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I happened to catch an episode of 'Modern Marvels' the other day on bullets.
One of the topics covered was new frangible ammo that LE was said to be moving to which includes bullets formed from powdered metal and binders (Nylon in some cases).
Obviously the intent is to move away from lead ammo. The claim was that it can pierce body armor (car doors, etc.) on one side, but not come out the back (overpenetrate). They alleged that the stopping power was equal to or superior to tradional jacketed lead ammo.
These aren't Glazer bullets, but seem similar (turn to fragments/dust on impact).
Do any of you currently in law enforcement (or other fields) have experience with this new ammo in a real world scenario?
Is it realistic to believe that this type of ammo will supplant jacketed lead ammo any time soon?
One of the topics covered was new frangible ammo that LE was said to be moving to which includes bullets formed from powdered metal and binders (Nylon in some cases).
Obviously the intent is to move away from lead ammo. The claim was that it can pierce body armor (car doors, etc.) on one side, but not come out the back (overpenetrate). They alleged that the stopping power was equal to or superior to tradional jacketed lead ammo.
These aren't Glazer bullets, but seem similar (turn to fragments/dust on impact).
Do any of you currently in law enforcement (or other fields) have experience with this new ammo in a real world scenario?
Is it realistic to believe that this type of ammo will supplant jacketed lead ammo any time soon?