wide, went through tough neck muscles, stopped / bulging out under the hide on the other side, having dumped it's entire energy load into the target.