What you think, Federal 165 HS and American Eagle FMJ

[chowchow]

Im getting a Glock 23 soon and seller has ammo to go, he said they are American Eagle FMJs 165 gr for target practice and Premium 165 gr hydro shock for SD.
Seems like from my reading here most prefer the Remington GS , Gold Dot, Double Tap and Winchester brands. Not much Ive read about the Federal hydra shocks. Is this particular ammo too weak or whats your opinion? How about the American Eagle, are they ok, i heard they were involved before in the Glock kabooms ? Thanks
BTW the glock 23 im getting has the prefix KPA xxx Gen 3, anyone has the same serial no series ? This will be my first glock and in .40 cal, Im kind of excited .
What warranty on glocks , are they lifetime warranty on the frame and side only or everything like small parts? Are they warranty transferable too?

[Steve Koski]

Fed 165 HS ammo is downloaded "FBI Lite" ammo. It is not full power, rock & roll, all you can get ammo. That said, the FBI loves it and has a lot of confidence in it. I wouldn't feel terriby unarmed carrying it.

The American Eagle is good practice ammo.

Factory ammo hasn't kB'd a Glock in a long time (except where someone had a box from 1990). Don't worry about it any more.

I'm not sure what the Glock warranty is. I've never needed it.

Pick up your brass. You just may reload someday.

Koski

[GixxerSixxer]

Steve hit all the main points.

I'd recommend you take a look at the Speer Gold Dots for defensive use. The Gold Dots have the jacket bonded to the core which aids in weight retention.

Personally I go with the 165 grain Gold Dot bullet. I do this because it's what the LEO's around here carry. The 165 should also penetrate a little less than a 180 grain. I chose the 165 over the 155 because Salt Lake gets cold in the winter and I want to be able to get through clothing layers and then some; but I don't want to mess with changing carry ammo depending on the weather conditions and what people might be wearing.