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Post by skt666 on Apr 30, 2003 18:51:37 GMT -5
ok heres my question... +p is supposed to be a defensive load , correct ? and it was made for law enforcement , correct ? the way i understand it for a defensive load you want min. penatration and maz. expansion , wouldnt a +p be more penatration less expansion ? i know that diffrent bullets can do differnt things but what about clse contact ? also , for all the law men out there , wheres your ammo come from ? what kind is it , grain , jacket , etc..... doubleaction , docglock all the cops and g-men other gun gods , lets hear your replies  |
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Post by DoubleAction on Apr 30, 2003 19:38:57 GMT -5
With some larger caliber bullets with copper Jacketed Hollow points it requires enough energy in order to provide enough expansion of the bullet as it penetrates it's target and continues it's path of destruction,in it's new shape, of blunt sharp saw like edges and fragments of metal piercing rips and tears until it reaches it's final resting spot deep within a wound cavity.Sometimes enough energy must be provided because of obstructions such as skin,fat,muscle tissue,bone,and outer garments.Without alot of discussions on ballistics and different hollow point bullets,the hollow point should begin it's journey with enough force to be allowed to expand and travel it's path through it's target with successful results.
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Post by 5Delta3 on May 5, 2003 11:47:07 GMT -5
Not an easy question, since purchasing varies by agency.
State and Federal agencies generally purchase ammunition by "lots" from the manufacturers. This aids in keeping track of the ammo.
Some smaller agencies purchase through local shops.
In either case the person responsible for the purchasing is routinely approached by dealers offering cheaper prices and new and improved rounds. So it is a constantly changing world.
Older rounds are generally rotated out and used for training.
In an attempt to answer your question I will say I have seen a significant number of departments chose Federal Premium ammunition because of availability/cost/reliability.
Very few departments purchase any specialty ammo unless they are providing it for tactical teams and or snipers. A few have also elected to use specialty rounds designed to reduce "over penetration" as a result of lawsuits and concern over public safety.
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