Ammo For Beginners: FMJ VS Hollowpoint

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[@chubbycatfish4573]

I like to say a FMJ is like an Olympic diver diving into a pool and barely making a splash, while a hollow point is like a 350 lbs man belly flopping from the high dive.

[@nicholasemerson9852]

😂🤣

[@gettinafterit2158]

😂

[@Lionheart1188]

Great analogy xD

[@texaswrath1490]

😂 just picturing it was awesome

[@trunkssoto6257]

Lol

[@docb1844]

I miss Barry’s wisdom for beginners back when they used the whiteboard together. God rest his soul

[@YahLovesYou86]

DocB Barry was great!

[@francostacy7675]

So what happened to Barry?

[@markwebb1040]

Exactly! Could you imagine Barry's take on all this shit?!

[@JordanI135]

@@francostacy7675 Barry passed away a while ago. We will miss him. He had some good conventional wisdom, for firearms and other topics. He told me to not cowboy dork up my revolvers - among other things. I loved my grandpa but Barry sure was something else.

[@francostacy7675]

@@JordanI135 sorry to hear that. Thanks for replying

[@Kenny762c]

For beginners, but I'm not a beginner. I just enjoy listening to Eric explain things. So thanks!

[@Kenny762c]

@Pete are you trying to say something about yourself? I'm confused.

[@majestikmse8862]

Kenny Childs I mean, he never really said who or what was gay, so I guess he’s figuring himself out at the moment.

[@brendenperry3770]

To like or not to like, 69 is such a hard number to ruin...

[@TheNutriarat]

I believe that a wise man once said, and I'm paraphrasing here, "If you leave a gunfight with more holes than you arrived with, you're having a bad day". RIP Barry.

[@danghannahdang]

I'm learning so much thanks to the quarantine.

[@michaelkartman3543]

Daniel Alejandro chill bruh lmao

[@itsamk18-ish]

Daniel Alejandro 🤦‍♂️

[@michaelkartman3543]

joe massey its like some of these people never seen a female before lmao

[@fatkidtv7924]

@Daniel Alejandro I GOT SNAP BOY... YUR PRETTY 🙇

[@beneful209]

Daniel Alejandro hello horny police? This is the guy!

[@percisionshot4331]

I want to welcome any new gun owners to the wonderful world of firearms. Do research so you know your weapon, and become safety conscious.

[@richarddixon7276]

Great advice ! We were all newbie's once .

[@revampnation9492]

That’s me! Thank you I’m excited to learn

[@laptopdragon]

Had a B.B.gun since I was 9yo and a .22 marlin at 11yo, never shot anything that wasn't an intended target. that said, learning is a never ending process and with technology (plastic ball HP's) there is more to understand at all levels. Something good for the nightstand in a city isn't necessarily good for a nightstand at the cabin with critters from coyotes to bears. While bears can get into your cabin I'm fairly certain you'd rather have something more potent than a fmj .380 .

[@caelencarstensen7274]

thanks man, just purchased a glock 17 today

[@Dorian_Gray83]

Thanks man, just bought a desert eagle 44!

[@CarlosFernandez-hj8lr]

I'm a 22 year old beginner and I'm glad I found this video, very well explained verbally and visually. I definitely learned from it

[@byutube4360]

Last time I was this early there was still toilet paper, .223, and 9mm

[@itsamk18-ish]

Ryan Fleming 😂

[@byutube4360]

Red Line popular calibers are being hoarded yeah

[@fakecubed]

I keep wondering at what point the American market will finally be saturated with ammo, and we'll all collectively decide we have enough until the population doubles again, but there seems to be no end to people's ammo hoarding. Sometimes I think the reason aliens haven't invaded yet is because they know Americans just won't be worth the trouble.

[@IamShrimple]

@@fakecubed if aliens invaded, Americans would hoard them too!

[@fakecubed]

IamTheStev Every man has a natural right to own as many rayguns as he likes.

[@oldcop18]

In the early ‘70s law enforcement had been asking for hollow point service ammo to no avail. I was involved in a gunfight w/three armed robbery suspects in ‘74. Four rounds of my 158 grain round nose .38 failed to bring down one of them, and one officer took a .45 round to the chest (he survived) after shooting the same suspect at least twice w/the .38 round nose service ammo. Tragedy always brings about change and my agency switched to the 158 grain +P hollow point after that. In the early ‘80s I was forced to shoot a hostage taker at short range w/our “new” hollow point ammo and it stopped him, releasing the hostage unhurt.

[@briansullivan1927]

as a former LEO, I must say I have much respect to you for doing this...thank you for your channel.

[@paleryder]

The Hague Convention of 1899, Declaration III, prohibited the use in international warfare of bullets that easily expand or flatten in the body. The Geneva Convention came much later and left it to the Hague Convention. Despite the ban on military use, hollow-point bullets are one of the most common types of bullets used by civilians and police, which is due largely to the reduced risk of bystanders being hit by over-penetrating or ricocheted bullets, and the increased speed of incapacitation.

[@recneps8672]

Isn't the Army moving to a hollowpoint though? Its a Winchester I believe. M1153 I believe its called.

[@andyrey8536]

Ahhh ammo I used love seeing this on shelves

[@laptopdragon]

you had shelves?

[@clachapelle]

Today I bought my first gun. I went with the Smith and Wesson m&p 380 shield ez .

[@ratagris21]

Good buy and hopefully some ammo to compliment that purchase.

[@pauljohnston9885]

Good choice. Peace.

[@darkpassenger65]

I'm not a beginning shooter, but this was the best explanation of ammo characteristics that I've seen. You won my subscription.

[@GentlemanOfHonor]

I think right now is a great time for this type of video. If you make more, you might consider putting them in a playlist for beginners :)

[@sandysandy8184]

👍

[@richarddixon7276]

Great idea !

[@juanpablosaenzcastaneda4643]

Here in the country I live in most of the deaths due to handgun shots are with fmj. So is safe to say that fmj's are pretty darn deadly. The downside of them is it's capability and tendency to overpenetrate. Good video as always Erick be safe!

[@MrCrbermudez72]

Im a new gun owner and this video was GREAT! I had the base knowledge that FMJ is mostly for target shooting but had no real idea why. Thanks for the info!

[@johnkalinowsky2718]

Thank you for these beginner videos. The gun community is extremely welcoming to newcomers, and I'm learning a ton of new stuff every day by watching your videos.

[@bigdog33bad]

As a newbie to the gun world, I found this video VERY helpful to explain the differences in the ammo world. Great video and much appreciated!

[@ronmcintire7460]

I think the area that you could have touched on for new gun owners was the difference in penetration between ball ammo and hollow points. You and Chad often say, "You're responsible for every round you put down range." It might have been helpful to explain that hollow points dissipate their energy quickly (and thus less chance of over penetration) as opposed to ball ammo.

[@otkunstt]

Excellent video! Thank you for breaking down the basics of ammo in a way that really helped me understand the differences.

[@stevef7036]

Excellent info for "newbies" ...I've been shooting firearms since the mid 1960's....so I understand all of your explanations.....but for someone new to firearms...this info is essential....!!!

[@patriotshomesystems]

I was trying to explain to my son's the difference between rounds and you said it much better than I could have. Great job thank you for the information

[@Gladiator34B]

I went into this video knowing the difference, but I still learned something when he brought up polymer filled hollow points. Keep up the great work!

[@SmittySpeaks]

Excellent video Eric! I wish there was something like this for me when I started MY journey into firearms, instead of having to learn it and figure things out on my own. Bravo, sir!

[@luissantiago5163]

Appreciate the info. Been needing to brush back up on this stuff. Haven't shot in so many years

[@MrHippystyle]

Just a heads up I've watched this show for years and this episode was still very informative and a great reminder

[@garethbeare7319]

Well, commendable clarity and pragmatic honesty. Every one of them will severely injure anyone in the way.

[@sanantoniocowboy82]

this is good info for everybody. thank you for putting this out there and thank you for helping others.

[@Gottaculat]

I never knew about the plastic ball tipped rounds. This is why I love watching "fundamentals" videos, because I always seem to learn something new, even if 99.99% of what was said was stuff I already knew. Great video!

[@laptopdragon]

agreed. something as remedial as a bullet tip can become extremely versatile with a little bit of plastic (or lead) and shaped a certain way. I sort of wish he put in some wad-cutters though.

[@sirdovermeyer]

Long time viewer and I still watch a the beginner and basics videos. Never hurts to be reminded of the basics.

[@shavguru]

Love your stuff, brother. Even as long as I've been owned, I still learned from this. Very educational, indeed. Thank you

[@briansommer1899]

Enjoyed this video a ton, even coming from a well experienced gun owner. You are a very intelligent, well spoken dude. Always appreciate your information.

[@RossPotts]

@11:00, when you’re talking about soft points, I like that you are (subconsciously?) demonstrating the twist a round does as it moves.

[@tommywills3794]

Also glad the channel is still up and running big shout out to y'all from NC. God bless and thanks for the videos 👋

[@quillanthrasher6846]

Good description bro. I love how you can talk to people on multiple level. You keep it real man be safe!

[@Spushed]

Pro tip: Hollow bullet makes a hollow target.

[@Top_g80comp]

Your reviews are second to none well done 🤘🏻💯

[@debrobinson8345]

Thank you. This was really helpful information for the fundamentals of ammo. Often times experienced shooters aren't keen about sharing this kind of basic information. I had some basic information, but I did picknup a couple pieces of information that I wasn't clear about. Thanks again!

[@TheLoneRanger745]

The most important factor of using a hollow points is not so much about causing wound damage, as it is about not overpenetrating said Target , it's designed to STOP on impact and yes it dumps all of its energy in doing so , but it stops ! It's most important where there can be unknowns beyond said Target . Police officers are faced with these conditions. Thank you Erik

[@keithplymale2374]

I would also recommend Paul Harrell's video's testing ammo. I use Hornady Critical Defense based on his testing.

[@cwirtz1854]

Last time I was this early they were filming at Moss Pawn

[@chanman6673]

Eric thank you for this informative video. I've been aroung guns for 45 of my 55 years and my now second wife of 10 years has just let me buy her a 9mm and wanted to know about the different ammo and grans and differences of FMJ and hollow points and try as I may she just couldn't get and here you come and Wala SHE GETS IT NOW!! THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEO AND FOR TAKING AWAY MY MIGRAINE 🤣

[@hollow-point8690]

I like to compare Hollow points to popcorn( Hollow Tips for slang) ! When a popcorn seed comes in contact with heat it expands. When a Hollow point comes in contact with the target it expands. And just like the popcorn, a Hollow point can double in size or diameter as well!

[@goodspeed757]

Appreciate y’all from Texas ^^

[@joetexas1546]

yessir!

[@woodchuckcider1]

If you're referring to IV8888 they're from Georgia.

[@texaswrath1490]

From Texas to and also he’s meaning he’s from Texas as the YALL

[@woodchuckcider1]

@@texaswrath1490 ah shit whoops lol

[@themastermason1]

@@texaswrath1490 The importance of commas.

[@Mrgunsngear]

good info

[@jefftarter4703]

Good presentation Eric! Great info for beginners and experienced shooters as well.

[@randcoudray138]

I very much enjoyed Eric's discussion of temporal mechanics.

[@roteroktober360]

@2:50 militaries always use ball ammo because hollowpoints and/or expanding ammo is/are banned by some convention, although i think the US didnt sign one of them so thats why they can issue BTHP ammo for their precision rifles

[@dwaynewalker986]

Again...with a big shout-out to the Soviet 5.45 round....the expanding bullet that wasn't.

[@Vegasjimbo]

US military uses FMJ because all the latest new and improved ballistic testing says hits on target, ie. placement, not ammo choice is primary deciding factor. Lots of new info out there for people in the know. Lots of warfighter knowledge and testing have been pushed forward and override all the past ballistic gel civilian and military testing. Double taps and shot placement are the keys.

[@kerrydavidsadler980]

Great video, but how about doing one on how to tell between a regular and +P , a lot of guns say not to use +P in their GUNS. I have a couple that can't use +P. Many new gun owners might not know the difference.

[@fuelman1391]

That was an excellent video, guys! Very well done. I think it’s one of your best.

[@bobgunner3086]

Great video! I thought I new enough about ammo but when you start actually shopping around for stuff, lots of questions come up.

[@DropItLikeItsScott]

Thanks Eric for helping the new gun owners with viable and necessary information! 👊👊🇺🇸🇺🇸👊👊

[@rseeker1]

Great video no matter your level of understanding of firearms!

[@christhornton8219]

Thank you so much for this video. New gun owner here- Beretta 92 A1. This helps me know where to focus my ammo buying. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@pj7362]

Always loved your videos . You guys have done a lot of practical research for everybody . Not having the right ammo for the job, is like expect to win a high speed car race with bald third rate tires . They're just not going to get you to the winners circle.

[@ThatCarGuy]

If you are just starting to prep/learn, FMJ is also better for armor piercing. Hollowpoints wont make it through a bullet proof vest, but FMJ can. FMJ isn't a great home defensive round because of this, as it just keep penetrating, and could go through a wall(s) and hurt an innocent person/family member in another room/house. This is why most militaries use FMJ as they want it to go through body armor. Also bigger ammo isn't always better, say 5.56 vs 7.62. 5.56 has more penetrating power as its moving faster, but the 7.62 has more stopping power and can knock someone off their feet. 5.56 will go through armor easier then 7.62 despite being smaller. So basically, self defense use hollowpoints, if you are in a SHTF(bugout) situation FMJ is better since you dont know if your target has armor.

[@capesquirt]

HI. To put part of this reply into perspective I say if a Toyota Corolla going 120 mph hits the side of a house,and, a fully loaded 18 wheeler going 60 mph hits the side of house. What do you think would cause more damage?

[@ThatCarGuy]

@@capesquirt Please troll elsewhere thanks. I don't deal with it. Cars aren't bullets hitting bullet proof plates. As stated a faster moving 5.56 has more penetrating power a 7.62 has more stopping power. It's that simple. Level 3 body armor can take 7.62 rounds with no problem, but 5.56 can go through it? Why it's faster moving. Everything has it's pros and cons. Nothing is perfect. There is no perfect caliber.

[@marshallcrowe2926]

To all the beginners watching this, welcome to the 2A Community! Hope to see y'all at the range when this is all over. Stay safe everyone!

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

Thanks for a very timely video. I was trying to explain all this to a new shooter just a few days ago. Now she can get confused by you guys not just me, lol.

[@richarddixon7276]

Really important for the real newbie's to the sport , Thanks Eric & Co . Stay Safe Stay Well , Carry on Shooting ! .

[@chaudharykhan305]

Hi bro i am EHSAN from pakistan Punjab...bro you're good job i liked your all video god information give love u bro

[@2wheeleddemon999]

How are y'all doing over there with all this madness going on?

[@mikestavisky8009]

@@2wheeleddemon999 I'd like to know too. Must be bad. For everyone. Even though Pakistan is not a "direct combat zone", I'd imagine its stressful. @Chaudhary Khan

[@codeinecowboy8607]

A lesson I learned from my first negligent discharge: my printer can stop 115 grain 9mm Winchester rounds pretty easily

[@jambajoby32]

Codeine Cowboy lol!!!! What happened?

[@laptopdragon]

first? do go on...

[@southerninfidel3141]

Lost Dragon you beat me too the question

[@chaunceyhart1346]

I hope you’re kidding

[@williamguilfoyle3068]

😂😂😂😂

[@ChrisKartes]

back in the '90s, they made copper washed bullets for reloading to conserve on overhead for the consumer. Check to the difference between Bonded Hollowpoints (Gold dot) and Ballistic tips (Critical Defense)

[@plantface510]

It’s great what you’re doing Eric

[@tootall5559]

FMJ is requred by the Geneva accords, but contrary to popular belief, the US is not a signer to those accords, but they tend to follow them ... for the most part.

[@sandysandy8184]

I think it was the Hague conventions that tackled the Fmj after the introduction of the Spitzer I might be wrong though

[@tootall5559]

@@sandysandy8184 I used to know all that stuff, but I learned it in my teens, lot of it has gone bye bye. . Like during the development of the Casul magnum, the guy did what most consider a big no no, he mixed various powders (of what was available then, much less that is available now) together to try to find the right power level that he wanted. He even mixed types of powder, pistol shotgun and rifle, which back then were actually differently shaped when you looked at them close up. A neighbor gave me all his old American Rifleman and Guns and ammo magazines I'd study them like there was gonna be a test. Why, I don't know now.

[@sandysandy8184]

@@tootall5559 I kinda remembered it from school....I had to check wiki after and I was sorta correct something about the original reasons for Fmj was with repeating firearms making easier to cycle

[@woodchuckcider1]

Very true. Mk318 open tip rounds are used by the marines and various US special forces units. It's a pretty nasty round.

[@tootall5559]

@@sandysandy8184 at one time I was told because it's a less lethal round if shot placement isn't great. straight holes are easier to plug up than the ones hollow points make, both externally and internally... don't know the truth of that.

[@22mtrent]

Hits on target rate higher followed by choice of ammo in order of importance.

[@anonypersona3189]

How much deviation do you expect from your training ammo vs your carry ammo? It's practically insignificant < 20 yds.

[@HoustonBrownPhotography]

Excellent video. Thank you for putting the work in on this.

[@rockapartyjd]

Lmao, today is my 43rd bday and all im doing is watching your vids for helping me. By far my favorite teach. Then I watch John (wps) to laugh at yet damn he's good. Thank u, Eric, you've helped a lot!

[@joshuazoldschool4720]

Paul Harrel has a great channel and is my go-too guy for firearms practical knowledge. Dude's legit AF, check him out.😁👍

[@Stevarooni]

Paul is thorough, and I always enjoy his videos, but Eric covers more ground in this video, albeit more shallowly.

[@EthanMcKee.]

Paul Harrell actually goes out in the field and shows you the difference. Instead of some of the guys that just talk talk talk.

[@Stevarooni]

@@EthanMcKee. different styles. In this video, for example, Eric had a good amount of "B roll" playing to correspond with the subject.

[@EthanMcKee.]

@@Stevarooni yeah he sure does have alot of b roll doesnt he.. I like Paul's style better myself. It's nice to see someone like paul for a change. To many people sitting indoors yacking away.

[@johnchausow4857]

I don’t think either channel is better, nor are they competing as creators. They each fill a niche within the firearm genre of KZbin.

[@imgladandrewgillumisnotmyk5787]

Dont knock fmjs guys. They've used them in guns for 85 percent of their history

[@debussplit4914]

used in 90% due to military use exept the 300 years before they invented jacketed rounds.

[@TheAlexagius]

Not really, the round lead ball was used for most of firearm history. Jackets weren't needed until smokeless powder which is the 1880s and hollow point rounds were around before smokeless powder, at least as early as 1870, if not before then. TDLR: Hollow points predate FMJ

[@hardtarget2359]

@@TheAlexagius Great comment! Smokeless poweder didn't become prevelent til the 1880's.

[@imgladandrewgillumisnotmyk5787]

@@TheAlexagius I meant non cavitated bullets

[@gaugeaddict]

@@imgladandrewgillumisnotmyk5787 yes hollow points are relatively new

[@richd5025]

I have HP ammo for soft targets. I have FMJ and Cast bullets to go through obstacles (car doors, body armor, etc) that is in front of soft targets. They may not penetrate body armor, but will go far enough through to do enough damage to distract or stop an attacker.

[@lxndrptzldt1986]

Never heard about the Pow'R Ball. Thanks man... Love learning new stuff 👍

[@sapper3082]

Welcome new gun owners!

[@CollinMac96]

I’ll use whatever I can get my hands on. My 1911 uses jacketed rounds while any smaller calibers will use hollow points

[@DonXXXPrince]

Im a new gun owner 9mm Glock because of Covid19 i have Underwood hilo tips and Sig ammo also Fmj range ammo I was also confused thanks this is the Best information i seen yet on KZbin thank you for clearing the confusion.

[@NorthwoodsShooter]

Excellent video! Speer Gold Dots are definitely my preferred defensive ammunition.

[@czechthisout2768]

When is the next tour of moss pawn

[@rjdn7932]

Sadly you missed mentioning the major caveat of using fmj's for protection - that it can kill what's behind the target due to over penetraition.

[@CollinMac96]

He does say jacketed rounds will penetrate better so I think that would be a given

[@romanpolak3239]

That's what I was missing in this video. New shooter might be inclined to choose FMJ out of sense of misplaced humanity, to "not hurt his assailant as much" and not realize the danger of overpenetration to innocent bystanders.

[@c.j.8423]

So you can shoot two alphabet boi’s in one go!

[@everydaygear3730]

@@romanpolak3239 yeah, over penetration is a pretty important thing to dive into - it's pretty much the only thing that makes or break the "FB|" standards... and the reason why they have that is so innocent people don't get hurt. I think in situations of shtf, as long as no one is behind the scoundrels/attackers, FMJ is just as good or even a better choice because of penetration.

[@robertherrera1234]

I didn’t hear nothing about steel case vs. brass either! Anyone have an opinion?

[@eddiel798]

Thanks for doing this video. This is never explained in gun shops. Really important info for all gun owners to know.

[@GLC619]

Wow iraqveteran8888 you are a guru! Bought my first hand gun today and I was wondering about this topic exactly, you my good man have earned another follower god bless you sir

[@AncientMysteriesAndInnovations]

We've got everything: Sub Sonic, Super Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog

[@3IN1SDG]

😂

[@thefightingfedora2976]

Can we get a vid on cleaning up old guns? I just bought a bolt action mossberg 410 and its dirty, rusty and everything sticks. How to i get it up to scratch?

[@allansolano9]

Just look up that firearm and cleaning on KZbin, odds are already a dozen smaller channels or some larger ones already have that out.

[@michaelkartman3543]

allansolano9 great time see how excited this community is to get the newcomers involved!

[@caseyclymore4417]

He has many vids cleaning surplus weapons covered in cosmoline

[@notrealy180217]

Just be careful not to damage or deface the serial numbers by accident or else the gun is worse than worthless

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Rem oil and a copper brush will work great on the rust. Sand paper and truoil for the stock.

[@Gumby56]

Best explanation on KZbin, thank you!

[@ang3r3dv3t]

Not a new shooter at all, but always lookig for great training videos for my new shooter friends. Awesome descriptions and detailed explanations. Nice job!

[@zillsburyy1]

FMJ for target shooting HP for self defense

[@jaxhouse2841]

Great video! Over penetration was, for me, another reason why I carry hollow points.

[@freddytrix2]

OMG I LOVED your video...it has the perfect explanation about these 2 types of bullets.

[@beefyjoe]

I learned a lot, from this video and all of the gun gripes episodes with you and Barry

[@MandaloreTheReclaimer]

I'm new to guns and ammunition thanks for the explanations.

[@Ja2808R]

I don’t mind these at all, I started with channel also years ago. Rest In Peace Berry. Your doing a great job Eric and Chad; running the channel.

[@peastrain2248]

This video is very helpful and knowledgeable about knowing rounds for beginners like myself. Thanks guys appreciate it, now I know what rounds to get for a pistol

[@chrisiscoolsowhat]

Hi Eric, you're a great teacher, easy to understand, I appreciate learning from your videos. Thanks.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome Beginners guide to FMJ versus Hollowpoint Ammo , Eric!!!!!!!!!!!! IV8888 for Life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dinofett]

As always, great stuff. Much respect to you guys. Stay safe.

[@mattcooke2597]

By the way, great time to be taking it back to basics! Definately been a rise in first time buyers since pandemic

[@7xr1e20ln8]

Thanks for making this video. I myself got a Federal .223 soft point.

[@7xr1e20ln8]

@Thystaff Thywill thank you. I was on the edge for the longest time. But made the jump.

[@adamdean5881]

FMJ tends to feed better from magazines then hollow point ammo, which can get caught on a feed ramp. Reliability is the FMJ's only big advantage. If you find which hollow point ammo feeds well from your particular gun it is pretty much not an issue.

[@mbmann3892]

As a future gun owner . I appreciate you guys taking the time to informs us. Thanks

[@gettinafterit2158]

Great Video!! I have a balance of everything. Can’t go wrong with that outlook

[@janvodros8238]

Fantastic video, ideal for beginners. Congratulation Eric.