Alternate FMJ and JHP in your CC clips?

[Mr.357Sig]

I've heard of some guys and gals putting a FMJ round in between each JHP round in their clips.

Do any of you subscribe to this method?

 

[Jwryan84]

NO, why? If you are useing quality jhp then no need. If you are useing an underpowered round then just use fmj. I know some flip slugs and buckshot in thier shotguns but a hand gun is not a shotgun.
I would be afraid of a jam.

 

[338Shooter]

I don't have a 45 acp revolver so I don't use any clips whatsoever.

 

[shortgrass]

Why? Anyone needing shot with a hollow point once is worth shooting with a hollow point twice!

 

[1911user]

I've heard of some guys and gals putting a FMJ round in between each JHP round in their clips.

Do any of you subscribe to this method?

I don't. I've never heard of the practice discussed positively by trained shooters or instructors.

IMHO if you really need 2 or more types of ammo (most applicable to military rifle use rather than a carry pistol), then keep separate mags and choose the proper ammo for the job.

 

[WhiteyMacD]

Ball ammo shouldn't be used for carry. Anyone who is only increases the chance of hitting a "non target".

 

[Glocktogo]

Never. About the only ammo mixing I do is 3 rounds of tracer at the bottom of my AR mags. I always keep my slugs and buckshot in separate mags and the same goes for a mag full of AP for my AR. I don't even bother with a mag full of FMJ for my pistols.

 

[NikatKimber]

The ONLY reason I could see for doing that is concern about not enough penetration by the JHP rounds. If you are concerned about that, load all FMJs.

 

[MBB]

I don't have a 45 acp revolver so I don't use any clips whatsoever.

There it is again! I'm glad you beat me to it so I don't have to look so anal!

 

[Mr.357Sig]

Don't kill the messenger, kids.

I wasn't stating that I condone this practice, I don't. I load hollow points in my CCW. I was just curious if the alternating rounds theory held any water.