Why is this a big "no-no" in the gun world?? Mixing ammo...

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MP shield (own 4 of them in our family)

I have both:

A) speer gold dot 124gr +p 9mm

B) Federal HST 124gr +p 9mm


One of our shields we kind of semi-torture tested. Lately I got to thinking about how the plastic in the HST may play a role in the clothing expansion battles. So I thought to myself, why not load every other round HST-GD-HST-GD etc...

After running over 500 +p rounds through the gun with each round going back and forth between GD and HST. I had ZERO ftf or fte. None.


So my question is: why is this such a big no no mixing bullets in the same magazine? It may be a great idea to run 2 different types as one may perform better on a bad guy wearing certain clothing. Thoughts mates?

Thanks!
 
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I don't see a problem with it other than the different rounds may shoot to different points of impact.

I used to read gunwriters shooting mixed loads of ammunition in a single magazine as some sort of 'reliability' test. It made no sense to me then or now. A gun has no memory. It doesn't get itself ready to function the next round based on how the last round worked. If a gun will feed, shoot and cycle one loading reliably, it doesn't matter what loading comes next, that next loading stands on it's own. You will learn about a particular loading in a particular firearm's reliability by shooting a number of the same loading.

I don't see much being gained by mixing the rounds, either. In a fight, you really don't have the time to plan what part of your antagonist to shoot with what you think is the next round to fire.
 
ludicrouspeed said:
So my question is: why is this such a big no no mixing bullets in the same magazine? It may be a great idea to run 2 different types as one may perform better on a bad guy wearing certain clothing. Thoughts mates?
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I had no idea that it was a big no-no, but I've never felt any need to do so.
 
Besides different point of aim there are different pressures so recoil will be different.

Also you dont get the full benefit of +p in a short barreled gun

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As stated above, mixing ammo might cause problems with point of impact and/or felt recoil.

But why do it? Those two rounds are some of the best available.

BTW, I prefer +P in short barrel guns. You will get some increase in velocity compared to non+P that will aid in bullet expansion. It's true that you don't get the full advantage in short barrels, but that's also true of non+P!
 
The only reasons I don't mix ammo types in a handgun are different felt recoil and different POI. If a gunfight you will want to know exactly what your gun and ammo will do. If you mix ammo that's not possible, for me at least.
 
It's not a no-no, idk where you heard it is. I like to put an FJM about every third round in my Glock 19 mags, the others are 124 grain +P GD or HST. The FMJs are 124 grain Winchester NATO. Same point of aim/impact.
 
Intentionally doing this type of thing is/was referred to as "Dutch loading"-don't ask me why-and generally involved JHP & ball.

Besides not knowing what's comming up in the gun and possible operational problems with differing ammo designs, you're complicating the job of the coroner/forensic pathologist/medical examiner. This is particularly true if more than on person is involved in the festivities and may be using the same type of ammo.

Either round would be a good choice and there's really no need to complicate your life. Pick one and use it. If you feel you just have to have another ammo type available, carry that in one of your spare mags. You do carry extra ammo right?
 
"Why is this such a big no no mixing bullets in the same magazine? It may be a great idea to run 2 different types as one may perform better on a bad guy wearing certain clothing. Thoughts mates?"

More than likely the concern expressed would be with reference to the less than stellar results that one would have in shooting odd mis-matched rounds for group or score on a target.

The variation at short range with a handgun or rifle would be insignificant. This would not be the case at longer ranges. With no change in POA, the divergence of POI for light weight vs. heavier weight bullets would be noticeable.

As to loading different types of ammunition in a single magazine to deal with possible issues in a SD situation, the practice might possibly have some merit. But in all honesty, it would seem the better part of wisdom to go ahead and use the best ammunition available that would give the desired on target results.
 
Moonman said:
3 to 12 feet for self defense, POI is not an issue.

Make sure your firearm functions RELIABLY with your ammo.
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Assuming the bad guy isn't 25 feet or so away. Or becomes that way after the fight starts. Always better to know POI at any given range.
 
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