Thanks DB, there's some extremely good information in this! It seems a bit old perhaps but it's still valid.
I think the main points to remember from this are:
1) - get ammo that feeds reliably (not too hot or understrength) no +P.
2) - Be sure to fire 150 rounds or more through your pistol to break it in properly.
3) - Buy domestic ammo.
4) - Use hollowpoint for self defense, preferably Cor bon or HydraShock for most calibers.

He rags on the Tokarev pistol pretty badly calling it a 3rd class weapon. I have to strongly disagree. I've had a Tokarev in 9 mm for years and with some work it's actually a fine shooting weapong that feeds any ammo reliably. A little trick I figured out was to polish the barrel throat where the ammo feeds into the barrel. This helps to keep rounds from sticking as they load. Nothing too drastic ( no sandpaper!!), just some Flitz polish and a rag will do.
I also worked the action while in a vise using lapping compound. It cycles smooth as silk! I also put night sight paint on the sights which I plan on doing to my Ruger .380. I also put a hogue overgrip on it and I would shoot my Tokarev in competition I like it that much even if it is a tad heavy.
Dunno why he call the Ruger 10/22 a lever action rifle but I've probably put 10.000 rounds through several that I have owned. I discoverd that CCI STinger doesn't cycle well (too hot maybe?). I shot a squirell 5 times with Stingers once and he kept running. Not my preferred 22 ammo to say the least. Federal .22 seems to be about the best quality and price. Remington thunderbolt is pretty good as well. I've also tried subsonic and tracer rounds but the often fail and jam (in a 10/22), so avoid any exotic stuff for shooting in the Ruger.
Last bit of advice is to never over-oil your gun. Dirt and grit seem to stick to it very badly so after oiling your gun wipe it down thoroughly, especially the action.

EVERBODY WITH A GUN DOWNLOAD THIS!

Star and flag for you,!
Thanks Daddybare, Semper Fi

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Awesome Link!

Thanks, I read it and agree with most of the .pdf's write-ups.
Definitely helps out with picking out the best ammo.

Impressive Document.

Thanks for the posting, DB, will be a good, informative read.

Deffeintly will come in handy here very soon.

S&F!

Yup the only place I've heard people recommend Wolf is in AKs, but then they aren't awfully picky about what you feed them, my M4 is far more discriminating in its tastes in ammo. It is a shame the document is slightly outdated because I didn't see any mention of the Walther P99 in there, which is my main ccw weapon that travels with me pretty much everywhere.

I wish I still had the link but I remember a few months ago reading about a medical examiner who also did a lot of shooting and his take on the damage done by various ammo and he actually recommended Speer Gold-Dot over Federal Hydra-Shok because the Federal rounds would have trouble expanding if they had to penetrate through heavy clothing such as winter jackets.

I like my AR-7 22 caliber. Never use hollow points, use a copper topped round or your rifle will jam. Federal brand ammo is always weak. I use CCI stingers. There are more guns and ammo available in the US than ever before.

go to web site Stopping Power.com its run by Evan Marshall,lots of stuff to read ,also can see the 3 books, they are a bit dated but very interesting & educational to read.

need ammo, a handgun...come on down to Texas, where we have police and sherriff sponsored sidewalk sales with everyone from all walks attending...biggest crowd you'll ever seee for people watching. and everyone is carrying a gun of some kind through the aisles.! true story

Just to get my first post on the board, I personally have a glock 22, S&W M&P 9c, an AR-15 Bushmaster, a .303 British, and the ever faithful mossberg 500A. Thats everything I could possibly need for range and power purposes for survival guns, and ammo is real easy to come by for these weapons, except sometimes for the .303 Brit. But you sure cant beat a solid bolt action with a ten round mag. I have experience shooting a lot of firearms from the military, and personal time at the range. Anything of knowledge, reference, or honest opinions on firearms or ammunition are welcome at any time. My best advice at present, stock, horde, swap, and steal (not literally!!) all the ammo you can get your dirty little beaters on, cause we're on the verge of something big.

Originally posted by DaddyBare

BTW I just learned from cleaning my gun... the Wolf rounds for my 40 are really dirty!


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Got a Sig P239 in .40S&W - Love it! Wolf rounds... HATE 'em. Filthiest things I've run through it. Been warned about the Remingtons too! Visiting the range this weekend to cycle different ammo through it. We'll see what's good versus not so good. ANy suggestions?