turn_key21
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Friends,
I hope everyone is having a great day!
I wanted to pose a question for your consideration and discussion.
Topic: Steel Ammo
I had a friendly yet "heated" discourse with a salesman at a local hunting retail store. He seemed to strongly recommend the .9mm "Hornady® Critical Defense® Handgun Ammo". This particular ammo has a polymer tip that allows delayed expansion of the bullet upon contact. (ie: winter or bulky clothing would be pierced prior to bullet expanding on contact with flesh.) I agree this is a wonderful feature.
My problem is that I was told when purchasing my Khar CW9 that steel cased ammo (as is the case with the above mentioned ammo) should not be used in my handgun.
My question:
What should I consider when deciding if I should use steel ammo? (will not use at range, only for CC) Realistically what perils or dangers are present when using steel ammo? I wish I could find a similar product as above in a brass casing. (any suggestions?)
From what I see online, there is something about the coating they use on steel ammo that, can runt he risk of, if left in a recently fired (hot) barrel the coating may run the risk of melting and sticking up the chamber. Thoughts?
Thank you for your responses.
Stay Alert, Stay Alive!
-Turny_key21
I hope everyone is having a great day!
I wanted to pose a question for your consideration and discussion.
Topic: Steel Ammo
I had a friendly yet "heated" discourse with a salesman at a local hunting retail store. He seemed to strongly recommend the .9mm "Hornady® Critical Defense® Handgun Ammo". This particular ammo has a polymer tip that allows delayed expansion of the bullet upon contact. (ie: winter or bulky clothing would be pierced prior to bullet expanding on contact with flesh.) I agree this is a wonderful feature.
My problem is that I was told when purchasing my Khar CW9 that steel cased ammo (as is the case with the above mentioned ammo) should not be used in my handgun.
My question:
What should I consider when deciding if I should use steel ammo? (will not use at range, only for CC) Realistically what perils or dangers are present when using steel ammo? I wish I could find a similar product as above in a brass casing. (any suggestions?)
From what I see online, there is something about the coating they use on steel ammo that, can runt he risk of, if left in a recently fired (hot) barrel the coating may run the risk of melting and sticking up the chamber. Thoughts?
Thank you for your responses.
Stay Alert, Stay Alive!
-Turny_key21