I pack Hornady Critical Duty (9mm) in my P365 EDC, and Federal FMJ (.40) in my back up Glock 23. Curious if anyone else has a similar setup or situation.

AS you do your research, consider what the result is if one round goes through not one but two in the battlefield. Both are removed from the battle and one or two additional are removed to care for the wounded and four to remove them from immediate danger. It’s cruel but a military expedience. It’s…

Reminds me of an old school sniper tactic of leaving a wounded in distress to call for help, then taking out the rest of his platoon as they arrive.

Ah, good point! There is non-hollowpoint defensive ammunition, works by cavitation I guess. [image] Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator Ammo - Lehigh Defense recently introduced a new ammunition line that uses unusually shaped, solid copper bullets. According to the company, the “resulting…

I am trying to imagine what a pro-crime DA can do with this, starting with the product name.

I carry the same ammunitition that the Sheriff uses. If I am asked the reason is apparent.

Should never use FMJ for self defense. Only as a last resort if specific self-defense ammo is not available. FMJ will not stop an assailant in their tracks as decisively as self-defense ammo which may give the assailant additional time and another opportunity to kill or harm you or a loved one. Add…

Welcome to the family brother @Glenn68 and you are blessed to be here.

Why carry FMJ? 1. Reliability. Not an issue these days however I remember back when semi autos needed to be sent in to get “ramped” in order to function reliably or maybe employ magazines with specially engineered lips. 2.Not enough velocity in short barrels to develop enough to support expans…

I have heard of hollow points not opening up due to the hollow being filled with clothing like a winter coat. I used to carry a mag of 2 hollow and 1 ball, repeat in the winter for this reason.

I believe it’s a good strategy to have FMJ available depending on the situation. [ - YouTube]

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Robert5 July 12, 2021, 3:33am 71

Pays your money take your chances.

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