Spring has sprung. Get out and shoot your Henry
Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
- fortyshooter
- Ranch Foreman
- Posts: 6307
- Joined: Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:37 am
- Location: Va.
Re: Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
A bullet makes a hole tearing up stuff and causes a leak. No difference if it came off a shelf or my loader. Most cases the reloaders load can be less than the max commercial ammo.
0 x
-
- Cowhand
- Posts: 186
- Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:52 pm
Re: Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
Yes, I have been told to carry ammo named "defensive" vs "duty" or "critical" when it comes to store bought ammo. Those words are the difference.
0 x
-
- Cowhand
- Posts: 186
- Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:52 pm
Re: Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
Yes and no, but the loads do matter. Birdshot, birdshot then slug? I've always thought leaving a 12ga loaded for self defense is close, close away. That last slug shot could be the difference from self defense defending yourself in a capitol charge.GunnyGene wrote: ↑Tue Nov 01, 2022 2:08 pmIf that's the case, then better not load your 12 gauge with anything bigger than #7 1/2 birdshot.Luv the lever wrote: ↑Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:40 amI was just searching for data online about self defense rounds and reloading them.
The most important info found was NEVER carry hand loads for self defense because prosecutors will use that as an intent to kill.
Best to carry "defensive" not 'critical duty" or any other duty related.
0 x
Re: Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
Just out of curiosity, what State do you call home?Luv the lever wrote: ↑Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:07 pmYes and no, but the loads do matter. Birdshot, birdshot then slug? I've always thought leaving a 12ga loaded for self defense is close, close away. That last slug shot could be the difference from self defense defending yourself in a capitol charge.GunnyGene wrote: ↑Tue Nov 01, 2022 2:08 pmIf that's the case, then better not load your 12 gauge with anything bigger than #7 1/2 birdshot.Luv the lever wrote: ↑Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:40 amI was just searching for data online about self defense rounds and reloading them.
The most important info found was NEVER carry hand loads for self defense because prosecutors will use that as an intent to kill.
Best to carry "defensive" not 'critical duty" or any other duty related.
0 x
Bellum Omnium Contra Omnes is rapidly becoming a reality (11/2023). Para Bellum.
Re: Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
It is a shame that we have to concern ourselves with excessive force, when someone is trying to cause us harm. I wonder how those who are concerned about the one during the harm would think, if the harm is being done to them or their love ones.
Last edited by GFK on Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2 x
Actions speak louder than words (Matthew 7:16-20).
Re: Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
Wrong side of the Cascade Mountains. Too d@m close to Portland.
0 x
UPDATES: OR passes 114, "one of strictest gun control measures in U.S." https://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic. ... 34#p213234
Re: Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
I was asking Luv the Lever, but ok.
0 x
Bellum Omnium Contra Omnes is rapidly becoming a reality (11/2023). Para Bellum.
-
- Cowhand
- Posts: 186
- Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:52 pm
Re: Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
Thanks. That explains a lot.
1 x
Bellum Omnium Contra Omnes is rapidly becoming a reality (11/2023). Para Bellum.
-
- Cattle Driver
- Posts: 883
- Joined: Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:48 pm
- Location: Spokane WA
Re: Self Defense Ammo for Handguns
Part of your choice should be what feeds 100% reliably in that particular gun. It could mean “wasting” a couple of mags worth of expensive ammo. I only carry factory loaded ammo. Hornady Critical Defense in the semis, because they feed so very well, Underwood xTreme Defense in my SP101. I can tell a lawyer I was trying to get the very best “defensive” ammo possible. How could they spin that as anything but prudent?
John Davies
Spokane WA
John Davies
Spokane WA
2 x