RJT> RJT> Can any of you guys fill me in on what the tradeoffs are with these
RJT> RJT> choices?

RJT> TS> You might check ballistics tables and compare projectile energys.

RJT>Where would such tables be found?

Most ammo manufacturers produced ballistic tables -- you can usually
find them at gunshops, lying around as fliers.

You can also get computer programs, like Ballistic Explorer, which have
libraries of data on commercially available ammo.

Be warned, however, that kenetic energy is not the end-all, be-all of
stopping power.

RJT> TS> Lighter rounds generally are faster, but most people prefer
RJT> TS> heavier, as they keep their energy further downrange.

RJT>Considering the "up close and personal" nature of using a
defensive round,
RJT>don't think that's going to make a whole lot of difference.

There are other factors to consider.  Sometimes light, fast bullets will
simply disintegrate on impact, causing gory but not immediately
incapacitating wounds.  Sometimes they will not penetrate deeply enough
-- there is a case of a guy in New York who was shot in the back by a
9mm submachine gun as he lay prone on the floor.  All of the bullets
entered at an angle, and none of them penetrated through the big
"pullup" muscles.

A heavier bullet may penetrate much deeper, and hang together better.
On the other hand, it may not expand very much, if any.

RJT> TS> Just off the top, I'd say the 147 gr JHP would be a good beginning,
RJT> TS> as they're available almost everywhere.

RJT>When I first got this gun a number of years ago,  that was the only bullet
RJT>there in hollowpoints.  As I recall,  I tried both Speer Gold Dot (?) and
RJT>Remington Golden Sabre.  The gun seemed to like them both.  I'm looking for
RJT>to seeing how it likes these Hydra-Shocks...

I think the consensus is the 147 JHP is a bit too much for the 9mmX19.
IF I were forced to carry a 9mm, I'd go with the ammo you just listed.
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