Can I mix ammo in a magazine?

Bad gun advice and gun myths keep getting passed around, even when everyone knows it wrong. Mixing your carry ammo is one of those gun myths you hear from time to time. People suggest you should stack and alternate full metal jacket (FMJ) and jacketed hollow point (JHP) rounds in the magazine of your carry gun.

What is soft point ammo used for?

The soft point bullet is primarily used for hunting, with the deformation of the nose creating slower expansion and greater penetration than a hollow point of the same caliber. Naturally, there are times where this is very desirable – such as hunting big game in areas where hollow points are banned.

Should you carry hollow points or FMJ?

The Takeaway: Hollow point bullets are a more expensive round and best used for self defense situations, and loaded in your Every Day Carry (EDC) defense weapon. They are also best as your home defense weapon. Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds are best used for range shooting since they are much less expensive.

Are FMJ bullets bad for your gun?

Are Full Metal Jacket Bullets Bad for Your Gun? Actually, full metal jacket bullets can be good for your gun! On the other hand, and by design, the jacket material is harder than lead. So as it’s forced through the rifling of the barrel, it produces more friction and wear and tear on the steel.

Can you put different bullets in a gun?

Yes there are many guns out there that can use different size bullets. There are what is called “turkey” or combination guns that use two different sized barrels to shoot two different sized cartridges. Usually a shotgun barrel and a small caliber rifle barrel.

Which is better hollow point or soft point?

Advantages of Soft-Point Bullets The main advantage of a soft-point bullet is the balance between expansion and penetration. Hollow points, on the other hand, expand rapidly and expel all their energy quickly. Among the most common bullet types, they are the quickest to expand, but do not penetrate as deeply.

Is soft point good for home defense?

Unlike an FMJ bullet, however, it expands and inflicts greater damage as it penetrates soft tissue. Because of this, hunters commonly use them. They are popular for self-defense with revolvers and semi-automatic rifles as well.

Does the US military use hollow point bullets?

U.S. Army Military Police have been authorized to use hollow points on bases since 2010. The Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract selected versions of the Sig 320 as the M-17 and M-18.

Is 9mm hollow point effective?

In the case of hollow points, yes. The rounded and smooth surface of full metal jacket rounds means that these bullets are more likely to pass through the target. In this case, rounds intended to stop an attacker could travel through the body and result in less initial damage.

What is the difference between FMJ and soft point?

Soft-point bullets offer more expansion than a full metal jacket bullet and greater penetration than a hollow point. That makes them an ideal choice for hunting large, dangerous, and tough game, as well as, surprisingly, small game such as squirrels and rabbits.

Are RIP rounds better than hollow points?

They both transfer energy to a target much faster than a round-nosed bullet, which is more likely to exit the target still carrying a good portion of the original momentum. R I P ammo separates making several wound channels. Hollow points flatten or mushroom creating a bigger than bullet diameter single wound channel.