Pre-fragmented Safety Ammo

[Tomc1947]

Just looking around the net and came accross the subject. Anyone have any thoughts on using something like MagSafe or Glazer for your EDC?

 

[possum_128]

Not for me! I want to stop the threat, not **** them off.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Most of those products do not offer adequate penetration to aid in stopping threats.

When LE agencies start issuing it as general duty ammo, then I'll consider it.

 

[kludge]

I saw a test report for either Glaser or Magsafe that showed increased penetration risk after passing through drywall.

The opposite of what is advertised.

Too lazy to google it right now.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Understand that I am not an early adopter. I'm fine with a wheel gun and semi-jacketed hollowpoints. Also understand I have never seen one used in a real world shooting.

I am not interested. I believe it to be a gimmick. Quality hollowpoints are cheaper and proven in real shootings.

 

[cosermann]

Pick something off this list and stay away from gimmick ammo.

Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo

On the Glaser specifically:

http://www.brassfetcher.com/Brassfetcher_evaluates_9mm_Glaser_Safety_Slug.pdf

Personal Defense Ammunition | Ballistics 101

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bziIMFIL6Bk

 

[Classic]

Understand that I am not an early adopter. I'm fine with a wheel gun and semi-jacketed hollowpoints. Also understand I have never seen one used in a real world shooting.

I am not interested. I believe it to be a gimmick. Quality hollowpoints are cheaper and proven in real shootings.

Smart man.

 

[cosermann]

More on the Glaser.

When fired into water at the Box O truth: "The Glaser .38 Special blew up the first jug, but did not have much penetration. This is a concern to many folks that believe defense rounds need to penetrate into the vitals of a bad guy to work well [um, that's how bullets work, right?]. Penetration was very limited."

- The Box O' Truth #13 - The Water Box O' Truth Part 2 - Page 4

- The Box O' Truth #13 - The Water Box O' Truth Part 2 - Page 3

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I also like to bring up the facts that not even the Federal Air Marshals carry anything of this sort...

-J-

 

[kludge]

http://www.brassfetcher.com/Brassfetcher_evaluates_9mm_Glaser_Safety_Slug.pdf

That's the one!