home defense ammo - The Firearms Forum

Slimslam · 10-26-2003, 05:09 PM

What should I keep at the homestead as "self defense ammo" for a .357 revolver? Thanks
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Xracer · 10-26-2003, 08:54 PM

Probably Federal Hydrashoks are as good as anything......but, be aware that a .357 is a highly penetrating round and may go thru walls and injure innocent parties.

You might be better off with a shotgun for home defense.

FN_Project90 · 10-26-2003, 11:31 PM

buck shot penetrates really well too...

Taurus_9mm · 08-21-2007, 06:10 PM

00 buck from a .12 gauge would be my first choice.

For my handguns though, I'm currently using Gold Dots. I am interested in getting some Buffalo Bore 125 gr. JHC though.

125 gr. JHC @ 1700 fps for 802 ft lbs

The test revolver was a Ruger GP-100 with the 6" barrel.

thunderstruck507 · 08-21-2007, 07:19 PM

i bought some double tap

125gr. goldot @1600 fps with ruger 4" gp100

DWARREN123 · 08-22-2007, 10:42 AM

For .357 mag I like 158gr or heavier. No hot loads, just plain old hollow points.

thunderstruck507 · 08-22-2007, 12:57 PM

i had read that the 125gr are more likely to transfer their energy within the target as opposed the 158s

is there any truth in this?

Ursus · 08-23-2007, 07:39 PM

What about Glasers or Mag-Safes? Are they still around?

mark8252 · 08-29-2007, 08:05 PM

38 hollow points is what i have in my 357 mag..
Better to not kill family and neighbors.....yet plent effective on the bad guy.

Pat Hurley · 08-29-2007, 08:28 PM

How about trying .357 ammo? Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

Try Corbon Powr'Ball in .357. It rocks!

10-26-2003, 05:09 PM	#1
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10-26-2003, 11:31 PM	#3
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08-21-2007, 06:10 PM	#4
Taurus_9mm V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 345	Re: home defense ammo 00 buck from a .12 gauge would be my first choice. For my handguns though, I'm currently using Gold Dots. I am interested in getting some Buffalo Bore 125 gr. JHC though. 125 gr. JHC @ 1700 fps for 802 ft lbs The test revolver was a Ruger GP-100 with the 6" barrel.

08-21-2007, 07:19 PM	#5
thunderstruck507 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 107	Re: home defense ammo i bought some double tap 125gr. goldot @1600 fps with ruger 4" gp100

08-22-2007, 10:42 AM	#6
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 764	Re: home defense ammo For .357 mag I like 158gr or heavier. No hot loads, just plain old hollow points. __________________ Have a nice day!

10-26-2003, 08:54 PM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Probably Federal Hydrashoks are as good as anything......but, be aware that a .357 is a highly penetrating round and may go thru walls and injure innocent parties. You might be better off with a shotgun for home defense.

08-22-2007, 12:57 PM	#7
thunderstruck507 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 107	Re: home defense ammo i had read that the 125gr are more likely to transfer their energy within the target as opposed the 158s is there any truth in this?

08-23-2007, 07:39 PM	#8
Ursus Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Salvador, Central America. Posts: 1,030	Re: home defense ammo What about Glasers or Mag-Safes? Are they still around? __________________ SI VIS PACEM, PARABELLUM.

08-29-2007, 08:05 PM	#9
mark8252 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Colorado Posts: 50	Re: home defense ammo 38 hollow points is what i have in my 357 mag.. Better to not kill family and neighbors.....yet plent effective on the bad guy.

08-29-2007, 08:28 PM	#10
Pat Hurley Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 987	Re: home defense ammo How about trying .357 ammo? Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Try Corbon Powr'Ball in .357. It rocks!