Are frangible bullets available to private citizens, and if so, in what caliber?
2007-02-10 06:03:46 · 7 answers · asked by ian_eadgbe 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I would want easily broken bullets for use in home defence or concealed carry, to minimize over penetration.
2007-02-10 06:21:43 · update #1
Glaser safety slugs are the premier option for those serious about frangibles. They have been around since 1974 and have been available to the public for a long time now. They come in a variety of rifle and pistol calibers. Because they have been used by law enforcement so much they have a legitimacy all their own in contrast to other "exotic" brands of frangibles. Remember that in the aftermath of a shooting, ammunition usage (ie. hollowpoints, frangibles, exploders) can become a touchy subject during a mandatory grand jury hearing. Stick with Glaser and forget the rest. Any good ammo supplier should carry this ammuntion. It is expensive, so you might only practice with a few rounds to know what they are like. They usually come in packs of 6 for handguns. They are also extrememly lethal when used in the proper tactical situation.
2007-02-10 07:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by david m 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you do some research, you will find that frangible bullets are not what you are looking for. Frangible bullets are very brittle bullets that are designed for shooting ranges that fragment after hitting a hard target. Pre-fragmented bullets, like the Glaser Slugs and MagSafe, are bullets that encapsulate fragments that quickly disperse in a soft target to avoid over-penetration. These are not to be confused the encapsulated shot-shells that give virtually no penetration in a self-defense roll.
2007-02-13 03:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by .40 Glock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking about fragmental bullets, then that would be something like snake shot, rat shot, shot shells or even hollow points which can and sometimes do fragment upon impact. I think you are inquiring about pre-fragmented bullets.
Yes, they are available to the general public (provided they are not convicted felons, etc.) They are expensive and come in packages of six, or so. They are more unforgiving than regular bullets so make sure not to point your gun at anything you are not willing to destroy.
Sorry, forgot the second part of your question. Pre-fragmented bullets are available in most popular handgun, centerfire calibers (and some rifle calibers) from .25 acp to .44 Magnum.
Best,
H
2007-02-10 10:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Glaser and MagSafe are available to the general public. If you are going to use them in an automatic, make sure that you shoot enough of them to assure that they are reliable in that particular gun. It will be expensive even to run a couple of magazines full through. But it would really be bad to need the gun to go bang and it won't because you didn't spend the time and money to assure that it would.
Good luck.
2007-02-13 03:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by Christopher H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know of two brands.Glaser and MagSafe.I have two handguns in my home loaded with MagSafe ammo.MagSafe is available in calibers from .25 ACP on up and have done VERY well in ballistic tests.
2007-02-10 09:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by Michael R 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
having trouble finding 38 spcl/.357 CCI snake shot. Would pre-fragmented bullets work just as well??? TIA
2015-01-16 02:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by Paul45 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are now available to the general public. This site will tell you all you need to know about them. http://www.frangiblebullets.com/index.html
2007-02-10 06:19:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋