nyrifleman
Member
Hey all,
I'm getting a Kel Tec P-11 and looking for a good SD round for it. I have heard that P-11s do not feed 147 gr bullets reliably, due to OAL issues, so I'm looking at lighter bullets. How big a deal is +P vs. not +P?
The way I see it right now is:
Pros of +P:
- more powerful
- more reliable expansion (?)
- better penetration (?)
Pros of standard pressure loading:
- more controllable under rapid fire
- easier on the gun
- cheaper
My question really is about the expansion and penetration. How much better is the +P vs the non +P? Would it really make a difference in an SD situation? From what I understand, it's all about the shot placement. Penetration merely has to be "sufficient", while expansion is probably least important.
I welcome your input.
I'm getting a Kel Tec P-11 and looking for a good SD round for it. I have heard that P-11s do not feed 147 gr bullets reliably, due to OAL issues, so I'm looking at lighter bullets. How big a deal is +P vs. not +P?
The way I see it right now is:
Pros of +P:
- more powerful
- more reliable expansion (?)
- better penetration (?)
Pros of standard pressure loading:
- more controllable under rapid fire
- easier on the gun
- cheaper
My question really is about the expansion and penetration. How much better is the +P vs the non +P? Would it really make a difference in an SD situation? From what I understand, it's all about the shot placement. Penetration merely has to be "sufficient", while expansion is probably least important.
I welcome your input.