Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “The Rationale for Defensive Hollow Points” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/the-rationale-for-defensive-hollow-points/.
History is replete with such actions. Elected officials attempting to fix a perceived issue and not knowing the rational behind such activities. They approach it to gather a power base, and or make headlines. To many times this has been the case over the years in many subject areas. In this case, firearms and their components. In this specific case as the article lists is the specific type of ammo untilized. COP KILLERS, Dum Dum rounds were all terms used. Historically, 38 Special, 357 and similar rounds used by LE and others were all designed in the 17th and 18th century. Improvement were made. In the 1960-70's hollowpoint ammo was introduced. Again historically, there have documented cases where LE fire their service firearm and while the round hit the intented target, it past through and struck another . In some of the same cases the individual continued to move as the energy delivered did not fully stop the threat. So more improvement were made. There are real diferences in HP , JHP SJHP and similar round vs flat nose rounds and round that were alterred ( cut the top of th round with a "X" to make the round fragment. HP , JHP ans similar do not fragment is such a manner,, they mushroom. The point is to deliver as much energy to the target with passing through the target and injuring others near by or in the general path of the bullet.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “The Rationale for Defensive Hollow Points” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/the-rationale-for-defensive-hollow-points/.
That’s not been my experience with them.We use ARX and Novx +P rounds in our CCW and home defense pistols.
I made this decision based on their superior wound channel and their “clothing ‘barrier blind’ “ characteristics. They also disintegrate after striking solid barriers.
Am I incorrect in my assumption?
I have a background in engineering and I agree 100% with the hollow point ammunition and it's use. I personally use Federal 45 acp HST in my EDC because after seeing numerous tests it seems to be the most reliable from what I've observed. This is also due to it having a much lower speed 850 fps, than your typical 9mm 1250 fps that the majority use. Moreover, I don't feel that a +P load is needed in a self defense situation because of what my training has taught me about what's a legal self defense situation is, and what is not. Plus we must be vigilant of what might be behind the threat. I'm quite confident it will stop the threat should the need arise. I hope that day never comes but I feel that I do need to be prepared for it should it arise. More, now than ever, with crime rising and illegal immigrants flooding this wonderful country of ours, one has to be responsibly prepared and should be. I believe it's our responsibility to do so because, the police can't, and will not always be there to take the appropriate effective, action necessary to defend us "the law abiding citizens". President Kennedy said it well... "ask not what your country can do for you, but you can do for your country"... Great article, thank you... Have a great day.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “The Rationale for Defensive Hollow Points” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/the-rationale-for-defensive-hollow-points/.
Sounds like I need to print this article, fold it into a tiny square and place it in my wallet next to my lawyer's phone number.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “The Rationale for Defensive Hollow Points” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/the-rationale-for-defensive-hollow-points/.
Old news to you, I’m new this & any forums & whilst I’m relatively well versed reading about Ayoob’s common sense court defense pitfalls to avoid, didn’t know that bit of background .. maybe I’m the only one but maybe not .. Not trying to be the guy who stirs the s**t pot ( cuz that guy should havta lick the same spoon !! ), just calmly saying not all us ‘rookies’ know the same stuff u BTDT people do.Really...again we are reminded of something that is truly in the past! This topic has been active for the last forty years and is re hashed like it was just yesterday. I have been in Law Enforcement long enough to know that this matter in Police Departments has been put to bed, some time ago. The only people still not using "defensive ammunition". are the people who cannot afford it or the ones who are ill informed. I understand the Writers have an obligation to inform the ill informed but please try to do it with Less "I"s
This is a late as I haven’t been free to read a lot of threads. Here is the issue within the firearms industry. Everything seems to recycle every 15-30 years. Whether guns, carry methods or a lot of equipment stuff. Which isn’t always bad as it’s nice for some new folks to learn and sometimes those of us that have been through it can’t remember everything or overlook the obvious that we take for granted we thought everyone knew.Old news to you, I’m new this & any forums & whilst I’m relatively well versed reading about Ayoob’s common sense court defense pitfalls to avoid, didn’t know that bit of background .. maybe I’m the only one but maybe not .. Not trying to be the guy who stirs the s**t pot ( cuz that guy should havta lick the same spoon !! ), just calmly saying not all us ‘rookies’ know the same stuff u BTDT people do.
Prolly does get old seeing same stuff over & over though. Everyone has a first day/experience even guys who thought they’d seen it all .. just saying .. & get that spoon away from me, I’m not licking it !!
While no doubt JHP and more specifically Bonded has made improvements whats ild is new again in a way.Whole bunch of Chat Bot responses.
I'm not a wound ballistic expert but I know where to find the information.
This list is considered definitive. I wouldn't hesitate to use any ammunition listed on it.
Service Caliber Handgun Duty and Self-Defense Ammo
6/1/16 When comparing well designed duty handgun ammunition, there are minimal differences in penetration depths and temporary cavity effects, as noted below in the gel shots by Doug Carr: http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/DocGKR/Handgun_gel_comparison.jpg As...pistol-forum.com
OkWhile no doubt JHP and more specifically Bonded has made improvements whats ild is new again in a way.
Fort Scott has a tumble on impact round that like Chuck Haggards test with USAF Ball 38 special ammo from back in the day (both M41 and PGU ball) also tumbles and yaws causing a temp wound cavitation similar to a JHP (and when I was USAF I had 2 Flight Chiefs that downed Viet Cong with a single 38 round and M41 ball they mentioned out front sight just at or below the clavical) it seems there might be something there
However with the choices other than a restrictive state (NJ etc)