Glock Deal Done!!!

[BruceV]

Ended up swapping for a Glock-22 with the textured grip panels. That thing really stays put in your hand. This afternoon it was at least 90 degrees when I took it out for test firing. These automatic pistols can really get hot quick. I had also forgotten how hard it could be to get the last few rounds in a large magazine. Makes you appreciate a good grip.

A friend brought me two boxes of Federal 180 gr. FMJ FN. These have proven very accurate in this pistol. Groups ran 3" at 15 yds. fired from a "Weaver" stance (I think that is the correct name). Group was perfectly centered for windage and possible slightly low for elevation. But it has been years since I fired a automatic so it could simply be I need to become more familiar with the pistol. Interestingly enough, the empty brass ejected at 3 O'Clock landing in a nice little circle of not more than 2 ft. I only lost one casing out of 50 rds. fired.

I went to a local gunshop to check out the choices in ammunition. They wanted $47 for a 50 rd. box of Rem. 155 gr. HP. That was the only choice they had except FMJ ammunition. I have no idea if it is best to buy the 180gr. or 155 gr. load. I would appreciate informed suggestions as to what would be a good choice of ammo for protection. Now what would be a good choice for ammunition?

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[ScottR]

Ammo being expensive and some times scarce, you do not want to waste money on trying, 135gr, 150gr, 155gr, 165gr JHP ammo. You are shooting 180gr FMJ and as you said your Glock likes them, so a 180gr JHP is in order.
Remember it is shot placement that counts when your life has been threatened. Lots of 180gr to choose from, a few are Gold Dot, Hydra-shok and SXT. Good luck.

[Faulkner]

I've carried a Glock 23 as a duty weapon for nearly 10 years. Our department issues G23's and G22's, I happen to prefer the smaller 23, but both have provided exemplary service in our department.

As a range instructor, we've done a lot of experimenting with ammo and we have settled on 180 grain bullets in .40 S&W. The smaller/faster concept has some good grounds, but with the number of rounds we put down range we can tell the 180's help with higher range scores for some reason. Though all performed just fine in the Glocks, I personally prefer the 180's as well.

Our primary duty ammo is Remington Golden Saber, but I also like the performance of Federal Hydra Shok and Winchester Ranger SXT. We also tried out that new Hornady plastic tipped hollow point and I was very impressed with everything but the price, it is expensive.

[Troy (WA)]

I second what Faulkner has to say on the 40 S&W 180 gr bullets out of the Glock 22 and 23. I too am a range instructor and we settled on the Speer gold dot in 180 gr for our duty ammo. Mostly due to the tendency of the bullet to hold together when penetrating hard surfaces such as metal and glass. It also still has good expansion without the fear of over penetration in an urban environment such as housing materials like drywall and siding.