Not being a student of Physics, and basing my preferences entirely on what I read, hear and see, I have always been under the impression that the JHP causes more damage to the issue than the FMJ that completely penetrates the body. I also grant that this absolutely ignores shot-placement, what type of tissue and organs are hit in the path of travel of the projectile and the like.
I tend to also believe that AndyC probably has a really good idea what he is talking about.
I use JHP in my .380 and my .40 caliber weapons.
Should I continue doing so in the case of the .380 or switch to FMJ? I don't see any argument for changing to FMJ for the .40 caliber due to its inherent "stopping power". (and after reading all this physics stuff it really makes me reluctant to use that phrase)
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- Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:32 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: POLL .380 Ammo JHP or FMJ for self defense?
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- Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:43 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: POLL .380 Ammo JHP or FMJ for self defense?
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Re: POLL .380 Ammo JHP or FMJ for self defense?
If I am shooting at someone with my .380, the odds are great that it will be at knife-fighting range or closer.
It is my belief that a jacketed-hollowpoint is going to be as equally effective as a FMJ with less chance of hitting someone else (assuming any hits are on my intended target) at up-close and personal ranges.
It is my belief that a jacketed-hollowpoint is going to be as equally effective as a FMJ with less chance of hitting someone else (assuming any hits are on my intended target) at up-close and personal ranges.