Hollow Points Vs FMJ? #pumpkin

Published on October 18, 2025
Duration: 0:49

This video compares the terminal ballistics of 9mm Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Hollow Point (HP) ammunition using pumpkins as a test medium. The FMJ round showed a clean pass-through, while the HP round expanded significantly, causing much greater damage. The test highlights the effectiveness of hollow points for self-defense due to their superior stopping power and tissue disruption.

Quick Summary

Hollow point bullets are designed to expand upon impact, causing significantly more tissue damage and energy transfer compared to FMJ rounds. In a pumpkin test, a 9mm FMJ round showed a clean pass-through, while a 9mm Hollow Point round expanded, causing much greater internal disruption and a larger exit wound.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: FMJ vs Hollow Point
  2. 00:099mm FMJ Pumpkin Test
  3. 00:22Hollow Point Pumpkin Test
  4. 00:37Comparison & Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Hollow Point and FMJ bullets?

FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) bullets have a metal jacket covering the entire projectile, designed for penetration and less expansion. Hollow Point bullets have a cavity in the tip, engineered to expand upon impact, increasing the wound channel and stopping power, making them generally preferred for self-defense.

How did the 9mm FMJ perform in the pumpkin test?

The 9mm FMJ round passed through the pumpkin cleanly, creating a distinct entry and exit hole. While some material was displaced, the pumpkin remained largely intact, showing minimal internal damage or fragmentation from the projectile.

What were the results of the 9mm Hollow Point test?

The 9mm Hollow Point round caused significantly more damage. Upon impact, it expanded dramatically, blowing out a large section of the pumpkin and demonstrating superior terminal ballistics compared to the FMJ round.

Are HSL Emergency Pack 9mm Hollow Points a good self-defense option?

The video suggests HSL Emergency Pack 9mm Hollow Points are an affordable reload option. Their performance in the test, showing significant expansion and damage, indicates they are a viable choice for self-defense ammunition, offering effective terminal ballistics.

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