Just recently bought my first Glock. (17 Gen 4).. OC'd to wal-mart off Lynnhaven and Princess Anne. I was looking for some 9mm and all they had was *Federal Classic 115g Hollowpoints*.. Never heard of it and it was 15.xx for a box of 50. Can I shoot this stuff like some normal FMJ orrrr?
Must admit that is a [highlight]little[/highlight] disturbing. You bought a gun which you are OCing and don't know what various ammos are or how they will function in your pistol? Please get more instruction.
FMJ = full metal jacket. Generally feeds best, but is considered lowest in terms of a good defensive round.
115 g Federal Classic HP - low grade defensive round, but adequate. At the price above, they rival the cost of FMJ. No reason to not use them at the range and for defensive carry if that is what fits your budget for now.
Will your gun feed them well and consistently w/o a FTF? Have you run 2-300 rounds of your carry ammo through your gun to make sure it is broken in and has no problems with the ammo selected? If not then you do not know if you have a reliable combination and are betting your life on an unknown.
Assumptions are even more disturbing... Although I didn't make myself as clear as I could have, play nice.
I will never know how various ammo will work in my pistol without shooting it first.. If I lose $15 finding out, so be it.
I run 124g Hydra-shok as my defensive ammo. I was shopping for some practice brass and that's all Wal-Mart had, Federal Classic hollowpoints..never said it was going to be my personal defense round I was just wondering if anyone had any experiences firing said round. At $15 a box for 50 it's still cheaper than my local gun range I just didn't know if I could run it like *FMJ* ... full metal jacket yes I know thank you sir.
I was responding to the information you provided. I was NOT trying to be insulting.
"Can" means are you
able to shoot it like FMJ - well maybe, but only you can determine that for your gun. Some guns don't like certain ammo = failure to feed, different point of aim, etc., etc. Having never heard of Federal 115g HP is almost like saying one has never heard of Winchester white box ammo. That would indicate to most others a certain lack of relatively common knowledge.
Again though - I was Not trying to be insulting. I said it was a "little" disturbing. I may come across as grouchy late at night, first thing in the morning, or any time in between :lol: - I'll buy you a cup of coffee next time I'm down that way to make up for it.
I did indicated that there was "No reason to not use them at the range" - at that price they probably beat any price other than reloading.
If you ever decide to look at other defensive ammo, check out
Federal HST. It is several generations improved over Hydro-Shok and I believe designed by the same man. Superior expansion, weight retention, and very reasonably priced - you should pay about $25/box of fifty.
Most guys my daughters meet know I carry but they are surprised when they find out my daughters shoot (well) too. 
