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Hornady XTP Ammo in G29SF - 155, 180, or 200 Grain?

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I'm planning to order some Hornady XTP ammunition - the actual Hornady brand, not ammo from other companies that use their XTP bullets. I'm picking Hornady because it is readily avaiable to me at a reasonable price for premium hollow-point ammo. I will use it in my Glock 29SF.

My quandry is which of the three available bullet weights to select. I know the XTP is noted for deep penetration and reliable (though not huge) expansion. That's okay with me. I mostly use my 29SF in the woods where bears and mountain lions are a concern. I'm guessing that the 200 Gr bullets would be best if I had to shoot a black bear. I also sometimes carry it where defense against humans is the only real concern. For that, I'd guess the 155 or 180 Gr. bullets would be best. I don't plan to hunt with it.

Given the relatively short (3.5") barrel of the gun, would I be better off going with the 180 grain bullets to get adequate velocity - even in the woods? Or is the heavier bullet always better for bear defense? Will the XTPs penetrate enough for this, or should I go with a 200 Gr. FMJ? Also, is there any real downside to picking the 180 or even 200 Gr XTPs for defense against humans? The reports I've read seem to indicate similar expansion for all of them.

Finally, I know this is not really "hot" ammunition, but is it considered full-power for a 10mm? Is one of the three bullet weights loaded hotter?

Thanks

Doug
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Its about medium warm but very accurate. I think you'd be well served with the 180gr load if you're choosing between Hornady's loads only.
I have 155 grain XTPs for defensive ammo which is rated at 1250fps. I've seen this stuff chronographed higher than the factory rating. If I were traveling around in the woods I would use a bigger grain just in case

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I don't shoot their ammo but do reload the HP/XTP's and like the 200gr then 180gr for 10mm. I like big and fast bullets for 10mm. :supergrin:
Swampfox has some really Hot XTP rounds but will require good chamber support from an aftermarket barrel. I plan on trying them out sometime

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I have 155 grain XTPs for defensive ammo which is rated at 1250fps. I've seen this stuff chronographed higher than the factory rating. If I were traveling around in the woods I would use a bigger grain just in case

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Just a comparison, Swamp Fox's 200gr XTP are rated at 1325fps. I like Hornady's XTP bullet, but their ammo is weak-to-medium.

The "Original 10mm" loads by Norma (200gr) put out about 640 ft/lbs of energy.

The Swamp Fox loads (200gr) put out about 780 ft/lbs of energy.

Hornady's loads (200gr) put out about 490 ft/lbs of energy. (Blazer target ammo puts out that energy!)

DoubleTap's loads (200gr Nosler) "claims" to put out about 690 ft/lbs of energy.

I have been using Swamp Fox's "High Velocity" "Fully Supported Chamber Only" loads (all grains) in both my G20SF and my G29SF. Both guns use a KKM barrel. The G20SF has a 22# spring and the G29 has a 23# spring. Both perfom flawlessly and throw the brass about 10 feet behind me to the right. When I first started using these loads I carefully examined the brass after each shot for the first 5 or so. I have absolutely zero signs of bulging. Properly setup, this ammo flat-our rocks.
Swamp Fox will sell you standard "full power" 10mm loads that dont require a special abbrel. the ones that require an after market barrel are a bit more in power than the original Norma loads.

Hornady seems to be a consistant performer and true to its velocity claims, however it is just a mid power load at best.
Here is a link to Hornady's stats for the 155 grain. 551ft lbs of energy out of the muzzle.
Their rounds seem to chronograph a bit higher than advertised so I would think the energy would also meet or exceed Hornady's claims.

http://www.hornady.com/store/10mm-155-gr-HP-XTP/

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If you want to go with the factory Hornady, I'd choose 155gr for humans, and 200gr for the woods. All three bullets will expand identically, just the longer bullets will have more shank left over. The 200gr XTP, loaded to about 1150fps out of my G29 penetrated FIVE milk jugs, and stuck in the back of the fifth. Most good SD bullets do about 2-3 jugs. That's SERIOUS penetration. I would be concerned with taking out two people.

Here's the video (I sound so normal when I'm talking, then I hear my recorded voice, and I sound like such a *******, it kills me!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKhglJ6T-oM

And here's a video (more like a slideshow) of a 200gr XTP being shot into a wax tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygay_YBqB5A

I think I also have videos of the 180gr and 155gr XTPs (handloaded, hotter than the Hornady load) on my YouTube channel. You can go there to see some comparisons.
If you want to go with the factory Hornady, I'd choose 155gr for humans, and 200gr for the woods. All three bullets will expand identically, just the longer bullets will have more shank left over. The 200gr XTP, loaded to about 1150fps out of my G29 penetrated FIVE milk jugs, and stuck in the back of the fifth. Most good SD bullets do about 2-3 jugs. That's SERIOUS penetration. I would be concerned with taking out two people.

Here's the video (I sound so normal when I'm talking, then I hear my recorded voice, and I sound like such a *******, it kills me!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKhglJ6T-oM

And here's a video (more like a slideshow) of a 200gr XTP being shot into a wax tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygay_YBqB5A

I think I also have videos of the 180gr and 155gr XTPs (handloaded, hotter than the Hornady load) on my YouTube channel. You can go there to see some comparisons.
Good vids Bro, I was waiting actually to hear some input of your experience with this round


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