Packman
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I was just wondering, is there anything in the manufacturing process of defensive handgun ammo that creates the absurdly high cost of it?
I mean, I can buy 9mm FMJ in bulk for around .23 cents per round. Locally, however, the CHEAPEST 9mm JHP I've found was in excess of 1 dollar per round. Generally, it's closer to 1.10 to 1.20 per round. Online, I've noticed it can be had for more like .50 cents per round, IF you're willing to buy in lots of 500 to 1000 rounds at a time.
Is the manufacturing process on the JHP defensive ammo that much more expensive, or is everyone from the manufacturer to the retailer just taking a ridiculous profit on the stuff?
I mean, I can buy 9mm FMJ in bulk for around .23 cents per round. Locally, however, the CHEAPEST 9mm JHP I've found was in excess of 1 dollar per round. Generally, it's closer to 1.10 to 1.20 per round. Online, I've noticed it can be had for more like .50 cents per round, IF you're willing to buy in lots of 500 to 1000 rounds at a time.
Is the manufacturing process on the JHP defensive ammo that much more expensive, or is everyone from the manufacturer to the retailer just taking a ridiculous profit on the stuff?