Gear Review: Top concealed carry 9mm ammunition for self-defense

By Jacki Billings

What ammunition goes into a carry or self-defense gun matters just as much as what gun you’re carrying. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
A critical element to any self-defense or concealed carry set-up that is often overlooked is the ammunition fueling the firearm. A key component in winning a gun fight, choosing the right ammunition is vital to ensure survivability. Combing through the copious amount of ammunition available to 9mm pistol shooters can be overwhelming which is why Guns.com has pulled together our top picks for the best self-defense ammunition in the 9mm caliber. We examined factors such as penetration, expansion and velocity courtesy of Lucky Gunner and Tnoutdoors9 to evaluate each brand’s efficiency. In no particular order, here is our round-up of the best self-defense ammo for 9mm pistols.
1. Federal Hydra-Shok

Federal kicks off our list with two of its most notable self-defense ammunition series – the Hydra-Shok and HST. The Hydra-Shok has stood the test of time, earning respect and loyalty from gun owners who have carried it in their self-defense guns for years. The Hydra-Shok boasts a center-post hollow point design for both consistent performance and penetration. Offering 124-grains, the Hydra-Shok load has a muzzle velocity of 1,120 feet-per-second with 19.4-inches

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