Disadvantages of frangible ammo in defensive use?

[Beck]

Certainly, as will I. I'm still just curious as to whether there could be a practical use of recycled or less costly materials to use as projectiles and if there was, would it bring costs down in any meaningful way....

Good to be curious... nothing wrong with that. But in my experience, the street proven bullet designs get the job done and more cost effectively. I've seen legitimate advancements in design during my lifetime and I've adopted new technologies, but as for getting costs down... that centers on psychology, in particular behavioral changes.

People must stop panic buying... paying anything the pirate vendors ask. And vendors need to stop behaving like pirates. We need to make a list and check it twice. Never forget who was naughty or nice during the crisis of the last few years. There are a lot of sheep and wolves out there that have caused shortages and sky high prices. Very few sheepdogs.

I've got a list of sellers and vendors I will never do business with again no matter how much their prices come down in the future. They've proven themselves to be opportunist criminals.

 

[sgt127]

I think, unless it became THE mass produced bullet, plain old lead and copper is going to be cheaper. I think it just takes more work to make the frangibles. Therefore, costs more.

I’d like to find some cheap feangible to shoot steel a little closer. But, cheap…it’s not.

As far as defense. It would work. It’s a projectile, traveling at high speed, poking a hole in someone. But, not better than regular ammo. I’m pretty sure on drywall, it would act like FMJ.

Really, what do I know? My experience with “Frangible” ammo consists of using 12 GA Shock Locks. And, they will indeed blow a deadbolt out of a door. Or, the hinges right off the frame and they literally turn to powder.

That deadbolt though, is scooting right along across the room and, would certainly smart if it hit someone on the other side.