[JWagner]

I recently looked at some ammo at a gun show and there was a fair amount of frangible pistol ammo. I understand the no-lead thing and that there is little chance of a ricochet. Apart from that, does frangible ammo have stopping power? I note that the bullet weights are lower than the normal lead ammo. And, does the bullet break up in a soft target, such as a person? And if it does break up , does that make it unlikely that ballistics work could match the bullet to the gun? Do any of you have experience with this type of ammo?

 

[dreis454]

no. Some indoor ranges make you use it though.

 

[NickeyChevelle]

A frangible bullet is one that is designed to disintegrate into tiny particles upon impact to minimize their penetration for reasons of range safety, to limit environmental impact, or to limit the danger behind the intended target. Frangible bullets will disintegrate upon contact with a surface harder than the bullet itself. Frangible bullets are often used by shooters engaging in close quarter combat training to avoid ricochets; targets are placed on steel backing plates that serve to completely fragment the bullet. Frangible bullets are typically made of non-toxic metals, and are frequently used on "green" ranges and outdoor ranges where lead abatement is a concern.

One would not use frangible bullets to hunt humans or protect one's home.

 

[stroud6]

unless it is a glazer safety slug. a frangible round that will flat put a big hole in what every you are shooting at. mark