Thanks for all the replies! I've got hollow points for actual protection, but quickly realized what you guys said - they are too expensive for practice.
Definitely going to take a class soon, but can't even find ammo to do that right now! I've taken my CHL class and spent time with my brother, who taught me basics the day I bought the gun. I'm also part of the Galveston Citizen's Police Academy and will go to the range with them next week.
I live in Galveston - The Arms Room in League City is where I plan to practice, but they don't have 40 caliber ammo.
That's the first hurdle to actually getting to practice! Any tips on getting my hands on some?
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Newbie ammo questions
I am brand new to the gun culture - jumped in with both feet after I escaped a home invasion unscathed in January only by running from my home - and am completely lost about ammo types. I have ammo for home protection, but want some for range practice. Even the range, The Arms Room, League City, Texas, was completely out when I went to practice this past Saturday night.
I have a Glock 22, 40 caliber upon the recommendation of my brother, Louisiana law enforcement, and the local police officers who responded to my home invasion.
All I know is "I have a 40 caliber weapon and need practice ammo" - my brother's instructions! If I'm ever able to actually arrive at a store or website when they have ammunition, I have no idea what all the different designations mean. S&W 40? 180 gr? 165 gr? FMJ?? Does brand make a difference? How do I tell ammo that's good for practice from home protection ammo - in the box and from looking at the shell?
I also have concerns about penetration with the home protection ammo I do have. I live in a historic home that is very close to my neighbor's house. If I'm ever called upon to protect myself there, I constantly practice in my head the need to shoot N-S and not E-W, which would be toward my neighbor's home, if that is possible! Would a bullet actually go through the 100+ year old shiplap siding on both our houses? How do I find out this kind of information?
Can someone give me a basic primer on ammunition or direct me to somewhere I can learn this stuff!
Thank you so much!!
I have a Glock 22, 40 caliber upon the recommendation of my brother, Louisiana law enforcement, and the local police officers who responded to my home invasion.
All I know is "I have a 40 caliber weapon and need practice ammo" - my brother's instructions! If I'm ever able to actually arrive at a store or website when they have ammunition, I have no idea what all the different designations mean. S&W 40? 180 gr? 165 gr? FMJ?? Does brand make a difference? How do I tell ammo that's good for practice from home protection ammo - in the box and from looking at the shell?
I also have concerns about penetration with the home protection ammo I do have. I live in a historic home that is very close to my neighbor's house. If I'm ever called upon to protect myself there, I constantly practice in my head the need to shoot N-S and not E-W, which would be toward my neighbor's home, if that is possible! Would a bullet actually go through the 100+ year old shiplap siding on both our houses? How do I find out this kind of information?
Can someone give me a basic primer on ammunition or direct me to somewhere I can learn this stuff!
Thank you so much!!