How many hollow point rounds should I have?

How many hollow point rounds should I have?

A good rule of thumb is to consider a 500-round stash your starting point for your handgun. That might seem high but it does go fast. Of those 500 rounds at least 150 should be defensive, not target rounds. If you can afford to stash mostly defensive ammo, do it.

What’s stronger a 9mm or 40?

40 caliber cartridge typically sports a heavier bullet with loads between from 135 to 180 grain, compared to between 115 and 147 grain for the 9mm. The heavier bullets of the . 40 caliber will be a little slower in velocity. 40 also delivers more felt recoil and has a slightly higher recoil velocity.

Is 40 cal ammo expensive?

40 S&W costs about 19 cents a round. Over the course of 1000 rounds, you could pay about $80 more for your ammunition if you’re shooting .

Can a hollow point bullet be used for target practice?

Lead is a soft metal, so bullets made solely of lead aren’t an excellent choice for self-defense rounds, but are okay for target practice. Hollow points are ideal for defensive use, but because of their price, you wouldn’t want to use them for target practice on a regular basis.

What kind of ammunition does a 40 caliber gun use?

.40 S&W modern hollow-point ammunition as well as .223 rounds from an M4. On autopsy it was discovered he had been shot 17 times with 11 rounds exiting his body. Despite these many wounds, he struggled with officers attempting to handcuff him before he died.

Can A.40 caliber round stop a bad guy?

A round is not effective in a defensive carry situation if it won’t stop a bad guy in his tracks, ideally with one shot. The .40 caliber is the Goldilocks round for many firearm makes: just small enough to fire in either small, medium, or large handguns, but mild enough to perform well.

Which is more accurate a 9mm or a 40 caliber?

Having more rounds in your pistol’s magazine increases the potential for accurate shots. Hence the FBI chose to make the change to the 9mm round, which usually offers a higher round count per magazine, faster and more accurate follow-up shots, less perceived recoil, and very similar physical bullet characteristics to the .40 S&W.