Why do people claim that WWB or UMC is only for practice or plinking? WWB is labled as a self defense loading in the JHP version. It always shoots (in my standard factory gun) when the trigger is pulled, and while it is not as accurate as high priced ammo, it still maintains a group smaller than a dinner plate at 20 yards, when using the sights.
I suspect that most defensive shooting will be at much closer range, and too quick for precisely aimed fire, so a flash sight alignment will be used - in this case a highly accurate loading doesn't provide any advantage.
The WWB JHP may not have as consistent expansion as the higher priced ammo, but if you keep pulling the trigger until the threat is stopped, what difference does it make whether the hole is .38 or .45 or expands to .60 after it enters the body. If I shoot twice with one ammo selection, and three times with another, but the same result is accomplished, is one ammo better than another? The next time the number of shots relative to ammo selection might be reversed. The result depends greatly on shot placement, and sometimes on obstructive material (clothing, glass, paneling, shrubbery, etc.).
I wonder whether there is some "snob factor" in the way ammo is rated for defensive use; one guy says my defensive ammo costs $50 per box of 20, so it must be better than the ammo that costs $25 for a box of 50.
It it gets the job done and done well, it is suitable for that role. Does anyone have any evidence the WWB and UMC is not getting the job done well in actual defense shootings?