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500grains · 06-22-2023, 11:35 AM

Do you want your bullets to expand from a handgun?

If so, better go with 115 g JHP (or lighter) from a premium manufacturer. The velocity loss with heavier bullets reduces the chance of expansion. I see no advantage of a 124 gr or 147 gr hollow point over 115 gr. In fact, I would consider them to be a disadvantage due to expansion issues.

There are some 135 gr police loads designed to defeat windshields and car doors. Those loads also risk overpenetration, which can get you in trouble even in a legitimate self defense situation.

It is hard to buy +P or +P+ ammo. The manufacturers often only offer it to police and military.

So for self defense I would get 115 gr. (or lighter) JHP from a premium manufacturer.

By the way, I have tested 147 JHP on a deer carcass and they did not expand.

06-22-2023, 11:35 AM	#22
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,688	Do you want your bullets to expand from a handgun? If so, better go with 115 g JHP (or lighter) from a premium manufacturer. The velocity loss with heavier bullets reduces the chance of expansion. I see no advantage of a 124 gr or 147 gr hollow point over 115 gr. In fact, I would consider them to be a disadvantage due to expansion issues. There are some 135 gr police loads designed to defeat windshields and car doors. Those loads also risk overpenetration, which can get you in trouble even in a legitimate self defense situation. It is hard to buy +P or +P+ ammo. The manufacturers often only offer it to police and military. So for self defense I would get 115 gr. (or lighter) JHP from a premium manufacturer. By the way, I have tested 147 JHP on a deer carcass and they did not expand. __________________ Racism will keep you alive.