30rds of 135gr. DT or 15/15rds 135gr/200gr DT?

[emt1581]

I love the performance of the 135gr. loads from DT. Another box of DT ammo is on it's way to my house only this time it's 200gr FMJ Dangerous Game Penetrators.

When purchasing the 200gr. I figured I'd have the most powerful 10mm ammo (penetrator) on the market. For CCW, I figure that if I do carry it, it'll be in the spare 15rd. mag. Whatever the 135gr can't take care of, the 200gr will get and then some. No, I don't PLAN on having to shoot through barriers. But let's face it, if I have to keep firing after 15 rounds of beefed up 10mm has not neutralized the threat, maybe it's time to up the power of my ammo by going to the 200gr.

Upon the arrival of my DT order, I plan on loading up my NEW 15RD. MAGS :):):):)...with DT ammo. The only question I have is what would you load for ccw/home defense, the 135gr in both mags or the 135gr in one mag and 200gr. in the other?...and why? Thanks!

-Emt1581

[JSK333]

If you're using 135gr in the primary, I'd definitely have the other with FMJ. The 135 doesn't penetrate very deeply (< 12").

I did the same thing as you are considering, but for now, I've decided to stick with 165gr GS primary (or maybe 155gr GD) and either 200gr FMJ or 220gr LFN secondary.

The other plus for FMJ in the backup is feeding reliability in case your first mag jams.

[bambihunter]

I'm sticking with a relatively light bullet weight because our houses in our subdivision are fairly close together and going through walls is a serious concern.
Right now I am using the 135's but after some testing I might use the next step up during the winter.

For "woods" protection I'd most definately agree with ya, a deep penetrating round would be an excellent second mag load. However, if that doesn't work I'll just grab the .300 mag. ;f

[emt1581]

Thanks for the replies. I think I am going to go with the 15/15 of each. Anyone else care to add their .02?

Thanks.

-Emt1581

[MCNETT]

I think that youre logic is sound.
-Mike