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What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:16 pm
by AErrorist
I was told a few years ago that they carried the 165gr Golden Saber Bonded but I can't find them for sale anywhere anymore. I've always carried them on the assumption that if I had to use and a rogue DA tried to claim I went out an bought some exotic exploding fragmenting HP ammo I could always counter that I just bought the same thing our police department uses.

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:55 pm
by Geno
Just my own 2 cents. If you drew and used you weapon when you were in fear of your life or grevious bodily harm, made sure your rounds hit their intended locations. I am fairly certain that the type of projectile inside said dirtbag would be of less interest. Otherwise we should have a list of approved ammo or weapons with our CCDW training. Personally I use the ammo that seems to shoot the best for me in that weapon. Good question.

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:23 pm
by jackalo626
Their case is weak as hell and I am not a lawyer but I could get you a not guilty verdict with their basis. The original question I do not know the answer though.

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:25 pm
by WLJ
AErrorist wrote: I could always counter that I just bought the same thing our police department uses.
But you got to remember, they're the only ones professional enough

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 10:02 pm
by Mike
Federal tactical bonded 40 cal

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:54 am
by AErrorist
Mike wrote:Federal tactical bonded 40 cal
Gracias! Where locally has the best price on this?

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:21 am
by Mike
AErrorist wrote:
Mike wrote:Federal tactical bonded 40 cal
Gracias! Where locally has the best price on this?

I seriously doubt you will find it locally. I've never seen it for sale. Give me a second I will try to see if I can at least find you a box for reference.

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 6:50 pm
by son of liberty
Mike wrote:
AErrorist wrote:
Mike wrote:Federal tactical bonded 40 cal
Gracias! Where locally has the best price on this?

I seriously doubt you will find it locally. I've never seen it for sale. Give me a second I will try to see if I can at least find you a box for reference.

From what I gather its just the updated version of Hydrashock, They label it as law enforcement or tactical but im guessing thats more of an advertising ploy then anything else. A few years ago Federal announced it was going to update its line , and more specifically the hydra shock. It looks just like the HST when opened up but with the hydra shock bullet profile.
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http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/product_i ... gr-hp-ammo

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:41 pm
by Toddstang
Self defense ammo is for self defense.

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:53 pm
by Mike
Hydra shock has some differences.

Re: What cartridge is LMPD carrying?

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:08 pm
by AErrorist
Mike wrote:
AErrorist wrote:
Mike wrote:Federal tactical bonded 40 cal
Gracias! Where locally has the best price on this?

I seriously doubt you will find it locally. I've never seen it for sale. Give me a second I will try to see if I can at least find you a box for reference.
I've found it for sale online. I'm guessing LMPD provides there officers with ammo then?