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The Border Patrol used the 155 gr. Federal Classic HP! Is the Federal LE Hi-Shok 155 the Federal Classic 155 used on the Border Patrol?
Thanks Glock-Talk!:wavey:
Thanks Glock-Talk!:wavey:
Federal LE Hi-Shok 155?
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IIRC haven't they switched to something else currently?
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Someone had stated that they switched to the 180JHP. Don't know what brand though.
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When I was talking with someone who observed some fed testing involving the 155's in previous times, he said they found that over time the 155's were hard on guns.
In 2009 Winchester received a contract to supply the ICE division of the DHS with up to a maximum of 200 million, 135gr JHP 40 cal. rounds over the next five years. They were intended for the office of Field Operations of Customs and Border Protection. I haven't kept up on that contract. I have heard, however, that the 180gr .40 loads are regaining interest among other fed agencies.
http://www.winchester.com/library/news/Pages/Winchester-Awarded-Contract.aspx
I've never selected my ammunition based upon what various fed agencies may be using at any given time, though (as their reasons for their selections may not mirror my own).
I tried some different lighter weight .40's over the years, and although I was issued the 165gr RA40TA T-Series load for a while, I tend to prefer the 180gr loads from among the premium lines of the big name companies. I've carried some of the old-style JHP's, though, too. Just depended on whatever was being issued and/or whatever I had at hand for off-duty .40's.
In 2009 Winchester received a contract to supply the ICE division of the DHS with up to a maximum of 200 million, 135gr JHP 40 cal. rounds over the next five years. They were intended for the office of Field Operations of Customs and Border Protection. I haven't kept up on that contract. I have heard, however, that the 180gr .40 loads are regaining interest among other fed agencies.
http://www.winchester.com/library/news/Pages/Winchester-Awarded-Contract.aspx
I've never selected my ammunition based upon what various fed agencies may be using at any given time, though (as their reasons for their selections may not mirror my own).
I tried some different lighter weight .40's over the years, and although I was issued the 165gr RA40TA T-Series load for a while, I tend to prefer the 180gr loads from among the premium lines of the big name companies. I've carried some of the old-style JHP's, though, too. Just depended on whatever was being issued and/or whatever I had at hand for off-duty .40's.
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This is all I have on it. Fun to watch. :wavey: It has a little heat on it. Sure looks like an HST design bullet when expanded. Not bonded but they seem to hold together in a water barrel at the end, which is pretty rough on a bullet. You'll want to find more official information before making a decision.
http://www.youtube.com/user/andreleger2001#p/search/3/xjkRIayZ7d0
http://www.youtube.com/user/andreleger2001#p/search/19/IXpNyadTZg4
You can buy it here if you like:
http://www.sgammo.com/product/feder...hi-shok-155-grain-jhp-hollow-point-ammo-40swb
http://www.youtube.com/user/andreleger2001#p/search/3/xjkRIayZ7d0
http://www.youtube.com/user/andreleger2001#p/search/19/IXpNyadTZg4
You can buy it here if you like:
http://www.sgammo.com/product/feder...hi-shok-155-grain-jhp-hollow-point-ammo-40swb
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