Self defense round recommendations?

[Trogdor]

My .45 that I ordered just came in at Bill's. Currently, my nightstand gun has Federal Hydra-shocks. I've done some reading about how these have a tendency to clog at close range. At home I don't feel like this is would be a problem since I'd be shooting down a 12 foot long hallway to my bedroom.

However, with a carry gun I think this might be something I should consider. So gun nuts, what are your thoughts on defense rounds?

[1999Gst]

hollow point, you don't want the bullets going through the target and hitting bye standers.

[Trogdor]

Right, I would never use FMJ for self defense rounds, lol. But different JHP's are more/less likely to clog/over penetrate.

[blackawdtsi]

I used Winchestet PDX1 in all of my carry guns when I carried.

[goodhart]

12ga buckshot

[Trogdor]

Somehow I doubt I could get away with carrying that in my pants, Goodhart. I am Asian after all - people would know it's obviously not my junk.

[1G_DSM]

I like the Federal HST rounds. They open consistantly in different calibers and through different mediums. You can look on YouTube at ammunition reviews and judge for yourself.

[tpunx99GSX]

hollow point, you don't want the bullets going through the target and hitting bye standers.

But what if the intruder is holding your wife as a shield, how are you supposed to kill the intruder unless you have a round that goes through the wife.
LOL

[Trogdor]

But what if the "intruder" is holding your wife as a shield, how are you supposed to kill the intruder unless you have a round that goes through the wife.
LOL
Why would I want to hurt someone doing me a favor?:guns:

[goodhart]

Judge, .410 buckshot?