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10-01-2011, 09:35
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G36 defensive rounds
Any suggestions what seems to work best as a defensive round for the G36?
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10-01-2011, 09:40
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I like 185 grain Gold Dots.
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10-01-2011, 09:44
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I have been using Speer 230gr Gold Dot Short Barrel and IMHO this round will do the job. I also use Speer Short Barrel ammo in J frame and G 26. This round was designed for short barrels and has less muzzle flash. Check out the ballistics on this ammo.
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10-01-2011, 09:53
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Gold Dots are hard to beat. Just pick your weight and then wait.
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10-01-2011, 21:46
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Any JHP in 230 gr.
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10-01-2011, 22:30
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The reason I am asking is that I have heard that I should use 185gr. vs. 230gr because the 230's beet up the springs & gun more.
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10-02-2011, 00:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by istricky
The reason I am asking is that I have heard that I should use 185gr. vs. 230gr because the 230's beet up the springs & gun more.
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230 are no harder on the gun than 185s.
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04-02-2012, 21:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by istricky
The reason I am asking is that I have heard that I should use 185gr. vs. 230gr because the 230's beet up the springs & gun more.
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Unless you plan on using your defensive rounds a lot, which I hope you don't have to, the 230gr shouldn't matter.
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04-03-2012, 20:45
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230 gr. wwb work well in my Glock 36. Can't believe they would be too much for my Glock.
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04-04-2012, 07:19
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I've got about 1500 rounds through my G36 and 'most' of those are my own hand loads doing over 900fps, along with all kinds of factory stuff just to make sure everything out there worked in the gun.
The load I use "IF" I carry the gun is either the 230gr WW PDX1, or my own hand loads, a 230gr XTP at about 907fps.
Even with these type loads coming out of this little tube, I have never had one single issue 'of any kind' what so ever in the 1500 rds. Shoots like it ought to and very accurate, and all stock except for the 3.5# connector.
Good shooting !
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04-19-2012, 07:26
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230 Gr Black Talons
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10-01-2011, 23:55
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SPEER GD 230gr JHP
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10-02-2011, 00:50
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I use PDX1 or Ranger T.
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10-02-2011, 05:20
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My Glock 36 likes Ranger T 230 gr.
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10-02-2011, 05:36
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230 gr Ranger T, HST or Speer GD, all non +P. They all work great in mine with beautiful expansion.
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10-02-2011, 06:51
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I am not a balistics expert, so I guess my real question is...what beats up the G36 less, 230gr or 185gr? I have been told by my local GS that use 185gr. No problem with using either for accuracy or second shot, just putting this up to the knowledgable GT bloggers for some more info.
Thanks! 
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10-02-2011, 07:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by istricky
I am not a balistics expert, so I guess my real question is...what beats up the G36 less, 230gr or 185gr? I have been told by my local GS that use 185gr. No problem with using either for accuracy or second shot, just putting this up to the knowledgable GT bloggers for some more info.
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The reason that I usually use the 185 is to keep the velocity up in the short barrel. Neither round will beat up your gun at all! Okay? It is a purpose built 45 ACP that will not ever get beat up using 45 ACP. I have no idea why you believe that your 36 will not handle 45 ACP.
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10-02-2011, 08:55
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I use Hornady 185GR XTP. Feeds reliably and certainly should get the job done.
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10-02-2011, 09:38
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I run Corbon DPX in 185 and 160grs, depending on what I have the most of. Excellent performance. Total copper bullet. Excellent weight retention. Haven't had to use them in SD, but the testing is impressive. Yes, they are a bit spendy, but I am worth it!! LOL!!!!
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10-02-2011, 09:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deployment Solu
I run Corbon DPX in 185 and 160grs, depending on what I have the most of. Excellent performance. Total copper bullet. Excellent weight retention. Haven't had to use them in SD, but the testing is impressive. Yes, they are a bit spendy, but I am worth it!! LOL!!!!
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Agreed. The Barnes copper bullet that CorBon uses is excellent for both expansion and penetration. Second choice would be Gold Dots. I use 185gr exclusively in my 36 for the same reasons G26S239 mentioned above.
http://www.shopcorbon.com/DPX-Handgun/200/200/dept
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10-02-2011, 09:50
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I use Speer Gold Dot or Remington Golden Saber both in 230 gr.
Both rounds function flawlessly (as does anything else I run through my G-36) and both are used by many LEA's in Florida including the agency I retired from.
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04-02-2012, 18:54
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I am not a balistics expert, so I guess my real question is...what beats up the G36 less, 230gr or 185gr? I have been told by my local GS that use 185gr. No problem with using either for accuracy or second shot, just putting this up to the knowledgable GT bloggers for some more info.
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We must have heard this from the same GS in metro detroit. 
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04-02-2012, 19:23
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Federal Hydra-Shok gr 230 Old school ammo that works.
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04-02-2012, 19:26
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Federal Hydra-Shok gr 230 Old school ammo that works.
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thanks i was just looking at that yesterday at my lgs and almost picked up a box. i will give it a go this week when i take my g36 out for her first run.
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04-17-2012, 15:32
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Quote:
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Federal Hydra-Shok gr 230 Old school ammo that works.
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Used Hydro-Shok 230 for years and am very happy with them. And then there is the Price oooch. But the family is worth it.
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