Here’s Why: Spend The Money To Test Hollow Points

Published on July 22, 2023
Duration: 4:12

This guide emphasizes the critical importance of testing defensive hollow-point ammunition through your specific firearm before carrying it. The presenter, Spinfirearms, shares a personal experience where an untested hollow-point load caused multiple malfunctions, highlighting the risk of relying on ammunition without live-fire verification. The process involves initial testing with range ammo, followed by thorough testing of defensive rounds, and periodic cycling of carry ammunition to ensure ongoing reliability.

Quick Summary

Testing defensive hollow-point ammunition in your carry firearm is essential for reliability. Firearms can be picky with certain bullet designs, and untested rounds can cause critical malfunctions like failures to feed. Always verify reliability through live-fire testing before carrying defensive ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: M&P 40 Shield Performance Center
  2. 00:05Personal Carry Philosophy: Comfort & Training
  3. 00:28Call to Action: Support the Channel
  4. 00:38Importance of Testing Defensive Rounds
  5. 00:47The Range Ammo vs. Carry Ammo Trap
  6. 00:56The Cost of Unreliable Carry Ammo
  7. 01:07Personal Malfunction Experience
  8. 01:17Details of the Malfunctions (Failures to Feed)
  9. 01:27Realization: Untested Ammunition
  10. 01:34Firearm and Ammunition Pickiness
  11. 01:42Hollow Point Design Challenges
  12. 01:55The High Stakes of Malfunctions
  13. 02:00Recommended Testing Protocol
  14. 02:09Cycling Carry Ammunition
  15. 02:17Why Testing is Non-Negotiable
  16. 02:25Learning from Mistakes
  17. 02:49Conclusion & Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Testing hollow-point ammunition is crucial because firearms can be 'picky' with certain bullet designs. Untested defensive rounds can lead to critical malfunctions like failures to feed, which could have severe consequences in a self-defense situation. Always verify reliability before carrying.

What is the recommended process for testing defensive ammunition?

First, use range ammunition for initial firearm function testing. Then, purchase a box of your intended defensive hollow-point ammunition and fire it through your firearm. If it runs reliably, load it into your carry magazines. Periodically cycle this ammunition to ensure continued performance.

Can range ammunition be used as a substitute for testing carry ammunition?

No, range ammunition should not be used as a substitute for testing your defensive hollow-point carry ammunition. While good for initial function checks, range ammo has different characteristics. Defensive rounds, especially hollow points, require specific testing to ensure they feed and function reliably in your firearm.

What are common malfunctions associated with untested hollow-point ammunition?

A common malfunction, as experienced by the speaker, is a 'failure to feed,' where the bullet fails to chamber properly from the magazine. This can happen because hollow points have different shapes and wider openings that may catch on the firearm's feed ramp or barrel.

More Training & Techniques Videos You Might Like

More from SPN Firearms

View all →