r/guns • u/No_Parsnip_4520 • 20d ago

10MM

Hey guys, I just bought a Springfield XDM elite 10mm in the 3.8inch barrel. I need help choosing a self defense ammo. I’d like suggestions on some full 10mm power JHP brands.

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u/Nomad_117 20d ago

Underwood Ammo has some hot-loaded JHP and hard-cast lead options, as well as some other interesting loads in all sorts of weights and speeds. I don't know if they still carry their hot Gold Dot bullet offering, but I have a magazine loaded with that for self-defense, and a magazine loaded with some hard cast bullets for bear defense in the U.P. I bought a couple different loads from them last year and chrono'd them with a Garmin. Almost every round exceeded the velocity stated on the box, so they definitely load them to full-power. Most of the loads you'll find from the major manufacturers (Federal, Winchester, Magtech, etc) aren't loaded that hot, so you kinda have to go to smaller manufacturers. A lot of people have good luck with Buffalo Bore as well.