How often do ya shoot hollow points? Do ya train with them

[sheep dog]

I know a lot of peeps are not shooting at all with the shortage but for those that do or before all the craziness...do ya just shoot range ammo or do ya train with your carry ammo. Did some range time today and reminded the somewhat significant felt recoil and overall shooting difference with carry ammo vs range ammo. I shot range ammo most the session and then as I like to do, put some mags of federal hst rounds that I carry down range. If ya don’t ever shoot your carry ammo, you should. It’s not the same. I noticed it especially in the smaller pistols in 9mm. Significant more jump in the smaller pistols with carry ammo over range ammo. That’s all. It does no good to stock tons of ammo and not be proficient with your carry. If we carry, we owe it to ourselves and others to practice and be able to put rounds where we want them to go. Another thing I noticed with carry ammo is the benefit of a pinky extension on the small pistols that are 2 finger guns with flush fit mags (such as g26 and P365 today). Stay safe fellas

 

[Justin87]

If I get a new gun, I shoot a couple of boxes through it to make sure they cycle. After that? Nope.

 

[Guthrie]

I shoot enough to make sure they function in the gun properly but it just gets too expensive for me.

 

[WallsGa]

I know a lot of peeps are not shooting at all with the shortage but for those that do or before all the craziness...do ya just shoot range ammo or do ya train with your carry ammo. Did some range time today and reminded the somewhat significant felt recoil and overall shooting difference with carry ammo vs range ammo. I shot range ammo most the session and then as I like to do, put some mags of federal hst rounds that I carry down range. If ya don’t ever shoot your carry ammo, you should. It’s not the same. I noticed it especially in the smaller pistols in 9mm. Significant more jump in the smaller pistols with carry ammo over range ammo. That’s all. It does no good to stock tons of ammo and not be proficient with your carry. If we carry, we owe it to ourselves and others to practice and be able to put rounds where we want them to go. Another thing I noticed with carry ammo is the benefit of a pinky extension on the small pistols that are 2 finger guns with flush fit mags (such as g26 and P365 today). Stay safe fellas

I do the same thing. Practice with (formerly) inexpensive range ammo, but always the same grain as my defense ammo. I’ll shoot a mag or 2 of defensive at the end of my session to check accuracy and function with it. If my accuracy is way off I’ll go through a box to get reacquainted.

 

[Control for Smilers]

I know a lot of peeps are not shooting at all with the shortage but for those that do or before all the craziness...do ya just shoot range ammo or do ya train with your carry ammo. Did some range time today and reminded the somewhat significant felt recoil and overall shooting difference with carry ammo vs range ammo. I shot range ammo most the session and then as I like to do, put some mags of federal hst rounds that I carry down range. If ya don’t ever shoot your carry ammo, you should. It’s not the same. I noticed it especially in the smaller pistols in 9mm. Significant more jump in the smaller pistols with carry ammo over range ammo. That’s all. It does no good to stock tons of ammo and not be proficient with your carry. If we carry, we owe it to ourselves and others to practice and be able to put rounds where we want them to go. Another thing I noticed with carry ammo is the benefit of a pinky extension on the small pistols that are 2 finger guns with flush fit mags (such as g26 and P365 today). Stay safe fellas

I load my range ammo at close to max(safe in my guns.)

 

[Gunanddoglover]

I would finish up a range session with a mag or 2 of carry ammo. I agree the pinky extensions are a must on small carry guns.

 

[sheep dog]

I would finish up a range session with a mag or 2 of carry ammo. I agree the pinky extensions are a must on small carry guns.

it really does give ya that leverage with hot ammo

 

[Gunanddoglover]

it really does give ya that leverage with hot ammo

I have 2 compacts, G27 and EC9, and there is a big difference in ease of control without the extension.

 

[Biggie_Chan]

I train with mine once a month, just to make sure I still have it

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

I carry FMJ range ammo for SD in my micro sized .380 pocket rocket.
So, yes, I'll burn up what's in it every few months.
Even now, w/the ammo shortage and crazy prices.

For my other "defensive" guns, no, I have not shot any
premium defensive ammo thru them since March.