Thread: .44 Magnum/Special Self-Defense Ammo
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Old 10-14-2011, 12:05 PM
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Any recommendations on self-defense ammunition (2-legged) in the .44 Magnum/Special category? These are the three I am looking at:

Federal Hydra-Shok .44 Magnum JHP:
240 grain
1210 ft/s
780 ft-lbs

Speer Gold Dot .44 Magnum JHP:
200 grain
1075 ft/s
513 ft-lbs

Speer Gold Dot .44 Special JHP:
200 grain
875 ft/s
340 ft-lbs

I am leaning towards the Federal, but I would like to hear your thoughts.
I reload for the 44 Special and 44 Mag and my current self-defense favorite is the 200 grain Hornady @ 1130 fps in 44 Special cases. Of the choices above, I'd vote for the Gold Dot @ 1075 fps.
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