.45 230gr ball everyday CCW use thoughts

[isnake]

I'm not trying to start an ammo debate, I just have a question. I have a ccw and my carry is a Taurus PT145. I have 10 rds, I figured 230gr ball would not "Overpenetrate" but am reading a bit and seeing it is within the realm of possibility?
I'm thinking of using CCI Blazer 230gr HP's, they feed really well in the Taurus...but what doesn't?
All opinions welcome.

[OconeeDan]

The 45 ball ammo WILL overpenetrate, if that is what you are worried about. It just keeps on going, and keeps on going...
While some say it's effective, I would rather use hollowpoints. A good article in this month's "Shooting" magazine about hunting with handguns, the author states that the 45 ball ammo does minimal damage, and slips through tissue without creating a large wound channel. Not something desireable. I would go with hollowpoints, no matter what brand.
And hollowpoints, due to expansion and large flat nose, won't penetrate as much as ball ammo. But expect a 45 to go slap through anybody you happen to shoot with, it's not a wimp.

[Rew]

I would not suggest ball for defense. In a pinch or if you need the extra penetration (like in responding to a drive-by) then ball is the way to go. But for normal everyday carry I would suggest 225 or 230 grain hollowpoints. For the short time I did carry a "compact" .45 I learned using the lighter, faster bullet loads in that shot barrel were a waste of time and money. ;)