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shield20 · July 22, 2005, 11:09 AM

So what was the truth behind the wound channel size...did you get it figured out? What about EFMJ in .45? Is that better (i.e. bigger channel) then in 9mm? Any penetration numbers for the different EFMJ available for comparison to other jhp?

Real quick I tried a LITTLE of the 45 efmj in my XSE yesterday - seemed ok but the last round hung up (didn't go fully into battery) - could be the mag, or the lighter round - need to test more, but at over $17 for 20 vs under $12 for the 200gr TAP I just fell in love with, it is a tough sell.

July 22, 2005, 11:09 AM	#2
shield20 Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2005 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 1,371	So what was the truth behind the wound channel size...did you get it figured out? What about EFMJ in .45? Is that better (i.e. bigger channel) then in 9mm? Any penetration numbers for the different EFMJ available for comparison to other jhp? Real quick I tried a LITTLE of the 45 efmj in my XSE yesterday - seemed ok but the last round hung up (didn't go fully into battery) - could be the mag, or the lighter round - need to test more, but at over $17 for 20 vs under $12 for the 200gr TAP I just fell in love with, it is a tough sell.