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To: andy58-in-nh
Pardon my ignorance; what is FMJ and JHP ? And will they work with any brand 9mm?
26 posted on 10/16/2008 7:20:21 PM PDT by gedeon3
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To: gedeon3
FMJ = Full Metal Jacket (more suitable for target rounds)
JHP = Jacketed Hollow Point (used for self-defense).
34 posted on 10/16/2008 7:30:08 PM PDT by andy58-in-nh (Somewhere in Illinois, a community is missing its organizer.)
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To: gedeon3

“Pardon my ignorance; what is FMJ and JHP ? “

Full metal jacket and jacket hollow point.


35 posted on 10/16/2008 7:30:33 PM PDT by Kirkwood
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To: gedeon3

FMJ = Full Metal Jacket

JHP = Jacketed Hollow Points.

RTFM on your firearm, and pay attention to what they say is appropriate ammunition for your weapon.

For example, some 9mm ammunition is called “+P”, which means they are higher pressure rounds than the standard 9mm round.

You’re getting a little extra punch, which, if you’re carrying a nine for self-protection is a Good Thing— but BE FOREWARNED: DO NOT USE +P in a nine unless your firearm is rated for it.

You could end up with a collection of high velocity metal fragments instead of a firearm, and some of said fragments would be heading in your direction.


36 posted on 10/16/2008 7:32:09 PM PDT by George Smiley (Palin is the real deal.)
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