Hand loads for CCW

[SigShooter]

I don't want to use reloads for SD myself, but if you're justified in taking the shot, it shouldn't matter what ammo you're using, whether it's handloaded or not.

Although I don't reload at this time, I've often thought it would make sense to make up some ammo with similar characteristics of my SD ammo. That way, I could train with ammo like my carry ammo without the extreme cost.

I know of only two manufacturers that have decided to produce a practice ammo with similar firing characteristics to their SD ammo. Speer Gold for SD and Speer Lawman for training, and winchester produces SXZ training and a similarly titled personal defense variation that eludes me at this time, but you can find it at Bass Pro Shop. (I can't find it on Winchester's website, maybe they stopped production.)

While I wouldn't use handloads for SD, I wouln't object to using them as practice loads to save some cost.

[Big Frank]

I'll never use handloads, mine or anyone elses, for SD. I still have some Black Talons left from the 90s that I won't use for SD either. Can you imagine what kind of person they would you out to be if you used "cop-killer" bullets that the manufacturer took off the market?