Yes, I've used the search feature on this already and curious on what you guys think.

 

What ammo do you guys recommend for a Glock 19 for SD?

 

Thanks!

I use Critical Duty.....

 

http://www.sgammo.com/product/hornady/50-rd-box-9mm-hornady-critical-duty-le-135-grain-standard-pressure-hollow-point-ammo

Winchester Ranger SXT 

Gold dots

Speer Gold Dot 124 gr. +P says a voice with more experience than me.

 

Read http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1556819 and many other posts in that forum on 9MM SD ammo.

I use Critical Duty.....

 

http://www.sgammo.com/product/hornady/50-rd-box-9mm-hornady-critical-duty-le-135-grain-standard-pressure-hollow-point-ammo

This..  have it in all 3 of my 9mm's in the house

Speer Gold Dot 124gr+P.

Thanks Guys. Plenty of options to digest. Anyone know what local LE carry? I've heard it can be a safe choice to use similar....

 

Also, can the critical duty be bought by non-leo? Just noticed the stamping on the box...

I have critical defense

I have Critical Duty, Critical Defense, and Guarddog

 

 

Yes it can be bought by anyone

Thanks Guys. Plenty of options to digest. Anyone know what local LE carry? I've heard it can be a safe choice to use similar....

 

Also, can the critical duty be bought by non-leo? Just noticed the stamping on the box...

NYPD uses Gold Dot 124gr+P. I don't think there is any LE Agency that uses Critical Duty. Anyone can buy any of the mentioned.

 

And just an FYI, it is no more or less safe to use legally because local LE uses it. Don't believe anything you hear in the gun shops.

Got it. Thanks guys!

Just curious, I was in a shop in PA that had certain ammo with signs on the shelf that it was for sale to LEO only. Anyone know what that's about?

Just curious, I was in a shop in PA that had certain ammo with signs on the shelf that it was for sale to LEO only. Anyone know what that's about?

Only thing I can imagine in being is a courtesy to local LEO to keep ammo available to them. There is no ammo that is less legal for you to use that LEO are able to use.

Winchester SXT is a favorite LE flavor

I also have Hornady Critical Duty in all mags, which was recommended by a LEO. 

Winchester SXT is a favorite LE flavor

 

I would like to buy the SXT's as I had these in .40 a few years ago but it's impossible to find now...  just saw an ad online for a box of 20 rounds for over $100

Ive been using the Critical Duty in my hand guns with no feeding issues and reviews/tests seem pretty good. Also I like that they are not hollow points  eliminating the chance of being jammed up in NJ for having them.

Ive been using the Critical Duty in my hand guns with no feeding issues and reviews/tests seem pretty good. Also I like that they are not hollow points  eliminating the chance of being jammed up in NJ for having them.

 

That's actually what the LEO told me. He said, since hallow points are illegal, get those. That's what he carries for SD/HD. Not horribly priced too considering you really don't plan on going to the range with them

I have critical defense in my HD guns. Soft point in the AR in the bedroom. 00 buck in the shotgun next to the AR.

Federal hst hp ammo in 9 & 45 for me. Great ballistics and never had a failure thru lots of rds.

Critical Duty here also SG Ammo at one time had a good deal on 45 duty it was 50 round boxes for 22 dollars a box bought some and it was marked LE only I guess that is what they usually sell to LE as it is usually hard to find SD ammo in 50 rd boxes most are 20 or 25 rd boxes 

That's actually what the LEO told me. He said, since hallow points are illegal, get those. That's what he carries for SD/HD. Not horribly priced too considering you really don't plan on going to the range with them

This is why you don't take legal advice from NJ cops about NJ gun laws.

Hollow points ARE NOT ILLEGAL in NJ.

 

Also, that critical defense/duty ammo is unproven, unlike gold dots. There is no LEO agency in the country (that I know of) that uses it.

I have a mix of federal hst and gold dots. Either one is good.

Hollow points ARE NOT ILLEGAL in NJ.

 

 

Provided you are keeping them in your home, or transporting from place of purchase to your home.

 

To the OPs question; Critical Duty.

Provided you are keeping them in your home, or transporting from place of purchase to your home.

Or to and from the range. They are however illegal to use in your carry gun in NJ. But I'm pretty sure most of us don't have to worry about that.

Or to and from the range. They are however illegal to use in your carry gun in NJ. But I'm pretty sure most of us don't have to worry about that.

I also thought to or from the range, but in looking for the statute, could not find it.

Use anything except reloads or armor piercing.

I also thought to or from the range, but in looking for the statute, could not find it.

The critical duty/defense rounds also fall under the same restrictions. Under NJ law they are also considered a hollow point or "expanding bullet". So, they are no more or less safe legally to own then the straight up, proven, hollow point ammo.

Use anything except reloads or armor piercing.

Good point. Almost forgot about that. Never use reloads for SD/HD. Always use factory loads.