Is Fiocchi Ammo reliable?

Is Fiocchi Ammo reliable?

Fiocchi has been good in most of my handguns, but I had some problems with one or two guns. A gunsmith told me that in his opinion, Fiocchi does not have consistent case dimensions. I have shot Fiocchi now in both my shield and my C.O.R.E on numerous outings and it always shoots like ****.

Is Hornady 9mm XTP good?

Hornady’s XTP bullet excels at both penetration and expansion–with outstanding accuracy. The 9mm XTP provides consistent half-inch or better expansion, with penetration that meets FBI protocols with ease. First, it is perhaps the most reliably expanding bullet made. And at the same time it still penetrates deeply.

Is 115 grain hollow point 9mm good for self defense?

The goal is to point out that the 115 gr. FMJ 9mm round is a great choice for practice and for matches, but don’t load your self defense handgun with that same ammunition. The safest choice for self-defense purposes is a hollow point round, regardless of the caliber.

Who makes Fiocchi ammo?

Fiocchi Munizioni
Fiocchi Munizioni (Fiocchi Ammunition) is one of Italy’s largest and oldest manufacturers of ammunition. The company’s headquarters and main production plant are in Via Santa Barbara in Lecco, Italy.

Is Fiocchi 12 gauge ammo good?

The Fiocchi is good. Not Federal Flite-Control but good and inexpensive.

What does Hornady XTP stand for?

eXtreme Terminal Performance
XTP® (eXtreme Terminal Performance) – Hornady Manufacturing, Inc.

What are XTP rounds?

The Hornady XTP Hollow Point Handgun Bullets feature XTP® Hollow Point tips that are designed to expand up to 1.5x their original diameter at a wide range of velocities to deliver deep penetration. A heavy jacket over the shank of each bullet stands up to high pressures and velocities.

What grain 9mm should I use?

Many calibers has a standard bullet weight, such as the . 223 Remington with a 55-grain bullet. Others have weights (or a narrow range of weights) that are most common because they deliver the best performance. For example, the 9mm Luger is most commonly found with 115-grain, so this is likely your best starting point.

Is 124 grain 9mm good for self defense?

Federal Premium Personal Defense Ammunition 9mm Luger 124 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point. One of the great things about this ammunition are high quality features that make this ammunition perfect choice for self-defense ammunition.

Is Prvi Partizan Ammo any good?

Pretty good stuff, never any issues with it and I have bought quite a bit for my MILSURPS and saved the brass to reload. I have bought some of their bullets for reloading too, good stuff, as well as brass.

Is Fiocchi making ammo?

The Fiocchi legacy started in the town of Lecco, Italy on July 3rd, 1876. They began producing ammo in 1877. Fiocchi has continued making ammo and components since then but what you may not know about Fiocchi is what other products they used to manufacture.

Is nickel plated buckshot good?

The advantage to nickel plated shot is the superior surface hardness of the pellets. This helps prevent them from being deformed before exiting the barrel. Because the buckshot pellets keep their spherical shape better than plain lead, they usually produce better patterns.