[chuck11976]

Hey guys. I just bought a G29 for my wife because I've been reloading for my G20 for a while now and my wife shoots the G20 pretty well but is too big for her. So I'd like your suggestions for a nice mellow but effective self defense load for her to carry in her G29. I have Hornady XTP 180 grainers, Starline brass, WSF, WST, POWER PISTOL, LONGSHOT, and 800x powders on hand.

[4949shooter]

She might like the Hornady 155 grain XTP. It isn't loaded hot and she might find it controllable.

Edit: I didn't realize I was in the reloading forum. If you get some 155 grainers and load them to around 1270 it should be a nice power level for her to shoot.

[Taterhead]

I just tested some 180 grainers today with WSF. That was a very mellow load. I am going to post the data in the Winchester sticky in just a minute. If going lukewarm, WSF is showing itself to be a great choice.

[ryangt]

XTP's like to be loaded pretty hot for reliable expansion. Great hunting rounds but I wouldn't carry them. I personally love the GD. They hold up extremely well in high velocity. But can also be loaded down to .40 levels.

[gofastman]

So I'd like your suggestions for a nice mellow but effective self defense load for her to carry in her G29. I have Hornady XTP 180 grainers

XTP's like to be loaded pretty hot for reliable expansion.

true, XTP's like speed, especially when encountering barriers like clothing.

for mellow loads, WSF is really great!

Accurate #7 and #9 are both lower flash than any of the powders you currently have, maybe pick up a pound of them

I think you may want to try some 155gr XTP's with Accurate #7

[Taterhead]

Originally Posted by gofastman

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I think you may want to try some 155gr XTP's with Accurate #7

I couldn't at all disagree with that plan. A 155 gr XTP at 1250 - 1300 fps from a G29 would be a nifty low-flash round.