Handgun Ammunition
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Handgun ammunition is specifically designed for use in handguns, which are smaller firearms intended to be held and fired with one hand
Handgun ammunition consists of a cartridge referred to as a ‘Round’ that includes a Case, Primer, Propellant, and Projectile
The ‘Bullet’ in handgun ammunition is the projectile that is propelled out of the barrel when the handgun is fired
Handgun ammunition is available in various calibers, such as 9mm, .45 ACP, .380 ACP, .40 S&W, and .357 Magnum
Handgun ammunition can have different bullet types, including jacketed hollow point (JHP) and specialty projectiles such as wad cutter (WC) and frangible bullets
The type of handgun ammunition chosen depends on the intended use, such as self-defense, target shooting, competition shooting, or hunting
Some handgun ammunition is specifically designed for concealed carry and may have features like low recoil or enhanced expansion projectiles
Handgun ammunition is subject to various laws and regulations, including restrictions on ammunition types in some states such as New Jersey
Handgun ammunition may have ‘+P’ or ‘+P+’ and ‘NATO’ markings, indicating higher pressure loads than standard ammunition. These should only be used in firearms rated for such pressures
Handgun ammunition can be categorized as rimfire or centerfire. Rimfire cartridges have the primer located around the rim of the cartridge case, while centerfire cartridges have the primer in the center of the case head
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