Federal 9mm 115gr JHP +P+ in Clear Ballistics Gel - Page 2

rodfac · November 18, 2018, 06:31 AM

WC145, good post on what is great ammunition IMHO.

Federal's 9BPLE 115 gr JHP is affordable enough for decent practice and to ensure reliable feeding one's carry piece, it's accurate in the guns tested (also my Mklll BHP, M11A1, P290, P225A1, and a venerable Colt Series 70 Gov't Model), and expands well in a valid testing medium.

Further, I'd opine that the FBI protocol regarding penetration through barriers is less important for civilians than it is for LEO's. For me, as a civilian, I'm shooting, if forced to, in a defensive mode; whereas LEO's may need to take the fight to the aggressor. For the majority of street encounters that I can imagine, as well as home invasion scenarios, over-penetration is real and valid concern for me. The Federal round tested addresses those concerns, and its shortfall vs. the FBI penetration "standard" is a positive attribute, IMO.

It's only drawback that I can see, is that it doesn't cost over a buck a round for the cachet of a 'magic' bullet....YMMV but it's a good choice for my guns and living arrangements. Rod

November 18, 2018, 06:31 AM	#26
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,624	WC145, good post on what is great ammunition IMHO. Federal's 9BPLE 115 gr JHP is affordable enough for decent practice and to ensure reliable feeding one's carry piece, it's accurate in the guns tested (also my Mklll BHP, M11A1, P290, P225A1, and a venerable Colt Series 70 Gov't Model), and expands well in a valid testing medium. Further, I'd opine that the FBI protocol regarding penetration through barriers is less important for civilians than it is for LEO's. For me, as a civilian, I'm shooting, if forced to, in a defensive mode; whereas LEO's may need to take the fight to the aggressor. For the majority of street encounters that I can imagine, as well as home invasion scenarios, over-penetration is real and valid concern for me. The Federal round tested addresses those concerns, and its shortfall vs. the FBI penetration "standard" is a positive attribute, IMO. It's only drawback that I can see, is that it doesn't cost over a buck a round for the cachet of a 'magic' bullet....YMMV but it's a good choice for my guns and living arrangements. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.