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Legality of Hollow points

DreQo

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deepdiver

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mvpel wrote:
I found out what my town's PD carries, and carry the same - Winchester Silvertip JHP.
While that is an excellent round in full size pistols, be aware that if you carry a compact or sub-compact, that round loses far more velocity than most in a sub-5" barrel than other modern rounds from the tests I have seen.
 

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Considering that the most likely use of said ammo in my Glock 30 will be at ranges less than 20 feet away, I don't reckon that the loss of velocity at that range will be enough to make a difference one way or the other. :lol:
 

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mvpel wrote:
Considering that the most likely use of said ammo in my Glock 30 will be at ranges less than 20 feet away, I don't reckon that the loss of velocity at that range will be enough to make a difference one way or the other. :lol:
That is probably true. Just threw it out there for general info as it was something I came across that I found surprising. ;)
 
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