[Rinnwald]

I always trust the Brits for gun information. A .38 Special revolver can fire a variety of bullet types, including semi-wadcutters, jacketed hollow points (no, they are not the same thing), and “lead” bullets.

I’m assuming the NYPD noted the brass left in the gun, and searched Chapman’s home for his ammo. They would have noted if there were discrepancies. He could very well just have had a mixed load in his cylinder, especially if he was scrounging given NYC’s gun laws.

[Fai Mao]

I alternate jacketed hollow points and FMJ in my GP-100 intentionally. Just in case I have to shot through something that would stop a hollow point.

[Steven Scharf]

Chapman’s home for his ammo

Mark David Chapman was living on the 11th floor of the 63rd Street YMCA. My brother was living one floor below him.

[cpdiii]

I always trust the Brits for gun information. A .38 Special revolver can fire a variety of bullet types, including semi-wadcutters, jacketed hollow points (no, they are not the same thing), and “lead” bullets.

Good post. The ignorance displayed in the article is appalling.