What 9mm ammo do the LEO's use?

gap1916

October 24, 2003 19:21

I was wondering what 9mm ammo the Law Enforcment community is authorized to use. I have read the specs on what works best but that does not mean the LEO's are authorized to use it.

Greg

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  moose56

  October 24, 2003 20:01

  We use Federal Hi-shok 115 JHP out of the 9mm.
  
  Moose

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  Laredo Lefty

  October 24, 2003 21:11

  Greg, It varies from dept to dept. My dept uses the 147 gr Win SXT, and prior to that the Blk Talon 147 gr.
  
  We can also carry .40 and .45 cal.
  
  Joe

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  mballai

  October 25, 2003 07:45

  I was just reading a recent column by Massad Ayoob and he made the wise recommendation that a civilian find out what his local PD uses and then do likewise. This can be used to eliminate malicious intent if you ever found yourself at the wrong end of a criminal or civil trial.
  
  If you don't have access to this information, you can't go wrong with Gold Dots, Hydra Shoks or Golden Sabers should do the job.
  
  
  Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead

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  Txs

  October 26, 2003 03:41

  Actually, the trend toward issuing the 9mmP as a primary handgun for law enforcment use is fading. Larger calibers, like the .40 or .45 are making a comeback with LEO's after years of problems with the smaller round.
  
  But in answer to your question, my agency issues Winchester 115 gr. +P+ for officer's back-up/off duty weapons.

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  nmyers

  October 26, 2003 05:07

  Wiley Clapp has an article in the latest Guns & Ammo magazine concerning the changes made in 9mm ammo since the days of the "wonder nines". Wiley says that most professionals staying with 9mm now use 124 gr HP or 147 gr factory loads, since these outperform the lighter weight bullets.
  
  Neal

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  Dyer_Maker

  October 26, 2003 12:50

  We carry .40's but my friend works for the FBI and they use Gold Dot in their mp5's.

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