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bamaranger · October 31, 2013, 04:08 PM

There are some convincing arguments posed that HP will often not give sufficient penetration to ensure striking vital organs and yielding a stop. Though it is old news and a bad design, the FBI Miami shoot out is one example.

I'd search for a truncated FMJ in 9mm, preferably 124gr, a compromise of weight and velocity, but would not rule out the 147 load noted elsewhere.

October 31, 2013, 04:08 PM	#20
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	shape There are some convincing arguments posed that HP will often not give sufficient penetration to ensure striking vital organs and yielding a stop. Though it is old news and a bad design, the FBI Miami shoot out is one example. I'd search for a truncated FMJ in 9mm, preferably 124gr, a compromise of weight and velocity, but would not rule out the 147 load noted elsewhere.