"When selecting ammo for self-defense, please consider these basic principles:

1. Heavy for caliber UNbonded hollow-point (HP) bullets......45 ACP = 230-gr. unbonded HP. Plus P (+P) loads at 50 – 75 fps higher velocity typically perform better than standard pressure loads with the same bullet."

On 10/25/96 the FBI released RFP #6990 relative to procurement of 1911 sidearms for their Critical Response Group that is comprised of the Hostage Rescue Team and SWAT. The RFP specifically stated that the successful bidder's firearm would be tested and must function with the FBI selected ammunition that scored high in their protocol, namely, Remington Golden Saber 230 grain BONDED, NON +P, even though +P was available at the time.

"All handguns are somewhat underpowered in immediately stopping threats."

Large caliber handgun loads frequently cause complete and immediate nervous system shutdown resulting from massive concussion in the thoractic cavity.

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Doug