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From: cash@convex.com (Peter Cash)
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Subject: Re: PMC .44 Hollow Points
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Date: 27 May 91 21:44:23 GMT
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As a previous respondent pointed out, these tubular bullets have not been
proven in combat. In addition, I have read that they have a tendency to
shoot very low. 

As a general principle, I would not use any self-defense load that I had
not fired extensively in practice. I would also stick to "mainstream" loads
that have had extensive testing.

I would recommend two self defense loads for use in .44 Special and Magnum
revolvers: the Winchester Silvertip .44 Special, and the Federal
semi-wadcutter in the same chambering. The Federal is considerably "hotter"
than the Silvertip (it is, in fact, the hottest .44 Special I have ever
fired); in addition, its soft lead bullet causes considerable barrel
leading. The Silvertip is milder, and the silvertip bullet is more fragile;
thus, the Silvertip should be used if overpenetration is a concern.




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