Recommended Ammo

Below is our picks for the best concealed carry Ammo. You can also view our article Best Concealed Carry Ammo to learn more!

Federal HST Ammo

  • Specially designed hollow point expands reliably through a variety of barriers
  • Expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desired penetration for personal defense situations without over penetrating
  • Superior performance in FBI test protocol used by law enforcement officials to assess and select duty ammunition
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Hornady Critical Defense Ammo

  • Optimized propellants burn quickly to reduce recoil and limit muzzle flash
  • Nickel-plated cartridge cases ease chamber checks in reduced light, and low-flash propellants preserve night vision.
  • Expands reliably while avoiding the clogging that can plague other hollow point bullets when passing through heavy clothing and other barriers.
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Speer Gold Dot Ammo

  • CCI primers for highly sensitive and reliable performance
  • Nickel-plated brass cases for smooth functioning and durability
  • Uni-Cor electrochemical process virtually eliminates core/jacket separation
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Sig Sauer Elite V-Crown Ammo

  • Stacked hollow point cavity, to deliver exceptional on-target energy with maximum weight retention and optimal expansion for ultimate stopping power.
  • Low flash propellant
  • Sig V-Crown mushroom creates a consistent V-shaped main cavity on top of a deep narrow trail
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Winchester PDX1 Defender Ammo

  • Expands up to 1.5x the original diameter resulting in maximum stopping power
  • Preprogrammed to expand into six uniform segments for consistent tactical performance
  • Welds jacket to lead resulting in improved penetration and retained weight
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