For my Sig-Sauer P228 I use Federal's hydra shok's; can't
recall if they are 115 grain's, or 124's? Never mind, they
are the infamous "Secret Service Load's".
In 9mm I prefer Corbon in 115 grains +p.
I like velocity in 9mm, which is why I go under the "standard" weight for 9mm (originally in 125 grains, I think). For .45 ACP I like 230 grains.
Ammunition that meets the IWBA Handgun Ammunition Specification (12.5" - 14" of penetration in bare gelatin, 13"-16" of penetration in denim covered gelatin) when fired from your gun.
I USE CORBON 9 MM + P 90 GR JHP FOR MY KAHR P9
40 S & W 150 GR JHP FOR MY WALTHER P99
38 SPEC + P 125 GR JHP
AND FOR MY BACK UP 25 AUTO 950BS WINCHESTER SUPER X 45 GR EXPANDING POINT.
I'M GOING TO TRY SPEER GOLD DOT OUT SOON I HAVE BEEN READING GOOD THINGS ABOUT SPEER GOLD DOT AMMO.
I recommend 124gr+p Gold Dots, or the 124Gr+P or 115Gr+P Golden Saber. I have also heared some good things about Federals New Expanding Full Metal Jacket . Here is a Web Site giving some information on them. They Look very effective to me.
just FYI, this is what lot of european swat-like units use: http://www.lapua.com/law/law.htm
(The JHP's are not allowed in most if not all EU countries, but i do not feel it as disatvandage anyway)