why is it so hard to find hollow points?

tomuchgear · 07-14-2008, 08:48 PM

went to one of the local gun stores today. they had no freaking hollow points for my 45's. picked up last two boxes they had of hydrashock, and another fun hollow point

. i couldnt believe how low there stock of really every thing was. normaly they have a very wide selection of ammo. oh the three boxes i got today were for my nine's.

min0 lee · 07-14-2008, 09:19 PM

Try asking Clemson, this is his home.

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Splash Log · 07-14-2008, 09:24 PM

I thought that was Will Brinks pad

min0 lee · 07-14-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Splash Log

I thought that was Will Brinks pad

DOMS · 07-14-2008, 09:43 PM

How much do you want to bet that house will never be robbed?

danzik17 · 07-14-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DOMS

How much do you want to bet that house will never be robbed?

10$.

Followup:

How much do you want to bet that we will never find the guy who tries to rob this house?

tomuchgear · 07-15-2008, 09:24 AM

that house is freaking amazing.

bigss75 · 07-15-2008, 10:39 AM

Is that the house of the guy in florida who died? He was "big" news to a lot of liberal outlets for having 2000+ guns

min0 lee · 07-15-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bigss75

Is that the house of the guy in florida who died? He was "big" news to a lot of liberal outlets for having 2000+ guns

I have no idea.

KelJu · 07-15-2008, 11:04 AM

You must have just had the bad luck of going to a place that was running low at the time. Every seller of handgun ammunition in my area sells hollow points in at least 3 different brands.

My question is why do you need 2 boxes of hollow points? I keep a clip full of hollow points for when I am carrying just in case I have to shot someone or something, but I practice shoot with cheap 9mm Winchester. The stuff is like $4.00 for a box of 50.

I am very happy that I have never had to fire a hollow point. I have seen others waste money shooting expensive ammo for no reason other than to see what it does to a stump, tree, ect. It seems a little foolish to me.

**dg806** · 07-15-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KelJu

You must have just had the bad luck of going to a place that was running low at the time. Every seller of handgun ammunition in my area sells hollow points in at least 3 different brands.

My question is why do you need 2 boxes of hollow points? I keep a clip full of hollow points for when I am carrying just in case I have to shot someone or something, but I practice shoot with cheap 9mm Winchester. The stuff is like $4.00 for a box of 50.

I am very happy that I have never had to fire a hollow point. I have seen others waste money shooting expensive ammo for no reason other than to see what it does to a stump, tree, ect. It seems a little foolish to me.

You want to practice with what you carry so you know how it shoots and that it will be realible when you fire it.

**IainDaniel** · 07-15-2008, 11:09 AM

Excuse my ignorance.... but why would you need a hollow tip?

min0 lee · 07-15-2008, 11:17 AM

Just curious, are they illegal in some states?
Correct me if I am wrong but they penetrate bullet proof vest...do they?

DaMayor · 07-15-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Try asking Clemson, this is his home.

tomuchgear · 07-15-2008, 11:45 AM

simple really yes you want to know how a gun is going to handle when using +p, and jhp hollow points. you have to get used to it. as for home defence i prefer hollow points or a nice flat tip. either one tears through your target very nicely. as for why you would want more you never know when they will quit selling them. i would prefer to have a nice stock. i am one of those people that assumes with the way things are going some thing bad will happen. i would rather be able to fend off a attacker/attackers for a long period of time. always best to be prepared. for plinking a cheap shell is fine, but for personal protection best stopping power is what you want. 9mm dont have the best stopping power but a better shell is going to help with the job. i prefer 9mm's due to the lack of recoil. i also choose to stock a few larger callibers if needed.

hope that answers the questions.

min0 lee · 07-15-2008, 11:49 AM

How brokeback can you get!

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Originally Posted by DaMayor

KelJu · 07-15-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Excuse my ignorance.... but why would you need a hollow tip?

They are more accurate, and have much more stopping power. Hollow point bullets expand and loses their casings on contact. It rarely ricochets or penetrates an object which lessens the possibility of hitting anyone other than the target. You could shoot someone with a full metal jacket, and the bullet could go through them and hit a bystander. When hollow points hit, it is more like a small bomb going off in the person you shoot. The hollow-points are more likely to cripple or kill the person you shoot, where as a full metal jacketed bullet might give your opponent a chance to shoot you even after being shot.

NeilPearson · 07-15-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Excuse my ignorance.... but why would you need a hollow tip?

Many Americans have this idea that they need to be prepared to fight off a militia in case there is some type of civil war or something...

NeilPearson · 07-15-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tomuchgear

as for why you would want more you never know when they will quit selling them. i would prefer to have a nice stock. i am one of those people that assumes with the way things are going some thing bad will happen. i would rather be able to fend off a attacker/attackers for a long period of time. always best to be prepared.

See... that goes way beyond protecting your home from theft

BulkMeUp · 07-15-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NeilPearson

Many Americans have this idea that they need to be prepared to fight off a militia in case there is some type of civil war or something...

You mean the Red Coats aren't coming???

NeilPearson · 07-15-2008, 01:06 PM

Now I better watch out... they might be coming after me for offending their right to bear arms

min0 lee · 07-15-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NeilPearson

See... that goes way beyond protecting your home from theft

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Originally Posted by BulkMeUp

You mean the Red Coats aren't coming???

Nope, it's in case they want our Brainzzzz!

min0 lee · 07-15-2008, 01:08 PM

DaMayor · 07-15-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Nope, it's in case they want our Brainzzzz!
]

That's why I don't worry about guns.

They'd starve to death if they attacked me anyway.

min0 lee · 07-15-2008, 01:32 PM

KelJu · 07-15-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NeilPearson

Many Americans have this idea that they need to be prepared to fight off a militia in case there is some type of civil war or something...

That is pretty ignorant statement.

DaMayor · 07-15-2008, 02:19 PM

That's right, NEIL!

There will be NO IGNORANT STATEMENTS allowed here at IM.

AND NO LEVITY, DAMN IT!!

NeilPearson · 07-15-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KelJu

That is pretty ignorant statement.

Why is that? I know people like that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomuchgear

as for why you would want more you never know when they will quit selling them. i would prefer to have a nice stock. i am one of those people that assumes with the way things are going some thing bad will happen. i would rather be able to fend off a attacker/attackers for a long period of time. always best to be prepared.

Is that not what this boils down to?

So if that is an ignorant statement, please explain why else anyone would need an arsenal of weapons.

NeilPearson · 07-15-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMayor

That's right, NEIL!

There will be NO IGNORANT STATEMENTS allowed here at IM.

AND NO LEVITY, DAMN IT!!

yeah, I thought open chat was all about who can make the most ignorant statement... I guess I just assumed it was a contest

KelJu · 07-15-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NeilPearson

Why is that? I know people like that.

Is that not what this boils down to?

So if that is an ignorant statement, please explain why else anyone would need an arsenal of weapons.

Your answer to why people prefer hollow points is that some Americans are afraid they will have to fight off a militia. That makes no sense.

Sure, there are many people who are waiting for some sort of revolution or uprising. I have never met anyone who is preparing for war, but I am certain they exist and they are a small minority within the community of gun owners. I do know people who carry guns for protection, and the bullet that offers the most protection is a hollow point.

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tomuchgear is gettin divorcd n drnkn Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 1,682 Photos: 5	why is it so hard to find hollow points? went to one of the local gun stores today. they had no freaking hollow points for my 45's. picked up last two boxes they had of hydrashock, and another fun hollow point. i couldnt believe how low there stock of really every thing was. normaly they have a very wide selection of ammo. oh the three boxes i got today were for my nine's. i bet in the world you live in every one is a pony, eats rainbows, and craps butterflys. there is no damn justice in the world.

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tomuchgear is gettin divorcd n drnkn Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 1,682 Photos: 5	that house is freaking amazing. i bet in the world you live in every one is a pony, eats rainbows, and craps butterflys. there is no damn justice in the world.

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min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	Just curious, are they illegal in some states? Correct me if I am wrong but they penetrate bullet proof vest...do they? How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

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Splash Log Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,311	I thought that was Will Brinks pad

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KelJu Thats Dr. Keke to you! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In my imagination. Posts: 10,159 Photos: 2	You must have just had the bad luck of going to a place that was running low at the time. Every seller of handgun ammunition in my area sells hollow points in at least 3 different brands. My question is why do you need 2 boxes of hollow points? I keep a clip full of hollow points for when I am carrying just in case I have to shot someone or something, but I practice shoot with cheap 9mm Winchester. The stuff is like $4.00 for a box of 50. I am very happy that I have never had to fire a hollow point. I have seen others waste money shooting expensive ammo for no reason other than to see what it does to a stump, tree, ect. It seems a little foolish to me.

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tomuchgear is gettin divorcd n drnkn Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 1,682 Photos: 5	simple really yes you want to know how a gun is going to handle when using +p, and jhp hollow points. you have to get used to it. as for home defence i prefer hollow points or a nice flat tip. either one tears through your target very nicely. as for why you would want more you never know when they will quit selling them. i would prefer to have a nice stock. i am one of those people that assumes with the way things are going some thing bad will happen. i would rather be able to fend off a attacker/attackers for a long period of time. always best to be prepared. for plinking a cheap shell is fine, but for personal protection best stopping power is what you want. 9mm dont have the best stopping power but a better shell is going to help with the job. i prefer 9mm's due to the lack of recoil. i also choose to stock a few larger callibers if needed. hope that answers the questions. i bet in the world you live in every one is a pony, eats rainbows, and craps butterflys. there is no damn justice in the world.

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