I said I'm not trying to.For a standard pistol round (9, 40, 45) , I don’t see much benefit in doing this. If we were talking about a shotgun or rifle, I could see some benefit since the performance can vary greatly in different types of long gun rounds. However I think you’re better off switching your carry ammo to a high quality bonded round in your choice if 124+P or 147.
The thing that worries me about using FMJ in a carry weapon is the greater risk of over penetration. I want all energy exerted in the target, not just a hole for them to eventually bleed out. Plus over penetration is a liability issue.
I may be overthinking it, but so are you
my CZ mags all have 50gr civil defense rounds in them I haven't messed with then yet and now probably won't. I have sig V-crowns in 147gr to put in my other 9. Been thinking about getting HSTs for it. For now the 45 has HSTs in it too. The 357Sig has 125gr Gold Dots.
The last figure I saw on this showed that high80% of all rounds fired by LEs were Air Balls! Which is worse a Miss or the Possibility of over penetration? Your gun was designed to run on BALL. Why introduce a possible problem?
I’m familiar with the statistics around defensive and police shootings. Agreed, most shots are misses, but how would FMJ help with accuracy?? We choose our ammo with the assumption that we’ll make the shot that counts.
This is why we test until we’re comfortable with the reliability. Thankfully modern HP ammo is extremely reliable, has gone through plenty of R&D, has been subjected to FBI and other independent testing, and millions of HP rounds have been fired through pistols both in LE and consumer hands. I don’t think there is a strong argument for ball > HP when it comes to reliability of functioning.
Again, agreed, pistols are the least capable weapons for SD but that was the question posed here and none of us are carrying long guns on our back to the grocery store. (No, that’s not challenge to anyone haha)
Wishing you nothing but the Best of luck. We must all seek our own salvation. I never question anybody's choice, just try to point out the variables.
PENETRATION...………………………..
Again best of luck to All! I was trying to answer the post with My info to the question. Choose whatever you wish, None of you will ever have to justify your choice to me. Hope it works for you...
I heard you on penetration but you can’t penetrate what you miss. Your argument is that penetration is most important yet 80% of shots are misses, therefore shoot FMJ? I’m not following the logic. Accuracy is no different with FMJ vs HP. What am I missing here?
Hst’s penetrate fine. I’d rather them go a tad less through thick clothes and cause a nice shallow 1.25” hole than make pencils holes in someone.I heard you on penetration but you can’t penetrate what you miss. Your argument is that penetration is most important yet 80% of shots are misses, therefore shoot FMJ? I’m not following the logic. Accuracy is no different with FMJ vs HP. What am I missing here?
Wait, let me guess, “penetration”? Lol. Got it you’re a fan of penetration. Aren’t we all?
Where DID you see that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re read my original post!!!! I don't mind trying to help you sort through my statements and posts But you must read and pay attention. I await your answer after you read the original post.
