Imaginos
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Read an article discussing/comparing the defensive ammo recommendations of Dr. Fackler (Firearms Tactical Institute) and those of Mashall/Sanow.
The article mentions the fact that JHP bullets can become "plugged" as they pass through heavy winter or biker clothing and the resulting projectile behaves more or less like a solid point bullet of the same weight. This means the bullet's wounding potential is limited to permanent would cavity which is essentially the bullet's diameter and depth of penetration.
The case was made that heavier bullets have more momentum and thus penetrate deeper than lighter bullets in a given caliber, so the shooter was better armed with the heaviest JHP he could control. The idea being that if the bullet expands as designed, then all is right with the world. However, if the bullet failed to expand, the defender loses less wounding potential with the heavier bullet's deeper penetration. Obvioulsy deeper penetration increases the chances of an over penetration and the liability dangers associated with that.
The points made in the article raised the question in my mind, "Should a person change their preferred carry ammo based on the weather?"
I happen to follow the idea of Dr. Fackler and Jeff Cooper so my preference in .45 ACP is a .230gr JHP or a 147gr JHP .357 in my SP101. These are my everyday rounds, so I don't feel the need to change with the season.
Anybody else feel differently?
The article mentions the fact that JHP bullets can become "plugged" as they pass through heavy winter or biker clothing and the resulting projectile behaves more or less like a solid point bullet of the same weight. This means the bullet's wounding potential is limited to permanent would cavity which is essentially the bullet's diameter and depth of penetration.
The case was made that heavier bullets have more momentum and thus penetrate deeper than lighter bullets in a given caliber, so the shooter was better armed with the heaviest JHP he could control. The idea being that if the bullet expands as designed, then all is right with the world. However, if the bullet failed to expand, the defender loses less wounding potential with the heavier bullet's deeper penetration. Obvioulsy deeper penetration increases the chances of an over penetration and the liability dangers associated with that.
The points made in the article raised the question in my mind, "Should a person change their preferred carry ammo based on the weather?"
I happen to follow the idea of Dr. Fackler and Jeff Cooper so my preference in .45 ACP is a .230gr JHP or a 147gr JHP .357 in my SP101. These are my everyday rounds, so I don't feel the need to change with the season.
Anybody else feel differently?
