Handgun ammunition

Product Overview and Specifications

Handgun Ammunition

Product Overview: Handgun ammunition is specifically designed for use in pistols and revolvers. It is essential for law enforcement, military personnel, competitive shooters, and civilian firearm owners. High-quality handgun ammunition ensures reliable performance, accuracy, and safety. Ammunition consists of a cartridge that includes a bullet, casing, gunpowder, and primer.

Key Specifications:

1. Caliber:
   • Common calibers include .22 LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum.
   • Caliber indicates the diameter of the bullet and affects compatibility with different firearms.
2. Bullet Type:
   • Full Metal Jacket (FMJ): Ideal for training and target shooting due to its cost-effectiveness and reduced barrel fouling.
   • Hollow Point (HP): Designed for self-defense, expanding upon impact to maximize stopping power and minimize over-penetration.
   • Soft Point (SP): Combines penetration with expansion, suitable for hunting and self-defense.
3. Bullet Weight:
   • Measured in grains (gr), typical weights range from 115 gr to 230 gr for common calibers.
   • Heavier bullets generally provide more stopping power, while lighter bullets can offer higher velocity.
4. Muzzle Velocity:
   • Expressed in feet per second (fps), indicating the speed of the bullet as it exits the barrel.
   • Higher velocity enhances accuracy and penetration.
5. Muzzle Energy:
   • Measured in foot-pounds (ft-lbs), representing the energy transferred from the bullet to the target.
   • Higher muzzle energy typically results in greater stopping power.
6. Casing Material:
   • Brass: Durable and reloadable, preferred by many shooters.
   • Steel: Less expensive, non-reloadable, and can be harder on firearms.
   • Aluminum: Lightweight and non-reloadable, often used in budget-friendly ammunition.
7. Primer Type:
   • Boxer: Common in the United States, featuring a single, central flash hole.
   • Berdan: More common internationally, with two smaller flash holes, less suitable for reloading.
8. Packaging:
   • Typically sold in boxes of 20, 50, or 100 rounds, with bulk packaging options available for high-volume shooters.

• Handgun ammunition
• Pistol rounds
• Revolver cartridges
• Self-defense ammo
• Target shooting ammunition
• Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullets
• Hollow Point (HP) bullets
• Soft Point (SP) bullets
• Caliber
• Bullet weight
• Muzzle velocity
• Muzzle energy
• Brass casing
• Steel casing
• Aluminum casing
• Boxer primer
• Berdan primer