re: Home defense ammo

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bapple, I recently picked up a box of 124 grain Monarch Ammo for my 9mm's. Mistake or okay? Go easy.

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It's better than regular FMJ ammo but I doubt there was much research done on the bullet construction. I would suggest getting a better name brand (Remington, Winchester, Federal, Hornady, Speer, etc.) when you get the chance.

Besides just bullet construction, high quality JHP ammo also has a low-flash, high pressure propellant, sealed bullets and primers, and nickel-plated cases. That's the reason for the inflated price, not just the costs-more-to-make bullet by itself.