Suggestions for competition factory ammo in.40 cal

[Shotgunner]

I am looking for lightweight / low recoiling ammo. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

-Shotgunner

[ripplingh2o]

Try a box of Winchester Winclean 180 grain BEB (brass enclosed base). It's suppose to be a milder recoiling "target" ammo. Saw it yesterday at Walmart for $9.00 a box. Personally, I shoot Blazer Aluminum cased 180's. Altho' 180 gr isn't "lightweight". I'd just suggest you pick up a few boxes of various lesser expensive brands i.e. White Box Winchesters, Blazers, American Eagles, etc. and simply find a round you prefer. Heavens, I'll bet within a week you'll have 10 replies to your question with 10 different answers. Ammo (like the weapons its used in) is always a personal choice and everyone has their "favorites". And the million dollar question that will naturally be asked (of you) in return is your intended use for this "lightweight/low recoil ammo"...target practice, defense, hunting, plinking, or what? Good luck and do your research.

[Glock4Life]

If you want to go with factory ammo, there is a clear winner. Cor-Bon's Performance Match 160 gr FMJ. Exceptionally consistent with ultra low recoil for a factory .40 round. The recoil will be like nothing you will purchase at most over the counter outfitters but it's pricey at about $16 a box. I would liken the recoil to 9mm in terms of my perception.

This may not be practical or desired by you, but a reloader will open you up to a whole new world of possibilies that you may have never though possible concerning the .40 S&W round.

[gary newport]

Consider trying Federal American Eagle 165 grain ammo. Unlike most 165 grainers, this load pushes the light bullet at about the same speed as 180 grainers. It is the practice equivalent of Federal's "kinder, gentler" 165 grain Hydra-Shoks. It will be lots cheaper than the Cor-Bon stuff!

[gsbell]

+1 on the Federal American Eagle 165 grain

I've shot several thousand of these through my Glock 23. Watch Natchez for deals.

[Glock4Life]

Agree about the American Eagle 165. Excellent choice and it is lower recoiling than most factory stuff in my experience. Just wanted to let you know about the Corbon since you specifically stated competition ammo in your thread title. Even if you don't want to shoot it all the time, you really have to try it once. It's amazing stuff.

[Shotgunner]

Actually for competition use I am willing to pay a few extra bucks. I can practice with the other stuff, but on game day the slightly lower recoil will be worth it.

Again, thank you for all the replies. I'm going to order some Cor-bon tonight. I had never considered them before. I was always under the impression that all cor-bon was on the hot side.

[Glock4Life]

Originally posted by Shotgunner
Actually for competition use I am willing to pay a few extra bucks. I can practice with the other stuff, but on game day the slightly lower recoil will be worth it.

Again, thank you for all the replies. I'm going to order some Cor-bon tonight. I had never considered them before. I was always under the impression that all cor-bon was on the hot side.

Some of the Cor-Bon is hot but not this stuff. I predict you will absolutely fall in love with it as it shoots like a cream puff. Make SURE you're ordering the Performance Match 160 Gr. FMJ. To be specific, it's truncated round nose, full metal jacket. Let us know what you think after you get a chance to try it out:

http://www.corbon.com/users/corbon/catalog.html?VCS=6ed0e0f0a407d1178946d58c795bda1a&Iit=163&Ict=5

[J.P.]

I shot a match yesterday with a never fired box-stock G23.
ammo was 180gr Blazer (aluminum)
I was expecting the worst but it was really soft shooting.
I had a great match and shot more accurately than I ever had.