07-29-2015, 12:36 PM
Klem:
Just curious if you know what kind of 5.56 projectile was used by rescuers in Sydney. My Police Dept. was very concerned about fratricide and issued a 55 grain JSP Winchester. The first load was just a standard hunting bullet (cup & core) then later we were issued Federal 55 grain JSP TRU bonded core. We had several M-16A-1's in the field so the decision was made to issue 55 grain bullets. Commercial 55 grain FMJ or M-193 was used for most training. All the officers carried some FMJ which would have been used in the event our limited supply of JSP was used. Over concerns dealing with active shooters especially in schools my Department pulled all our "0" buckshot from the street and we were only to use issued Foster 12 gauge Slugs. The slugs purchased over the last few years were usually reduced recoil Federal or Winchester 12 gauge slugs.
My Department was one of the first agencies to adopt the 9 MM model 39 which were initially loaded with 123 grain FMJ. In an effort to reduce over penetration the Department tried some 100 grain FMJ. This didn't prove to be any better and since the politicians wouldn't approve hollow points the Troops were issued a Federal 95 grain flat nose JSP at 1300 FPS. This load was better but had inconsistent performance. In the early 80's my agency adopted the +P+ 115 grain JHP which is a lower penetrating round. This JHP round proved very effective on the streets and was used till the Department transitioned to 40 S&W cartridge.
Just curious if you know what kind of 5.56 projectile was used by rescuers in Sydney. My Police Dept. was very concerned about fratricide and issued a 55 grain JSP Winchester. The first load was just a standard hunting bullet (cup & core) then later we were issued Federal 55 grain JSP TRU bonded core. We had several M-16A-1's in the field so the decision was made to issue 55 grain bullets. Commercial 55 grain FMJ or M-193 was used for most training. All the officers carried some FMJ which would have been used in the event our limited supply of JSP was used. Over concerns dealing with active shooters especially in schools my Department pulled all our "0" buckshot from the street and we were only to use issued Foster 12 gauge Slugs. The slugs purchased over the last few years were usually reduced recoil Federal or Winchester 12 gauge slugs.
My Department was one of the first agencies to adopt the 9 MM model 39 which were initially loaded with 123 grain FMJ. In an effort to reduce over penetration the Department tried some 100 grain FMJ. This didn't prove to be any better and since the politicians wouldn't approve hollow points the Troops were issued a Federal 95 grain flat nose JSP at 1300 FPS. This load was better but had inconsistent performance. In the early 80's my agency adopted the +P+ 115 grain JHP which is a lower penetrating round. This JHP round proved very effective on the streets and was used till the Department transitioned to 40 S&W cartridge.