I know some dislike this weight, but here's my reasons for prefering it.
1) Same sectional density as the 230gr .45 loads.
2) Less felt recoil than the hot .40 loads (to me anyway), feels more like the push of a std. pressure 230gr .45.
3) Performs well out of shorter bbl's, ie: my Glock 23. In all tests I've seen, these loads perform very well in terms of penetration/expansion, often out-performing the lighter/faster loads. Even loads like the 180gr Gold Dot perform well in this weight after barriers like cloth. The lighter GD's driven to higher velocities don't seem to expand as well after encountering this barrier.
4) Less muzzle blast/noise compared to hot loads.
5) All the "experts" seem to agree these loads are effective, so I don't really have to take sides in the caliber debates. M&S had the 180gr HS rated at 90% OSS, Fackler favors these loads in this caliber, & even the Border Patrol which seems to favor velocity & energy ranked the 180gr loads 2nd to the 155gr load they chose.
Opinions & feedback appreciated!
Best, long shot!
1) Same sectional density as the 230gr .45 loads.
2) Less felt recoil than the hot .40 loads (to me anyway), feels more like the push of a std. pressure 230gr .45.
3) Performs well out of shorter bbl's, ie: my Glock 23. In all tests I've seen, these loads perform very well in terms of penetration/expansion, often out-performing the lighter/faster loads. Even loads like the 180gr Gold Dot perform well in this weight after barriers like cloth. The lighter GD's driven to higher velocities don't seem to expand as well after encountering this barrier.
4) Less muzzle blast/noise compared to hot loads.
5) All the "experts" seem to agree these loads are effective, so I don't really have to take sides in the caliber debates. M&S had the 180gr HS rated at 90% OSS, Fackler favors these loads in this caliber, & even the Border Patrol which seems to favor velocity & energy ranked the 180gr loads 2nd to the 155gr load they chose.
Opinions & feedback appreciated!
Best, long shot!