What Is My Carry Ammo? Q & A

As promised, the first of my occasional woods talks in which I reply to selected questions and comments from YOU all.
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[@rebelscumspeedshop8677]

Hickok45 is Like our Internet gun Dad. He doesn't tell us what we want to hear ,he tells us what we need to hear. He also treats us with respect and like he's known us all our lives.

[@scottlanham3863]

This is 💯

[@MrSuperG]

45 is in the name

[@Zeevuhl]

@@MrSuperGno way

[@greenman4508]

As much as I like all the guntoobers, it’s nice not to have constant gay references, penetration jokes or the like. Junior high was ok but I’m too old for that crap now .

[@waynehendrix4806]

That's more than a mouthful. @@greenman4508

[@nguyenduynien6735]

I follow you when i was 16 now im 21, i live from việt nam, when i was a kid i love gun so so much but my country dont allow people use gun, so i watch your video alot. I wish you good health and happiness every day.

[@savage22bolt32]

I'm glad you're still having fun on your yt path. There are many folks out here in yt land that really appreciate what you do. Long after we are gone, a treasure trove of Hickok45 videos will carry on.

[@hickok45]

Thanks. Sadly, if we continue to produce young people who are obsessed with collectivism, these sorts of videos will be digitally erased from the Internet, for "the good of the whole." :-)

[@savage22bolt32]

@@hickok45 Kids, better start downloading now! "Always remember, if someone asks you to give up a little of your freedom for the greater good, that freedom is the greater good". (Buffalo Outdoors)

[@michaeldoe4805]

I keep recommending my friends 'to stock up on truth'. They look at me with glazed eyes and a blank expression... I have a feeling we will have a shortage of truth in the future, don't forget toilet paper too!! Truth cannot be destroyed, by definition of natural law, that is what makes something true. Everybody can choose not to believe in it, or it can be hidden and obfuscated even for centuries, but truth cannot be destroyed. Right now people willingly choose not to seek truth, but in the future their instinct and metabolism will require the truth, but it will be hidden and unavailable for them... So please study natural law and stock up on truth!

[@eb1684]

The young people have been produced by the entire education establishment. Dennis Prager is the only person I know of who is successfully fighting it. @@hickok45

[@SnD340]

@@savage22bolt32 I’m stupid. Does that mean to give up your freedom or no.

[@jamesbell8496]

I love this kind of video from you, Hickok45. The people appreciate all the knowledge and entertainment you've provided us. Cheers

[@dvdbiller]

All you are missing is a campfire. I enjoy your content and thank you.

[@mkshffr4936]

Campfire side chats.

[@hickok45]

Well, if I do any this winter, that campfire might become mandatory!

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

@@hickok45 The "Campfire Chat" sounds like a great video idea. A lotta folks would really enjoy that. 🏕️🔥

[@christopherquinn5899]

Being British my carry ammo is harsh language, which I can instantly deploy in various calibres ranging from "Do you mind?" to something unprintable.

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

"Old bwah was runnin dat mouf again. So we rolled up, hit em wit dat Tea and Crumpets dawg. Ssshiyyyyit... Nahm sayin?!?"

[@cbroz7492]

..or mebbe..."thou dammed blackguard!!!"...

[@philmcbride6572]

Good luck with bringing your big potty mouth to a knife fight😂. “Oy, Mate, that’s my spleen you’ve stabbed!”

[@adonikam1]

So sad your not free...

[@imidltd]

Yep, venom.

[@danwilkening888]

You sir truly are a treasure. We need more people like you everywhere.

[@leonardjanda6181]

❤my number one Channel I cherish the opportunity to watch it , Sir you and John have my respect 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@HillbillyNitroUSA]

Good old Gold•Dot 124grn +P and HST 147grn +P are my trusted carry loads. My preferred AR rifle ammo is 55grn m193 or IMI 77grn OTM mod 1.

[@TheDankCat127]

Hickok and the woods are so connected that it would probably feel wrong to see him in a public place like the grocery store.

[@SuperD00D]

How did you put such a clear but awkward image in my mind lmao 😂

[@SuperD00D]

“Hickock45 here with Matt from Demolition Ranch and Edwin Sarkissian. Today we’re going to see how many grocery store aisles it takes to stop a .50 BMG.

[@ShortJoey]

You should refer to this style video as fireside chat.

[@us1fedvet]

Great show. Have carried (on duty) - 38spl +P+, 10 mm and 40 cal. 22 years total service. Now in “retirement” carry 40 cal and 380 for CCW under my LEOSA authorization. The only bad ammo is the one you don’t have in pocket or charged up.

[@johnanderson3405]

Thank you for your service! ❤

[@us1fedvet]

@@johnanderson3405 you are welcome! Thank you!!!

[@Alex-ib6tm]

@us1fedvet I know someone already said it but it can’t be said enough in this messed up world. thanks for your service!

[@us1fedvet]

@@Alex-ib6tm you’re welcome sir.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

90% of the time: I carry either Federal HST, Golden Saber(bonded) or Ranger T-T series. I use 9x19mm, .40, .357sig or .38spl +P mainly. I on occasion, tote my used Glock 41 gen 4 .45acp. I'd use 230gr +P HST or Underwood Ammo brand 185gr +P JHP.

[@HC-qc5rp]

Would love to see more Q&A content. God bless gentlemen

[@mmatuszewski8026]

Greetings from Poland

[@korymanuel8682]

Hello greetings from America best country in the world... USA USA USA USA USA... Merica😂😅

[@happygamersloth9161]

Same here

[@shinykazuo]

Did Yatchy bring you the wock?

[@emregor2794]

Best country in the world? Ovvvv comon dont joke.

[@korymanuel8682]

@@emregor2794 what do you mean are you hating on that I can comment because it is the best country in the world

[@lightningscott5624]

Fantastic!! Can never get enough Hickok45!!!

[@susanissajoke]

Thank you for these. I enjoy watching/listening to you shoot, but these chat videos are my favorite. It's nice to have something to listen to while doing other things.

[@markraymond3198]

I love that you answer questions!! You have answered mine several times, and I followed your advice/answer. Thank you again sir. Have a great day!!

[@rvboondocker2559]

Looking good G K! I like the fact that you got straight to the point on the ammo right out of the box. Congratulations on creating such a great product. Thank you for all the great content!

[@cheebone3152]

Thank you Sir I and thousands others have learned from you. THANK YOU for all the years you have done this we REALLY appreciate it! Right everyone.

[@llollercakes]

I love this format and hope you continue uploading videos like this one because it gives me something good to listen to while I'm driving my work truck. 👍

[@hod8931]

Thanks always liked the q&a. Shorter than Sundays takes me a week to watch the longer shows; at least with my schedule.

[@navchaps3449]

To learn what you do it worth the time to watch. To learn why you do it ... priceless! Thanx!

[@southpawscortz34]

This was terrific informative casual.Thank you so much for sharing your years of knowledge

[@stevebaldry7337]

hickock answers questions in the woods. good times...

[@russellhorn7437]

Now that I am an old guy, 77 on my next birthday, it seems that the young people don't care to hear stories from my past. They are either on their cell phone, or playing video games. I have hopes that one day people will learn from others mistakes, but it's doubtful.

[@wwilliam51]

Always enjoy your videos, I am 79 and still learning, You are A great teacher.

[@Jimmy-ou1tq]

I could listen to you all day I’m sure we all appreciate all you do for the community. Always bring us knowledge and best information available god bless

[@thomasreece3903]

I tried ballistol on my muzzle loader this year. After my usual soap and water cleaning I thought wow that barrel is really clean. Then I sprayed some ballistol in the barrel after a few minutes of setting I swabbed it again and my gosh what a mess came out. A few patches later it’s really clean now for sure. Thank you for your tip sir. Great video.

[@mkr4922]

I really enjoy Mr. Hickok45 shows…always tuning in.

[@user-yo9pw9hm4l]

What I appreciate is his time with revolvers, it's not done enough these days, everyone wants the newest craze, his wisdom comes through so easily, thank you sir !

[@Logan2070]

I used to carry only Federal JHP and shoot it out every 2 to 3 years. Since the pandemic and ammo price insanity I pick up whatever is in stock, on sale and from a reputable manufacturer, Sig, Norma, Ammo Inc, Winchester etc.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

In response to a viewer ?, John M Browning stated in the 1910s, the BEST load for his "new" single action 1911 model was 230gr. He explained the gun was T&Eed around round nose, 230gr FMJ & JHPs. Not all types of semi wadcutter, flat tip or fancy ammunition.

[@martyhabada6980]

You share my opinions about guns, After watching this video I realize that we also share a much deeper opinion I have been watching your videos for a long time. Keep them up. It would be great to meet you one day. Our country is in a perilous time. Keep the faith my friend. Keep up the good work and keep smiling and God Bless. Marty

[@davemo04]

Good day sir!!! Always enjoy your commentary.

[@tomkoz7571]

I just wanted to say "thank you" for recommending Wideners for ammo supply. I ordered Wednesday morning and received it Friday morning! Great prices, fast shipping... Awesome!

[@greggsorrell]

God help the person that ever makes you use the carry weapon, no matter what ammo you use. Keep up the good work pal! And THANK YOU.

[@kennithmorella2693]

Hi Greg. You took the words right out of my mouth when you compared the lone ranger and the rifle man. I’m 68 years old and I won hundred percent agree with you the cartoonish aspects of lone ranger versus the rifle man. Both are very entertaining on two different levels. Have a great day sir, and stay safe and healthy from Buffalo 🦬 New York. 🇺🇸

[@davidmcgahan5328]

This was a awesome video I've always loved listening to you talk. Thanks and God bless you and your family.

[@billhoppe2991]

Thanks Hickok. I like it when you ramble on as you are a very knowledgeable and interesting man. Could be because I'm an old man too. Thanks again

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Yessir! All of my pistol magazines are filled with either Gold Dot’s or HST’s. The +p variety. I haven’t seen any tests of any other ammo that has convinced me to change. That being said, it’s the Indian, not the arrow. And I have fond memories of watching The Rifleman episodes with my parents when I was growing up. It was my parents favorite show. And I would sit and watch them with my dad when he was living with us the last year of his life. No one can ever take those great memories away from me.

[@garyacker7388]

Always watch your videos because of the wide variety of weapons and their abilities that you present.

[@AWareWolf9]

Great content! Always good to hear from the man himself!

[@wlmrtdrvr6729]

Please do more of these and share your vast wealth of knowledge! Thanks!

[@NyfLyf73]

On the rare occasion that you get off topic (LOL) you almost without fail apologize. I believe there are many, myself included, who genuinely enjoy listening to your brain talk. Truly enjoyed the video! Thank you.

[@kayak63red34]

Comfort. I think that's your premium offering to us, and we so appreciate it.

[@frankwebster8365]

Just having my first Coffee, Again .hahahaha. Listening to your thoughts and knowledge to help me understand things. Take Care and Be Safe.

[@vincentcardenas776]

Love your videos! Your always informative content and casual delivery never fail to entertain. I am ex-law enforcement and a veteran so I can appreciate who you are and what you do. I agree that it's a shame that we live in a day & age where we as a society have become so preoccupied with race and percieved racism. In all the videos I've seen on your channel, you've never given me a reason to question your character or integrity. Thank you for your willingness and dedication to sharing your knowledge & experience with those of us who can appreciate it.

[@chimniebanks4787]

Im black I love my 2A rights. I love firearms. I love your channel. I love you and I thank you for all of your honest and down to earth reviews. If I have something in my mind about holsters,new firearms,you always have the answer(s) Thank You.

[@dylandewd5356]

Nobody cares what color you are man...

[@TyTy_TheGuy]

Black Or White, Every American Should Have A Right To Carry A Gun!

[@Slyder2828]

Question/Answer sessions are great and this is what I wanted to ask!💫

[@montycrain5783]

A Man who just Naturally bestows Calmness and Relaxation to his Viewers. I believe it’s mostly the Tone and Tenor of his Voice.

[@14sgs]

My firearms mentor. Another Good video sir. Awesome backdrop.

[@user-qs4cd8cy8w]

I was thinking you must be an experienced teacher, thank you for accidentally becoming a KZbinr, your videos have been most helpful

[@731Nemesis]

Dear, Greg thank you and your Son, for all your videos, It always Cher me up, your voice and stores are so charming, and educational. During challenging times that is happening in the world, its good to pause, and see your show, but at the same time I just want to say all my Prayers 🙏to all humanity. I wish everything could go back to normal.

[@731Nemesis]

Chris we are so sorry I don't know why I type Greg please accept my apology

[@jshepard152]

@@waholoopesorry74 Hickok is Greg. lol.

[@TheWabbit]

What I learned today as an old white guy - nothing about most of the questions, we do carry the same SD ammo but i also use Winchester SXTs. I enjoyed just sitting here and listening to you talk, ive been around guns for all of my 62 years and really started shooting and hunting at 11 years old. But when some one who is older ( that may or may not matter ) and can hit a gong at what 180 yards? With a snub nose 38 spl im going to sit and listen because I might learn something.

[@henryrearden8584]

Thanks for this video. I'm one of those demented fans who watched all of your talking only videos. I have not tried Speer Gold Dots but use Silver Tips for my Beretta 3032, HST for my 9mm guns, and Golden Sabers for my S&W 638. Too many excellent choices today, akin to beer and coffee. LOTS of good choices, we are spoiled to live in this country (in the free state of PA) and have this great variety of guns and ammo to choose from.

[@albertocontreras3312]

Pleasure seeing you indeed . Salute .

[@Dstev98141]

Love the, ‘talk around’ format!

[@BigTader]

Awesome video Hickok45 I really enjoyed this.

[@galenhisler396]

This is great. I can't get enough hickok .

[@terryschiller2625]

The sounds of the woods. Awesome

[@michaelrider3292]

Hickok45 Sunday ammo talk excellent 👌👍

[@scottdavenport2967]

Thanks for everything. Greatly appreciated !

[@Jlb-fz7nl]

Thank you for being yourself sir ❤

[@johnzajac9849]

The Western TV series we liked as a kid was 'Maverick', which was loaded with style and humor, as well as action. A close second was 'Have Gun Will Travel'.

[@kevingoebel170]

The Lone Ranger, adapted from the original radio program, was written for a juvenile audience, whereas The Rifleman was a prime time tv show written for the entire family as an audience.

[@hickok45]

Good point.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

The "Green Hornet" 🕶 is a relative of the Lone Ranger.

[@cycleguy666]

Good talk!! Always very interesting to hear your take on calibers and bullet weights. Also your preferred carry and thoughts in general. I prefer revolvers but the capacity of an automatic is sometimes needed especially if your stressed or under fire! I alternate them but always feel somewhat more secure with the higher capacity. Great video!! Thank you! RJ.😊

[@geoffmcnew5863]

I was pleased to find that the Hornady Custom +P .200 gn XTP .45 ACP load ran exactly the same through my Oehler - 1060 fps - as my pet handload with 7.0 grains of Unique. GOOD load, btw. I like the 185 grain Cor-Bon, too...it's got more energy, but it's got some distracting muzzle flash like a hot 125 grain .357 in a short barrel.

[@robertsebacher44]

Love that Hickok 45 quotes Greg Gutfield.

[@Gonoreeah]

Old man, I used to watch you when I was a kid. You taught me how to shoot, no one else

[@cliffhouser9138]

I love these Q and A videos!

[@scottmacdowall527]

Another great segment 🇺🇸

[@stephenmoerlein8470]

Thanks for posting this refreshing fireside chat.

[@taboovsknowledge1603]

Zero malfunctions! I carried a Ruger EC9s that was jammed and the slide was locked up and I didn't know. I was on big property and test fired it and it was nil. I worked on it very carefully. I eventually got it freed up after some weeks, but that gun is now just hanging in my safe. It was light weight & thin. But worthless if it doesn't go bang.

[@jackgreenstalk777]

Love your sunday shoot arounds this is a nice addition

[@Greenjeans2020]

I use Hornady Critical Defense across the board. For practice I reload using Hornady XTP bullets with enough powder to copy the Critical Defense load. Came up with the recipe using my Chronograph.

[@SplashOfOrange]

I carry that same ammo and I am on exactly that same path. Conceal and Carry on!

[@andypeterson8013]

I also carry Hornady Critical Defense. However, I foremost believe bullet placement is most important and want the best ammo once I hit my target.

[@michaelhoward5532]

Always wise and very nice to us!!!

[@danielleboeuf8219]

My favorite The Rifleman quotation is "Sweat's a lot easier to come by than money." I'm sure it's from somewhere else, but The Rifleman is where I heard it and it's stuck with me since then. Good video, love the format.

[@joedanzeisen6339]

I really like your new format. It's a pleasure to get your opinion on so many things. The Sunday Shoot Arounds fill that niche. But since I'm forced to wear headphones it's difficult to both listen to you at an adequate volume without getting my ear drums getting shot from your shooting.

[@deepspace8029]

You provide a good service. Love your stuff. To bad the world doesn't talk more instead of fight. I believe it will get better if we keep talking.

[@dwheeler016]

I watched the Rifleman and Gunsmoke every week.

[@wamps3370]

You're a good man, thank you for obliging us and our questions! On the topic of old TV shows, I believe the BEST series of the Western genre is 'Have Gun Will Travel'. Much along the lines of the also liked 'Rifleman', each episode was based on lifetime lessons, morals, integrity, honesty. Paladin was ahead of his time and Richard Boone was truly an inspirational actor for a kid like me. I'm not sure he realized just how important his impact was on his audience! I think it was significant and while he has passed on, I only wish that while he was here that he knew the big impact he had on his audience and his role as Paladin. It's something that I believe he would've valued had he known it or even comprehended it in his life.

[@hickok45]

That's one of MY favorites, too. It was showing on the Westerns channel for a long time, but it's not airing there now.

[@danielcrandell7533]

Watched his shows now for the last couple of weeks for first time. orderd my first pocket gun kimber k6xs with 38 +p ammo. thank you

[@davidshaffer4664]

Federal made a huge mistake for not advertising their ammo on your show. Keep up you and John's great work

[@FakeNews953]

I’m confused, hasn’t he been partnered them for a while? Or did that just stop recently?

[@TheWabbit]

​@@FakeNews953Wideners reloading and supply is the new ammo sponsor, federal ended their sponsorship recently, you'll notice he gets all brands of ammo now.

[@2aisabsoluteTim]

​@@TheWabbitwhy did federal end the deal with him

[@TheWabbit]

​@2aisabsoluteTim I don't know why, it could be Federal wanted someone new which isn't unusual. It could be they were having trouble getting some of the calibers Hickok45 uses so He chose to go with a new sponsor. Definitely nothing to be concerned about, just normal buisness dealings.

[@2aisabsoluteTim]

@@TheWabbit it's definitely a loss on Federals side lol

[@derekcaesarschofield2156]

Thank you Hickock!!

[@abdullahd8513]

I'm following you from Saudi Arabia and I really appreciate this helpful and awesome content. Thank you and I always wish you the best on behalf of myself and my many fans of what you offer from my friends

[@righteousredneck777]

Good choices of carry ammo. Great video

[@elliottscott6179]

@Hickok45 Mine for my 380 only is Precision One, for everything else (9mm) it's been the Hornady FTX or the critical defense. But I haven't been forced yet to use it in defense praise the Lord. But none of it has changed color or degraeded and every year, I dump the mag at the range with no issues and clean and lubricate the mag and reload. And I like that fact. Life is threat assement. Avoiding the conflict is the primary and most effective countermeasure. As my momma said, "nothing good happens after midnight".

[@TimothyRau]

I like this format. A firearms equivalent to the old Dear Abby and Ask Ann newspaper columns. I also like the way your local blue jays were the first to comment in the opening minutes. Thanks.

[@nickbarry7039]

Glad to see you again!!!

[@davidmooney6733]

Always enjoy watching you up here in Maine

[@tracyclaystowell6431]

Just to muddy the waters on cartridges, The 44-40 will not chamber in a 44 magnum but will chamber in a 45 colt. One of the great advantages of the "Peacemaker" . I have fired the 44-40 in my Ruger Valquaro. All that happened was the case blew out to fill the chamber of the 45 Colt. In a pinch you can shot both out of your 45 LC. Clay

[@ronaldroberts8515]

If ur a gun guy or girl whether your a hunter or someone who has a gun and luvs going to the range to shoot there's nothing better then sitting back and watching this man and his many videos. If your new to guns he's the one to watch.

[@basajacosaja2735]

Imagine having him as your English teacher…. 👍

[@Callmeogmios]

The best 3 hollow points on the market, in no particular order, are Speer Gold Dot, Federal HST, and Hornady Critical Defense/Critical Duty.

[@jackgreenstalk777]

Nutnfancy getting a shoutout! Love it. I'm a big fan of both your channels and have been for many years. Learned so much about firearms and general preparedness and tools of personal protection.

[@jackgreenstalk777]

I was rewatching nutnfancy "close to engage" video and see hickock45 in the comments. Truly awesome to have that history all documented on here 🇺🇸

[@timsmith9645]

Awesome video thanks for sharing Hickok45

[@jjd1983]

Would love to sit at a campfire with this man. This is close to that. Thank you Sir Hickock from NW Illinois.

[@dennistate5953]

Good analogy!

[@unclecracker5010]

Ive watched hundreds of videos in regards to defensive ammo. And they all led me to carry the FEDERAL HST. So i use them as my defensive ammo in my SHIELD PLUS 9mm and my SHIELD 45 acp.

[@David-sy1jl]

Likewise

[@jshepard152]

Good choices.

[@mdubb4855]

There's also a Lite, lower recoil version of HST.

[@StrayzKid]

basketball analogy was great, ill use that in the future thanks Hickok

[@randysmith7312]

Really enjoyed this and all your videos. Look forward to them. I was hoping you would tell what your carry guns in rotation are. Thank you.