Quick Question - The Firearms Forum

bigwilly11189 · 10-26-2004, 06:47 PM

Hi,
I just got purchased my first handgun, a XD40 4" Service Model and I love it, and I love it too much so I need to buy ammo cheap

. What ammo does everyone recommend for target shooting and does anyone have any tips for a beginner to handgun shooting. I have been shooting shotguns and rifles for a long time, but this is my first pistol, any info would be appreciated. Oh and I only had One Failure to Feed from one round, and I kept trying it, and it was definitely the shell itself that was the problem and not the gun, it was PMC brand ammo, some cheap stuff. Thanks.

Willy

Remington597 · 10-26-2004, 08:14 PM

Winchester should work just fine.

bigwilly11189 · 10-26-2004, 10:24 PM

What kind of Winchester do you recommend, don't they have different sub brands??? What grain is a good grain for target? And I guess it doesnt make a difference between FMJ or HP? Thanks. How do you feel about Wolf ammo or PMC ammo?

Remington597 · 10-27-2004, 06:11 AM

My personal choices are: Both subcategories are available for 9mm and .40SW. My personal preference is the 9mm.

Target practice:

Home/personal protection:

Wolf ammo is great for the 7.62x39 SKS and AK families, but I have found that it jams alot for pistol ammo.
PMC is ok, but not as good as Winchester.
Let us know your personal results.

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punchie · 10-27-2004, 03:18 PM

I will second the Speer Gold Dots for personal/home protection, accurate and reliable. Only problem I have ever had with PMC is hard primers another 'off brand' you might try is MagTech. I personally would not shoot Wolf out of an enemies gun.

Neil · 10-27-2004, 10:36 PM

3rd the gold Dots. have them in my .45 and .38 spl.

Oh...I can't see your pictures.

bigwilly11189 · 10-28-2004, 10:20 PM

So what would be the cheapest but best performing/most consistent ammo I should buy? Also, anyone know a great online place to buy cheap ammo...how is Cheaperthandirt.com??? Thanks.

Willy

Glocker · 10-30-2004, 05:00 AM

CTD is good.

www.natchezss.com often has good deals on ammo as well.

stash247 · 10-31-2004, 01:14 PM

If you shoot a pistol, you NEED to reload. 9mm can be assembled for a bit less than a nickle a round, excluding brass, or, about $2.50 / 50.
Look at the Dillon website, if you need ideas on how to spend your money.
The winchester white box is darned good ammo, but pricey, compared to reloading.
Hope this helps...Terry

Remington597 · 10-31-2004, 06:50 PM

I would not recommend using reloaded ammo in your Springfield. It will obliterate the warranty and you are asking for trouble if you do.
I purchase the Winchester for $14 or less at Walmart for 100 rounds. thats .14 cents a round. Well worth the peace of mind. Most firearms manufactures clearly state that substandard rounds will nullify the warranty., this is especially the case with a premium pistol like the XD40. IMHO.

10-26-2004, 06:47 PM	#1
bigwilly11189 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22	Quick Question Hi, I just got purchased my first handgun, a XD40 4" Service Model and I love it, and I love it too much so I need to buy ammo cheap . What ammo does everyone recommend for target shooting and does anyone have any tips for a beginner to handgun shooting. I have been shooting shotguns and rifles for a long time, but this is my first pistol, any info would be appreciated. Oh and I only had One Failure to Feed from one round, and I kept trying it, and it was definitely the shell itself that was the problem and not the gun, it was PMC brand ammo, some cheap stuff. Thanks. Willy __________________ -->

10-26-2004, 08:14 PM	#2
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Quick Question Winchester should work just fine.

10-26-2004, 10:24 PM	#3
bigwilly11189 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22	Re: Quick Question What kind of Winchester do you recommend, don't they have different sub brands??? What grain is a good grain for target? And I guess it doesnt make a difference between FMJ or HP? Thanks. How do you feel about Wolf ammo or PMC ammo? __________________

10-27-2004, 06:11 AM	#4
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Quick Question My personal choices are: Both subcategories are available for 9mm and .40SW. My personal preference is the 9mm. Target practice: Home/personal protection: Wolf ammo is great for the 7.62x39 SKS and AK families, but I have found that it jams alot for pistol ammo. PMC is ok, but not as good as Winchester. Let us know your personal results. . . Last edited by Remington597; 10-27-2004 at 06:15 AM..

10-27-2004, 03:18 PM	#5
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Quick Question I will second the Speer Gold Dots for personal/home protection, accurate and reliable. Only problem I have ever had with PMC is hard primers another 'off brand' you might try is MagTech. I personally would not shoot Wolf out of an enemies gun. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

10-27-2004, 10:36 PM	#6
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stanwood washington Posts: 678	Re: Quick Question 3rd the gold Dots. have them in my .45 and .38 spl. Oh...I can't see your pictures. __________________ God Bless America, This Great Land we call HOME. Last edited by Neil; 10-27-2004 at 10:39 PM..

10-28-2004, 10:20 PM	#7
bigwilly11189 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22	Re: Quick Question So what would be the cheapest but best performing/most consistent ammo I should buy? Also, anyone know a great online place to buy cheap ammo...how is Cheaperthandirt.com??? Thanks. Willy __________________

10-30-2004, 05:00 AM	#8
Glocker V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 136	Re: Quick Question CTD is good. www.natchezss.com often has good deals on ammo as well.

10-31-2004, 01:14 PM	#9
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: Quick Question If you shoot a pistol, you NEED to reload. 9mm can be assembled for a bit less than a nickle a round, excluding brass, or, about $2.50 / 50. Look at the Dillon website, if you need ideas on how to spend your money. The winchester white box is darned good ammo, but pricey, compared to reloading. Hope this helps...Terry __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry

10-31-2004, 06:50 PM	#10
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Quick Question I would not recommend using reloaded ammo in your Springfield. It will obliterate the warranty and you are asking for trouble if you do. I purchase the Winchester for $14 or less at Walmart for 100 rounds. thats .14 cents a round. Well worth the peace of mind. Most firearms manufactures clearly state that substandard rounds will nullify the warranty., this is especially the case with a premium pistol like the XD40. IMHO.