GAP carry ammo

[wlst101]

What GAP carry ammo do you use and why? The lighter bullets naturally have more velocity/energy than heavyier ones but which is better? All opinions appreciated. Thanks!

[DannyR]

It's a matter of personal choice. The lighter bullets may jave a better chance of expanding. The 200-gr selections mat be the best compromise. The 200-gr Cor-Bon is especially nice, traveling at 950 fps.

[GraveroberA1]

When we are at home (no CCW's...yet!) I have Speer Gold Dot 185gr in them. When we practice we get what we can, normally 185 or 200gr. Not too many places that carry GAP here. :(

[WIG19]

Originally posted by DannyR
It's a matter of personal choice.
+1 ^c I tried several of the ones Clem chrono'd awhile back. There are so many quality bullets nowadays and several of them are so good, and all fed flawlessly, that it simply came down to the gun telling me what it liked - which ones group best & closest to POA=POI. It likes either 200gr Gold Dots or 230gr Ranger-T's. I confidently use either one.
:)

[BigTex171]

230gr Ranger-T.

[PimpStick]

IN: Federal Hydra-Shock 185 gr.

OUT: Winchester Silvertip 185 Gr. (Now Range Ammo)

WAITING ON: Double Tap's offerings with the 200 gr. Gold Dot.

[jcmios]

Reloads, 200grs Gold Dot at 1066 fps, very accurate no signs of high pressure.

Jim

[wlst101]

What load is that sir?

[jcmios]

wlst101 the load I am using for carry is as follows, I am loading 8.3grs of AA#5 with a 200grs Gold Dot, Fed primer OAL of 1.067" that gives me 1066fps with an SD of 9.5. It can be loaded a bit hotter as I see no signs of pressure but for a carry load I prefer not to push it. These were shot from a G-37 stock barrel.

[wlst101]

Are you no longer using AA#5 to load?

[jcmios]

wlst101 my (big) mistake I ment AA#5, I have corrected the post as those with #7 would be way too hot. Thanks for your keen eye.

Jim

[mike_1]

200gr Gold Dots for me.
Mike

[Pred8tory]

I carry Corbon DPX in my 37. I've shot most of the available loads and found the DPX and Silvertip the most pleasant to shoot. The DPX is a very effective, albeit expensive, round.

[G37 Commando]

230gr Winchester Ranger

[long shot]

Pred8tory ... have you shot the 230gr. Ranger T? If so, what did ya' think of them in terms of recoil?

[FP2000H]

I practice with Winchester 230 grain FMJ but purchased GoldDot HP 200 grain which are apparently supposed to correspond to the Lawman 200 grain FMJ. I really like the feel of the Winchester in the FMJ though. I haven't shot any of their HP ammunition.

[wlst101]

Originally posted by FP2000H
I practice with Winchester 230 grain FMJ but purchased GoldDot HP 200 grain which are apparently supposed to correspond to the Lawman 200 grain FMJ. I really like the feel of the Winchester in the FMJ though. I haven't shot any of their HP ammunition.

Try some Speer Lawman 200 and see how it compares to Win 230...I think its snappier almost like a +p...just my thoughts

[FP2000H]

Originally posted by wlst101
Try some Speer Lawman 200 and see how it compares to Win 230...I think its snappier almost like a +p...just my thoughts

See, that's what I've heard - that the Lawman is snappy and the Winchesters have more of a "push" to them and I have shot the GDHP and those asessments seem fairly accurate. I think I rather prefer the feel of the Winchesters...

[DaveGill]

I've chronographed the 185 gr Silver Tip and the Hydrashock and found the Hydrashock to have a higher velocity (in excess of 1,000 fps) out of my G37. Recoil is minimal and reliability is flawless with both loads so I'm carrying the Hydrashock.

[BigTex171]

Originally posted by FP2000H
See, that's what I've heard - that the Lawman is snappy and the Winchesters have more of a "push" to them and I have shot the GDHP and those asessments seem fairly accurate. I think I rather prefer the feel of the Winchesters...

That has been my experience, as well. The 200gr Lawmans seem much more snappy than the 230gr WWB. Almost like shooting a .40. I don't mind it much, and it's a neat change of pace from time to time, but I just thought it was odd at first.

[DaveGill]

WW 230 gr FMJ...844 fps
Speer 200 gr Lawman...1007 fps
WW Silvertip 185 gr...955 fps
Federal Hydra-Shock 185 gr...1076 fps


The Speer 200 gr. Lawman may be snappy, but it has some power too.

[wlst101]

Originally posted by DaveGill
WW 230 gr FMJ...844 fps
Speer 200 gr Lawman...1007 fps
WW Silvertip 185 gr...955 fps
Federal Hydra-Shock 185 gr...1076 fps


The Speer 200 gr. Lawman may be snappy, but it has some power too.


Are these your chrono numbers and if so what model GAP?

[DaveGill]

"Are these your chrono numbers and if so what model GAP?"

Yes. GLOCK 37. Pact MK IV Chronograph.

DG

[wlst101]

Thanks DG

[Gulfcop]

The other day at the range I burned up my carry ammo which was the 185grn gold dot. That round has quite alot of recoil to them. That is my preception any way and my accuracy suffered as a result. How much recoil does the winchester hollowpoint put out? Also recoil wise how does the silvertip compare to the Gold dot and Ranger loads. I am hoping to find a somewhat low recoil load that will be accurate and reliable as still be acceptable for Police use.

[DaveGill]

If you are carrying for self-defense, why not practice with more powerful loads until it doesn't effect your accuracy? Recoil is the other side of power and you are going to want that power if you ever have to use your pistol to end an attack.

DG

[wlst101]

My thoughts exactly DG. I reload to replicate the 200gr Gold Dots so I can become accurate just in case I have to.

[ForGreatJustice]

At $22.00 per 50 round box, the Winchester Ranger T's are a pretty good deal. That's how much one of the Glock People* has them at the local gun show. I actually prefer a lighter bullet, but the price was right. The high-velocity rounds may be snappy, but shoot much flatter at distance. I have some 185gr FMJ in one of the spare mags in case I need to reach out. And the best part is, it'll still make a nice, big .45 hole when it gets there.

[G-39]

200gr Gold Dots.

[Jim Ewing]

200gr Gold Dot's. :)

[jcmios]

230 Gold Dots
I am working up some loads for these with AA#5 powder and Fed SPP. I will post the results once I chronograph the loads. But with it being 7 degrees out I will have to wait for a warmer day.

Jim

[mike_1]

I just ordered some Winchester 230gr Ranger T ammo. I will run some through my G37 and see how they work. If all goes well I may be making a change in my carry ammo.
Mike

[KWBSales]

200gr Gold Dots for my SD rounds (Glock 37).

[rpelfrey]

I carry 200gr Speer Gold Dots in my G38 and G39.

[gbeau]

G39
Speer GoldDot 200 gr. GDHP

[jcmios]

Just bought 3 boxes of Winchester Ranger LE ammo with a 230grs SXT bullet. Functions 100% and POA is right on with POI. Have not chronographed it yet but I am sure it is in the 950 range.

Jim