Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Why You Don’t Need Hollow Points” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/hollow-point-ammunition-alternatives/.
Discussion: Why You Don’t Need Hollow Points
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Blackmesa96
Custom
Interesting that two of the choices listed fill the cavity with polymer to make the cut.
The title of the article is misleading. I thought the argument for FMJ was going to be presented.
My experience with Hornady Critical Defense is that some pistols don't like it. It won't feed in my wife's P365/.380. It isn't a problem in our bigger guns. I have also noticed that over time the polymer tip on some rounds rests proud of the bullet crown far enough to be concerning.
Thankfully I live in a state that doesn't regulate ammo types (for now). Like supressors, the logic behind the prohibition of of something that decreases the chance of unintentional consequences escapes me.
The title of the article is misleading. I thought the argument for FMJ was going to be presented.
My experience with Hornady Critical Defense is that some pistols don't like it. It won't feed in my wife's P365/.380. It isn't a problem in our bigger guns. I have also noticed that over time the polymer tip on some rounds rests proud of the bullet crown far enough to be concerning.
Thankfully I live in a state that doesn't regulate ammo types (for now). Like supressors, the logic behind the prohibition of of something that decreases the chance of unintentional consequences escapes me.
Out of those choices the Hornady Critical Dity hamds down (I am not restricted and like the round and Texas and Kansas Teoopers as well as FBI and US Marshals sort nap a lot of felons with it)
That said ball isn’t as ineffective as people think. And it doesn’t over penetrate like the fear is. Bystanders are injured by misses not pass throughs
But while I’d never recommend Ball if uiu are mandated like NYPD was the LSWC 38’s as Pat Roger’s stated….”it works fine if you can shoot” I will add if you can’t a JHP or bigger caliber won’t make up for that
That said ball isn’t as ineffective as people think. And it doesn’t over penetrate like the fear is. Bystanders are injured by misses not pass throughs
But while I’d never recommend Ball if uiu are mandated like NYPD was the LSWC 38’s as Pat Roger’s stated….”it works fine if you can shoot” I will add if you can’t a JHP or bigger caliber won’t make up for that
Retired Bum
Professional
If I am ever restricted to non Hollow point ammunition, I will revert back to the BAFP ammo of yesteryear.
What's BAFP you ask?
Why, it's Big Adz Flat Point!
It seems to work for large animals, as loaded by Buffalo Bore, so it should be effective for bad guys at about 900 fps.
What's BAFP you ask?
Why, it's Big Adz Flat Point!
It seems to work for large animals, as loaded by Buffalo Bore, so it should be effective for bad guys at about 900 fps.
FNFAN
Master Class
I'm good with Gold Dot or HST in 9MM. Having to run Critical Duty or Golden Saber probably wouldn't move me off of my 9mm choice of EDC X9's. If JHP's were off the table altogether, I'm fine with .45's with a wide meplat and sharp shoulders. I've already vetted my Springfield Pro and CGP will run with the 200 grain version just fine. Edit: Whoopsie! Writing this made me realize I've never checked those through my final retirement present to myself. New task added!
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powerboatr
Hellcat
hollow points are nice, but so are good old BALL round nose 230 grain " i can touch you " rounds
i have some frangible type hollow points in my 380
and some for the 9 i carry everywhere, but in the end if it comes to it, make each round count. they all will be attention getters
at the range i have accidentally hit the post holding the target and the 230 grn round nose destroyed a BIG piece of the 4x4
i have some frangible type hollow points in my 380
and some for the 9 i carry everywhere, but in the end if it comes to it, make each round count. they all will be attention getters
at the range i have accidentally hit the post holding the target and the 230 grn round nose destroyed a BIG piece of the 4x4