What Is My Carry Ammo? Q & A 

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

It's so fun to see a man that obviously did not grow up with the internet grow to be so popular on the internet.

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.

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.

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

Hickok45 always gives great advice thank u

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

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.

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!

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.

Appreciate you coming out and speaking to us! Great information

Yes, sir Heacock Lone Ranger comes on every Saturday and Sunday on grid in Chicago Illinois. That’s show that all cowboys throughout the day yeah Connors rifle man is one of my favorites also

Greetings from Poland

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

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

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

Fantastic!! Can never get enough Hickok45!!!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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. 🇺🇸

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 !

There aren’t very many guys my age that personally have Hickock 45’s depth and width of experience in doing what many people want to learn how to do. To navigate an increasingly dangerous world while living a life of de-escalation, escape, and avoidance of trouble for our family. I feel like I had a cup of coffee with an old friend.

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.

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.

Good day sir!!! Always enjoy your commentary.

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

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.

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

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!

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. 👍

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

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.

Love that Hickok 45 quotes Greg Gutfield.

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.

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

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'.

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.

I agree with the Federal HST. My carry in .45 for years. But as you said, there are a lot of good carry ammo out there from a lot of different manufacturers. When it gets down to .380, I prefer the extreme defense, (Screwdriver bullets). And yes, number one in any carry ammo is function. If it doesn't work, it isn't as good as ball ammo.

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

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.

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

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.

I like the Hornady Critical Defense for my 40 cal Glock.. Although I found some Winchester Black Talon from days gone by, that I stack alongside the Hornady.. Great video... Thanks, RT

Way to go Hickok45. Love the talk.

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

in the winter you could do these in your pew pew room. my dads reloading/gun room had such a laid back kewl ambiance with it....winters arent getting any easier since im getting older lol

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

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.

Whatever good quality ammo you have is great. SHOT PLACEMENT IS MOST IMPORTANT. When you are being shot at and having to shoot back is a whole different thing. Old Vietnam vet . God bless take care.👍🇺🇸

You should refer to this style video as fireside chat.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Johnny Crawford born 1946, is 2 years older than I am. I'm 75...sigh, where did it go.

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

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.

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

I carried a Taurus G2S for almost five years. I was not much into spending money on firearms, and it worked through all of my training and practice, until one day it didn't. The trigger failed. That was all it took for me to get a different CC gun. Now, many dollars later, I have a wide rotation of carry guns. If ANY of them fail when I am practicing or training, and it's the gun's fault, I mothball it. A carry gun needs to work 100% of the time, no exceptions.

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.

I would love to see one of these shows from your reloading room on a rainy or cold day.

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

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

Hi there shooting the breeze can be a positive uplift, it's could be a time of reflection and reverting enjoyment.

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

OLD COP 18 is right, Ret. L. E. as well, I agree ,S&W "J" frame 442/642/ or 340 PD Hammerless revolvers WILL SAVE YOUR LIVE ! Able to fire them from coat pockets or hooded sweat shirts with kangaroo pocket in front. 5 shot 442/ 642 .38 spcl. revolvers are very light in weight, 15oz. empty and work great ,when needed ! Women can easily fire these and carry as well in a purse, they can be fired from inside a purse too. Semi auto are great too, however they cannot do what these little revolvers can with respect to firing them from inside a garment !

Some german guns are designed around 124 grain +p ammo. So, malfunctions can happen, if the gun is new, and the shooter is using 115 grain, up until the recoil spring is broken in.

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.

Yeah, the way you’re sitting in the woods relaxed talking. I hope that ain’t no bears in your area. You would be a goner.😊

Keep up the great work. Please revisit the Marlin 1897 and 1895 cowboy 45-70. Thanks

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!!

You could come out and talk about anything... anything...your favorite coffee brand, past life experiences, talk about bird watching....it doesn't matter. We'll still listen to you. It's because your voice is calming, knowledgeable, and confident.

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.

Same for me - 9mm Speer Gold Dot or Federal HST. For a deep pocket Beretta Tomcat - 32acp FMJ.

Hickok45 Sunday ammo talk excellent 👌👍

While I do have my personal preferences, my recommendation is for ammo from established, reputable brands and to make sure that it will function reliably in your firearm.

When you talked about the old TV shows, you reminded me of the "Paladin" rig I found under the tree one Christmas long ago. He was one of my favorites.

The basketball analogy is a good one. For most of us the fact we're practicing and "playing" at all is more important and meaningful than which specific ball we're using.

Accidentally bought reloads had been fired from desert eagle .357 double clawed extractors created jam crimping rim Never Again! It was practice ammo but still blew my mind and locked my action...

I'm with you on the issue of race. There's no need to look at the colour of a person...maybe that's just me. I don't see colour. I see ideas, thoughts, views, wisdom...things I can learn from. If we could just see each other's worth the world would be a better place.

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.

Very good show

My carry is Hornady CD 9mm, and Federal PD 327Fed/32H&R.

I believe Hornady's FTX bullet design in their Critical Duty & Critical Defense lend themselves to more reliable feeding.

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

When I graduated from college, my good friend went off to med school, we stayed in touch but his schedule and me becoming a Police Officer. We were on different sides of the country. He did I think 4 years in a top trauma hospital for residency. And continued until he went off to be an orthopedic surgeon 10 years later. At a wedding together we spent the weekend together on hunting trip and caught up on past time. One of the things I brought up was in his experience of what was the most devastating type of bullet he saw in his time in trauma center, trying to get at the best bullet to have for self defense. As I would discuss what we carried and saw worked at stopping perps. He basically said it’s not the bullet which is the most important but he said it was 4 things that determine the effectiveness of a bullet. 1st was the placement of the bullet on the body, 2nd was the rapid response of transportation with ENS care to a hospital, 3rd was the type of Hospital the victim was going to, and the 4th and last which he said laughing but seriously was which Doctor was on duty at the trauma center. He said some doctors that get the trauma rotation are so bad, you were better off going to a veterinarian.

Love the, ‘talk around’ format!

This channel is my goto for reviews because of Hickok45.

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

You and Clint Smith in a video would be a billion views!