Duty Ammo Selection Process (edc gun included)

Published on December 3, 2024
Duration: 11:30

This video emphasizes the critical importance of testing carry and duty ammunition in your specific firearm to ensure reliable cycling and consistent point of impact. The speaker, identifying as an 'average hollow point drama enjoyer,' stresses that ammunition performance is firearm-dependent and that simply assuming an ammunition type will work is a dangerous oversight. Testing approximately 100 rounds of your chosen carry ammunition is recommended to confirm functionality and check for significant point of impact shifts compared to range ammunition.

Quick Summary

Testing your carry or duty ammunition in your specific firearm is critical for ensuring reliable cycling and consistent point of impact. Firing approximately 100 rounds helps confirm compatibility and identify any POI shifts compared to your training ammunition, preventing malfunctions during critical self-defense situations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Previous Video Recap
  2. 00:19The Importance of Ammunition Testing
  3. 00:34Bottom Line Up Front: Test Your Ammo
  4. 01:15Clarifying Ammunition-Firearm Compatibility
  5. 02:35How Automatically Cycling Weapons Work
  6. 03:02Testing for Lock-up and Cycling
  7. 03:25Glock 26 Example: Feed Ramp Interfacing
  8. 03:52Selecting and Testing Carry Ammo
  9. 04:13Checking for Point of Impact Shift
  10. 04:46Follow-up Question: Have You Tested Your Ammo?
  11. 05:09Testing 100 Rounds of Carry Ammo
  12. 06:02Speaker's Carry Ammunition Example
  13. 06:30What's More Valuable: Reliability or Untested Ammo?
  14. 07:22The Problem with Untested Duty Ammo
  15. 08:21Valuable Comments vs. Conjecture
  16. 09:04Call for Comments & Experience Sharing
  17. 09:11Question 1: Tested Duty Ammo?
  18. 09:20Question 2: Reliability vs. Untested Carry Ammo
  19. 09:47Missing the Point: Defective Gun vs. Ammo Compatibility
  20. 10:03Using Comments for Productive Discussion
  21. 10:38Channel Support & Patreon
  22. 11:05Sign Off

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to test your carry ammunition in your firearm?

Testing your carry ammunition in your specific firearm is crucial because every gun's operating system is unique. This ensures the ammunition cycles reliably, preventing malfunctions during critical moments. It also helps identify any point of impact shifts compared to your training ammunition, ensuring consistent accuracy when it matters most.

What is the recommended number of rounds to test for carry ammunition?

The speaker recommends testing approximately 100 rounds of your chosen carry or duty ammunition in your firearm. This quantity provides a sufficient sample size to gain confidence in the ammunition's reliability and its compatibility with your specific gun's mechanics.

What is a 'point of impact shift' and why should I check for it?

A point of impact (POI) shift occurs when different types of ammunition cause your firearm to shoot to a different spot on the target. It's vital to check for this shift between your range ammo and your carry ammo to ensure your firearm is zeroed correctly and you can make accurate shots when needed.

Should I assume all ammunition will work in my Glock or other carry gun?

No, you should never assume all ammunition will work reliably in your firearm. Even within the same brand, different ammunition types can interact differently with your gun's feed ramps and cycling mechanisms. Testing is essential for any firearm intended for self-defense or duty use.

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