I think all of the above are adquate choices for carry. For me, I typically will use whatever shoots best in my guns. It may vary from gun to gun, though usually ends up being Federal or Gold Dots.

There has been so much improvement in bullet technology that I think all of the premium carry ammo will do its job, it just depends on what shoots (function & accuracy) best in your gun.

Just my $0.02

Matt

Federal or Gold Dots are great. And I pretty much agree with what Matt said.

Nm

I use the Hornady critical defense. Functions 100% and is accurate in my carry guns, not just a box full, have shot 100's of them. I don't use the critical duty, although I have shot them, because they are designed for more penetration than I want for SD. But from what I read, any of the premiums should do the job if called upon.

I think the HST would be my pick for any service pistol caliber, across the board. The others will fine as well,

as Matt has posted, bullet tech has really progressed in the last 10 years.

Find what shoots the most accurately and reliably in your pistol, then buy as much of it as you can.

Personally, I like Winchester NATO for practice and Federal 124gr +P EFMJ for 'service' but that's because of...well, let's just say I know exactly how it performs...and the price was right too.