FBI transitions to 9mm

[ripnbst]

http://loadoutroom.com/12077/fbi-going-9mm-comes-science/

A great read for all concerned with caliber as it relates to effectiveness of SD.

 

[warmep]

Very interesting. Anyone know what projectile/cartridge they're going to be using?

 

[Surveyor1653]

Uproarious 45ACP banter and discussion of FBI manliness in 3, 2, 1....

 

[JCW355]

My guess, speer gold dot.

 

[jmike314]

Federal HST 147gr?

 

[farmerbyron]

Federal HST 147gr?

That is my choice. Well, 124gr +P anyways.





As for the reason I choose 124gr over 147gr.


(From Streichers website)
Specifications (124 GR/124 GR +P):

Velocity in Feet Per Second
Muzzle: 1150/1200
25: 1095/1136
50: 1049/1083
75: 1010/1039
100: 977/1002

Energy in Foot Pounds
Muzzle: 364/396
25: 330/355
50: 303/323
75: 281/297
100: 263/277

Specifications (147 GR/147 GR +P):

Velocity in Feet Per Second
Muzzle: 1000/1050
25: 976/1020
50: 953/994
75: 933/970
100: 914/949

Energy in Foot Pounds
Muzzle: 326/360
25: 311/340
50: 297/323
75: 284/307
100: 273/294

 

[MoBoost]

But, but, but ... what about SOCOM and tanks, freaking tanks man!?
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[yukonjack]

Wussies!! They should be carrying .45 calibers like everyother wannabe mall ninja in America.