From: Jeremy Peter Howells, [EMAIL PROTECTED] The technique of mixing ammunition natures was discussed often in the late 1970's and early 1980's as a tactical methodology of getting the best results in defensive shooting with a handgun. Remember these were the days when HP didn't expand reliably (compared to today) and when they did they often didn't penetrate enough. The theory went something like hollowpoint for maximum stopping power, FMJ for penetration. I'm not sure where the semi-wadcutters come into it though (I'm not even aware of a commercial load of 9mm that was available as a 'semi-wadcutter' - truncated cone yes, semi-round-nosed or flat points yes but not a semi-wadcutter). But wasn't Hamilton also supposed to have a .357 magnum in his bag - perhps it was loaded with SWC and HP ffor the same reasons as outlined above. FMJ being fairly uncommon in .357, Regards Jerry Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
