While there are few bad choices in 45acp, the 165grHS is a bad choice. THe bullet is too light, vel is too low, just a poor choice all around. The Hornady CD isn't much better, but better. I also carry a compact 1911 & shy away from the +P loads, too much recoil for little gain in effectiveness. Good short bbl loads IMO; the Hornady 185gr or 200gr std. vel XTP, the Rem 185gRGS non +P & the 185gr WSTHP. Slowing the 185gr WSTHP down a bit actually imporves it's penetration as they over expand @ 5" bbl vel. The 185grGDHP would be another good choice IMO. THe 185gr/45 has an SD of 0.130, close to the 155gr/40 or 115gr/9mm, so not an unuseful bullet wt if the design is sound. The 185grXTP is a very good cup/core bullet.
Hydra-Shok 165gr jhp for .45acp
I recently bought a box of Federal hydra-shok 165 grain JHP's, I tend to prefer 230 grain jhp's but these were advertised as high energy/low recoil. After firing one 8 round clip I was very impressed, I could definaly notice the reduced recoil, making follow up shots easier, the bullets have a metal rod in the hollow point, which I believe helps expansion. I intend to use these for my conceal carry rounds. My question is, do you think the 165 grain is a powerful enough load, or should I stick with the 230 grain or 185gr rounds? I have a 1911 compact and tend to stay away from +p ammo, but I am looking for a quality round that has good stoping power. Hornady makes a 185 grain bullet that has a cap over the hollow point, those are also on my next "try-ouy" list. But I did like the low recoil on these hydra shoks, but I want to make sure I am loaded with the right ammo for personal protection. Any advise would be greatly appreciated, Thanks guys.
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