9mm +P FMJ?

ajgranda · October 29th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Hi,

I plan to carry into NJ next summer, but they only allow FMJ. Looking for something better than my current Fed Am Eagle practice fmj. The only one I know that is hotter is the Winchester Ranger Nato FMJ. Is there anything else that's better for DC? I'll be carrying this in my G26.

Thanks

JD · October 29th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Fed. Expanding Full Metal Jacket would be my way to go. 9mm +P FMJ may yield over penetration which may exit your target with no expansion to help keep the projectile inside the body cavity and the extra velocity moving it along.

Cuda66 · October 29th, 2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD

Fed. Expanding Full Metal Jacket would be my way to go. 9mm +P FMJ may yield over penetration which may exit your target with no expansion to help keep the projectile inside the body cavity and the extra velocity moving it along.

+ many to that.

JD · October 29th, 2009, 10:32 AM

Some other options would be Corbon Pow'r Ball or the new Hornady Critical Defense. I didn't care for the test results of the Pow'r ball when I tried them side by side with the Fed. EFMJ rounds and the Critical Defense may be hard to find.

I found the Pow'r ball to be a smidge hot in .40 when compared to other rounds, I don't know the exact powder charge, but as .40 is on the ragged edge of sanity as far as velocity/cartridge make up to start with I was put off by the snappiness of the cartridge. My groups also opened up with the Pow'r Ball when shooting rapid fire and slow fire.

To be fair I'd suggest buying a small sampling of each, the Fed. EFMJ, the Hornady Critical Defense (If that is permitted in NJ) and the Pow'r Ball.
I'm assuming that you're carrying into NJ under LEOSA?

rmilchman · October 29th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Lucky for you being able to carry in NJ. I live hear and can not.

For HD I have 124 +P EMJ in my G 19.

ajgranda · October 29th, 2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD

Some other options would be Corbon Pow'r Ball or the new Hornady Critical Defense. I didn't care for the test results of the Pow'r ball when I tried them side by side with the Fed. EFMJ rounds and the Critical Defense may be hard to find.

I found the Pow'r ball to be a smidge hot in .40 when compared to other rounds, I don't know the exact powder charge, but as .40 is on the ragged edge of sanity as far as velocity/cartridge make up to start with I was put off by the snappiness of the cartridge. My groups also opened up with the Pow'r Ball when shooting rapid fire and slow fire.

To be fair I'd suggest buying a small sampling of each, the Fed. EFMJ, the Hornady Critical Defense (If that is permitted in NJ) and the Pow'r Ball.
I'm assuming that you're carrying into NJ under LEOSA?

Great, thanks for the recommendations. Yes, I will be carrying under HR218 (LEOSA). I live on the border of NY/CT. This was the main reason I decided to qualify yearly and be protected under HR218. Most Ret LEO do not bother and some still carry into an adjoining state. I would never take the chance.

leibdav1 · October 29th, 2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuda66

+ many to that.

If they specifically disallow hollow points, rather than mandate fmj, these are great rounds. A little pricey, but great rounds.

10thmtn · October 29th, 2009, 02:35 PM

If you can find the 9mm 124gr +P EFMJ anywhere...PLEASE let me know! I cannot seem to find any anywhere. I had them on backorder from Streichers for months - ended up with Hornady CD instead.

Queensidecas · October 29th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Federal EMFJ solves this problem like many have stated but I would be SURE that EMFJ would not be considered a "Hollowpoint" EMFG just sorta collapses and arent really hollowed out per se. Powerballs on the other hand are hollowpoints with a ball on the end so that they feed better in finiky pistols. I could see powerballs not passing muster on not being a hollowpoint (since they are)

rmilchman · October 29th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Unless I'm looking incorrectly I no longer see federal showing 124 +p on their website. It only shows 105.

October 29th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#1
ajgranda Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 38	9mm +P FMJ? Hi, I plan to carry into NJ next summer, but they only allow FMJ. Looking for something better than my current Fed Am Eagle practice fmj. The only one I know that is hotter is the Winchester Ranger Nato FMJ. Is there anything else that's better for DC? I'll be carrying this in my G26. Thanks __________________ Retired LEO H.R.218 Qualified G26 MVRxxx "Be safe and stay alert"

October 29th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,639	Fed. Expanding Full Metal Jacket would be my way to go. 9mm +P FMJ may yield over penetration which may exit your target with no expansion to help keep the projectile inside the body cavity and the extra velocity moving it along. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

October 29th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#4
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,639	Some other options would be Corbon Pow'r Ball or the new Hornady Critical Defense. I didn't care for the test results of the Pow'r ball when I tried them side by side with the Fed. EFMJ rounds and the Critical Defense may be hard to find. I found the Pow'r ball to be a smidge hot in .40 when compared to other rounds, I don't know the exact powder charge, but as .40 is on the ragged edge of sanity as far as velocity/cartridge make up to start with I was put off by the snappiness of the cartridge. My groups also opened up with the Pow'r Ball when shooting rapid fire and slow fire. To be fair I'd suggest buying a small sampling of each, the Fed. EFMJ, the Hornady Critical Defense (If that is permitted in NJ) and the Pow'r Ball. I'm assuming that you're carrying into NJ under LEOSA? __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

October 29th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#8
10thmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 656	If you can find the 9mm 124gr +P EFMJ anywhere...PLEASE let me know! I cannot seem to find any anywhere. I had them on backorder from Streichers for months - ended up with Hornady CD instead. __________________ The People ARE the Militia, and have a DUTY (not just a right) to be both armed and proficient in the use of said arms. Ex-Army officer; Hurricane Andrew Relief, FL, 1992; Operation Restore Hope, Somalia, 1993 NRA Life Member; Range Safety Officer Glock 26, CT Laserguard, Smartcarry

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October 29th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#5
rmilchman Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 393	Lucky for you being able to carry in NJ. I live hear and can not. For HD I have 124 +P EMJ in my G 19.

October 29th, 2009, 02:49 PM	#9
Queensidecas Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 53	Federal EMFJ solves this problem like many have stated but I would be SURE that EMFJ would not be considered a "Hollowpoint" EMFG just sorta collapses and arent really hollowed out per se. Powerballs on the other hand are hollowpoints with a ball on the end so that they feed better in finiky pistols. I could see powerballs not passing muster on not being a hollowpoint (since they are)

October 29th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#10
rmilchman Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 393	Unless I'm looking incorrectly I no longer see federal showing 124 +p on their website. It only shows 105.