Defense Loads for Kel Tec P11 (Winchester T Series or Federal HST)?

[viper7342]

I recently purchased a Kel Tec P11 in order to be able to have a small defensive handgun that is ultra compact and therefore available when I can't conceal anything larger or don't want the extra bulk. Now for my question on Defensive ammo, which one generally works better, in these small weapons, for defensive purposes? A midweight bullet, such as the 124 Grain standard pressure or +P hollow point, or the Heavier 147 Grain Hollow Point. Also, assuming they both cycle reliably in the intended weapon, which would you choose, between Winchester T Series and Federal HST's if the prices were the same or comparable and why? Thanks in advance for all replies, and in case anyone is thinking I'm trying to start an arguement as to which ammunition performs better, I'm not, what I'm doing is trying to find out what other people would choose and if possible find out what has worked for others in this weapon.

[corsairgunner]

i have been lucky and my p11 eats what i feed it. some people find theirs more finicky. whatever you choose i would run a magazine or 2 through it before i relied on it.

[jayspapa]

I have a PF-9 and use 115grn. Hornady critical defense loads in it.

[pigeon48]

I have a PF-9 and an LC9 and both seem to like the 102 gr Golden Saber and the 115 gr Silvertip...but then, these are handloads.

[jwash3rd]

I've tested a number of different rounds in my P-11 and found that the only one that expands reliably in denim/water jug tests is Speer's GDHP 124 gr. +P Short Barrel. If you have the opportunity, I'd suggest testing to see what works in yours.