OK, Damage control time....
Hiya, it's me again!
A few people addressed my idea about my ammo choice.
I inadvertantly gave the impression that I believed that Hydra Shoks would defeat body armor.
I know that they won't.
I gave the quick version of my thought processes.
I shouldn't have said body armor... I was thinking more in the line of heavy clothes and such. It's my understanding that a Glaser is made to penetrate minimally, while the Hydra Shok would "clog up" with material, in effect making it act like hard ball ammo.
I know it sounds like I'm back pedaling, but I'm not.
Again, it's only MY belief that the Hydra Shok would hit harder on an opponent wearing body armor... it's really just an assumption, and I have no concrete proof to base it on.
I'm doing the best I can with the materials at my disposal, and in NO WAY do I claim that my way is the best way.
Someone said I was asking for problems alternating ammo, as this could cause feeding problems. Perhaps you're right. But I've fired dollars and dollars worth of Hydra Shoks in my Glock without a jam, and quite a few Glasers as well. I'm as confident as I can be as far as the Hydra Shoks, and I'm also very confident in the Glasers, as they are shaped the same as hardball ammo.
In any event, my 6 month magazine storage term is up this week (and yes, I DO unload the rounds to relieve the magazine's spring) so I'll be blasting 4 magazines within the week.
If I have a problem, I'll definitely let you know.
Anyways, just in case this medium we use gives the impression that I'm insulted or anything, please don't get that idea... I'm always open to suggestions.
CJ, I'm figuring that there were too may posts to read for you to bother to address all comments herein.. but just in case you DID read mine, thanks for not tearing me a new one!

I'm doing the best I can with the materials I have (I.e. my brain... sad, huh?)
If it's any condolence, I DO have an HK P7 M13 with 4 magazines!

I LOVE the weapon, but I'm stuck on .45s...hell, my company forbids the use of anything larger than a 9mm or .40 and I'm still carrying that .45.
(My Chief knows and says it's ok..... he's got 2 tours in Vietnam.. Navy, too! PBRs.... I'm lucky enough to have a boss that'll let a guy use what he's comfy with.. I suppose it helped that I aced the qualification... then again, there's blind folks that could do that... heh heh....
Thanks for all the info guys... gave me something to think about!
VG