Can 115 grain 9mm be used for self-defense?
The goal is to point out that the 115 gr. FMJ 9mm round is a great choice for practice and for matches, but don’t load your self defense handgun with that same ammunition. The safest choice for self-defense purposes is a hollow point round, regardless of the caliber.
Is Federal ammo good for self-defense?
The Federal HST LE bullet is designed to expand to create a large wound cavity. The ammo provides a good combination of expansion consistency, penetration depth, and reliability for self defense use. This is trustworthy defensive ammunition, if you believe in the testing.
Is 9mm and 9mm Luger the same cartridge?
9mm and 9mm Luger are the same. You can use them interchangeably. (Unless they simply have it listed as “9mm.”) The name honors Georg Luger, the German firearms engineer who in 1901 designed the cartridge for the German Weapons and Munitions Factory (DWM).
Can I order ammo directly from Federal?
Can I buy direct? We’re proud to offer direct online sales for all of our Premium ammunition and a wide selection of standard Federal products, as well as branded merchandise.
What kind of ammunition does personal defense punch use?
Protection now delivers a knockout blow. Punch™ draws from Federal® Ammunition’s decades of experience designing the world’s finest defensive handgun loads.
Which is more accurate 9mm or FMJ ammo?
A: Unless you are really looking for the highest accuracy, almost any 9mm brass cased ammo will be good for accurate target shooting. However, you might find that these Federal JHPs (or other JHP ammo from reputable manufacturers) are a little more accurate than standard FMJ ammo.
What kind of bullet is 9mm Luger bullet?
Specs Caliber 9mm Luger Bullet Weight 124 Bullet Style Jacketed Hollow Point Muzzle Velocity 1150 Test Barrel Length In 4
What kind of ammo does a police officer use?
Federal’s Hi-Shok 9mm 115 grain JHP (9BP) ammo is considered part of Federal’s Classic line of ammo. This self-defense round used to be a main stay in law-enforcement circles and is today probably considered a “gen 1” load by many but is still in use by some police departments.
