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I've read many magazine articles where the writer warned against using reloads for self defense, saying it could be used against you in court. Former Texas sheriff Jim Wilson is now a gun writer with (I believe) Shooting Times. He has addressed this issue numerous times, and says he has never been able to find a documented case where any shooter was placed in jeopardy from using handloads in his self defense weapon. He has also publicly challenged any gun writer to point out a documented case where such action has resulted from the use of handloads. At least the last I heard, no writer has ever proved him wrong.

I personally prefer the higher performance factory loads for my self defense weapons - pretty much just because I have a lot of confidence in them. After I retire and really get into reloading, I may change my mind.