[Zino]

I just purchased a new XD 40 for my daughters birthday. It is compact and fits her hand just right. The 40 cal is a good round for her as the 45 was a bit much for her to handle.

Having said all of that, I own military weapons (civilian versions) and have always used the ammo that was designed to be used in the weapon. (IE .. my 1911 was designed for 230 grain FMJ). I cannot find what ammo this weapon was designed for ...

I look online to purchase and there is 135, 155, 165, and 180 grain to choose from ...

I would like to know what the weapon was designed for ... for optimum accuracy ??

 

[tazo2503]

Hey Zino, welcome to the site. I'm a .40 fan. My understanding is that developmental testing was done around the 180gr round. That's also my SD choice. At the range I mostly use WWB 165gr.

 

[threetango]

Welcome to the XDForum Zino.

Here's a decent defensive 40 cal rd.

http://www.hornady.com/store/40-S-and-W-165-gr-Critical-Defense/

 

[Zino]

thanks for the replies ...

 

[tazo2503]

That's me 3T...

 

[Pancho_Villa]

Welcome to the forum from deep south Texas. I use 180s in my .40 cals most of the time.

 

[RibEye]

welcome to the forum - can not go wrong with Fed - Hollow's but its personal preference - I was a .40 cal man for the longest time -

 

[tazo2503]

I was a .40 cal man for the longest time -

C'mon back home MeatMan. All's forgiven...

 

[lefty60]

I also prefer Hornady Critical Defense for my .40.