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Most of you know I carry a SR1911 LW .45 cal. commander however I did end up buying a SR1911 9mm. I have viewed a lot of gel tests on You Tube and they concluded that the Hornady Critical Defense or XTP is one of the better rounds you can buy. I also have a box of Black Talons, 9mm, 124grn and I did some research on it. Although they quit making them in 1993, I have fired a box of them to see how they recoiled comparably to the Critical Defense and the XTP. Both are about the same. The Black Talon took a bad hit from the media as they were called "cop killers" and they in no way penetrate armor that cops wear. However the wound cavity they present is much more formidable than the other 2 rounds I mentioned. The "flower" much more extensive and the outer covering is razor sharp. In my 9mm I carry the XTP if the Critical Defense is not available and I have a spare 9mm mag pouch that is full of Black Talons. To all your 9mm carriers, which round and what size do you feel the most comfortable with? 115grn., 124grn, or the 147grn.? I carry only hollow points regardless of the caliber I carry. As far as fps, the Talon is up there with the Hornady's so I don't see that as a problem. What is your opinion
and please explain why.
Tommy
and please explain why.
Tommy