FMJ carry ammo

Dogman · 08-11-2008

How many carry FMJ in their carry gun?

indyjoe · 08-11-2008

I never would except for possible light calibers in winter if penetration was in question. Most defensive calibers could over penetrate and continue after passing through the center of mass and potentially striking an innocent. It also takes more rounds to put down a threat. This makes it a disadvantage for you and other innocents. It can also be an disadvantage for a bad guy as well.

One study I read talked about how hollow point rounds can be more survivable than FMJ rounds. The single entrance wounds and bigger wound cavities was not as likely to be fatal when treated quickly as many more times entry and exit wounds and associated smaller wound channels that would be required to stop the threat using FMJ.

Cwood · 08-11-2008

I carry Federals 165gr EFMJ in my .45

Federal Premium - Handgun Details

shooter521 · 08-11-2008

I do not, even in small calibers like .32 and .380. I know a few guys who do so in those calibers, opting for adequate penetration vs. possible (and minimal) expansion.

If I were to carry something dinky like a .22 or .25, I probably would.

DRob · 08-11-2008

Almost all my carry time is in a urban environment and the last thing I want is a round to penetrate through an intended target and hit an unintended one. I've always believed the ideal round for "social work" would expend 100% of it's energy in the intended target. It's hard to get a FMJ to do that.

Bear in mind, once you launch that bullet, you own whatever damage it does, intentional or not.

notasccrmom · 08-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogman

How many carry FMJ in their carry gun?

*Raises Hand*

I do, but only in my P32 and for two reasons.
1. Penetration
2. To avoid rimlock. FMJ rounds have a greater OAL than JHP ammunition. They don't shift front to back in the magazine as much and lower the chances of creating rimlock with the .32acp semi-rimmed brass.

Crystalship1 · 08-11-2008

As the only common caliber that even approaches a decent stopping ratio using FMJ's is the .45ACP, my answer would be "no flippin' way"!!!

Hiram Abiff · 08-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cwood

I carry Federals 165gr EFMJ in my .45

Federal Premium - Handgun Details

Where do you buy these at? All I have found are 200gr.

Cwood · 08-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiram Abiff

Where do you buy these at? All I have found are 200gr.

I bought them from MidwayUSA about a year ago. I just checked there now and it doesn't seem that they carry them anymore. CTD lists them on their website but they are out of stock.

Crystalship1 · 08-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiram Abiff

Where do you buy these at? All I have found are 200gr.

From Federal's website (stocking dealers) :

WULFFS GUN SHOP
1800 WESTERN AVE
CONNERSVILLE IN 47331
(765) 825-8455

RAMROD GUN & KNIFE INC
2498 N ST RD 3
NEW CASTLE IN 47362-6066
(765) 529-0838

REM-BU SPORTING GOODS
613 GRAND AVE
CONNERSVILLE IN 47331
(765) 825-2613

Interesting stuff: Federal Premium - Handgun Details

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Dogman MOLON LABE Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,449	FMJ carry ammo How many carry FMJ in their carry gun? __________________ Handgun control is using both hands. "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

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indyjoe Not your average Joe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 1,546	I never would except for possible light calibers in winter if penetration was in question. Most defensive calibers could over penetrate and continue after passing through the center of mass and potentially striking an innocent. It also takes more rounds to put down a threat. This makes it a disadvantage for you and other innocents. It can also be an disadvantage for a bad guy as well. One study I read talked about how hollow point rounds can be more survivable than FMJ rounds. The single entrance wounds and bigger wound cavities was not as likely to be fatal when treated quickly as many more times entry and exit wounds and associated smaller wound channels that would be required to stop the threat using FMJ. __________________ Appleseed Rifleman - 228 - I know what I am about.

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DRob Marksman Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southside of Indy Posts: 319	Not me Almost all my carry time is in a urban environment and the last thing I want is a round to penetrate through an intended target and hit an unintended one. I've always believed the ideal round for "social work" would expend 100% of it's energy in the intended target. It's hard to get a FMJ to do that. Bear in mind, once you launch that bullet, you own whatever damage it does, intentional or not. __________________ DRob "the goblins'll getcha' if ya' don't watch out" (James Whitcomb Riley)

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Crystalship1 Jeep XJ Owner & Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Rider Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN. Posts: 1,682	As the only common caliber that even approaches a decent stopping ratio using FMJ's is the .45ACP, my answer would be *"no flippin' way"!!!* __________________ Springfield Armory XD.... Like a Glock, only better!!! "Seems like common sense just isn't all that common anymore" "I didn't help Obama get to the Whitehouse...... I voted for Palin!! " Hi-Point firearms... "Slandered by those who have never owned one... Loved by those who do" Don't believe the . Discover the truth: http://hipointtalk.com/ and: www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/hipoint_100605/

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Cwood Bling Bling? Bang Bang! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bremen Posts: 1,156	I carry Federals 165gr EFMJ in my .45 Federal Premium - Handgun Details

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shooter521 Certified Glock Nut Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN USA Posts: 638	I do not, even in small calibers like .32 and .380. I know a few guys who do so in those calibers, opting for adequate penetration vs. possible (and minimal) expansion. If I were to carry something dinky like a .22 or .25, I probably would.

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