2024年12月4日 · The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) utilizes the Winchester Ranger SXT 124-grain +P (RA9124TP) as their primary duty ammunition for their 9mm handguns. This specific round is designed for optimal terminal performance and reliability in law enforcement scenarios.

2024年11月27日 · As of 2024, the FBI primarily issues the Federal HST (High Shock Trauma) 9mm Luger 147 grain +P (Pressure) hollow point ammunition to its agents. This selection reflects a rigorous testing process and prioritizes terminal ballistics, accuracy, and reliability.

2022年4月28日 · Critical Duty is loaded with the tough Hornady FlexLock® bullet that delivers “barrier blind” performance when shot through common urban barriers. The patented FlexLock bullet incorporates two revolutionary Hornady features, delivering superior barrier penetration and consistent performance in FBI tactical handgun ammunition tests.

2024年12月8日 · The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) primarily uses 147-grain 9mm Luger ammunition manufactured by Winchester. Specifically, they utilize the Winchester Ranger SXT (now known as Ranger Bonded) line, which features a jacketed hollow point (JHP) bullet design optimized for consistent expansion and penetration in ballistic gelatin testing.

2018年10月17日 · By 2017, the FBI had selected the Glock 17M and 19M, variants of the G17 Gen5 and the G19 Gen5 in 9mm, and they quickly needed a new duty load. Phase one was all paperwork and written proposals. Phase two is where testing began to include pentration protocols and velocity testing.

2024年7月2日 · After a thorough review, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) selected the Hornady Critical Duty 9mm+P 135 gr FTX handgun ammo for its official service rounds. The unique Hornady Flex Tip technology in the FlexLock bullet provides consistent barrier penetration and enhances the bullet’s expansion.

2019年8月23日 · Ballistic engineers have figured out how to use the velocity of the 9 mm in conjunction with modern bullet-construction techniques to build ammo that is up to FBI standards. It’s that emphasis...

2022年5月5日 · The Federal Bureau of Investigation has awarded Hornady with a fixed price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement for 9 mm +P Luger 135-grain Critical Duty ammunition.

2015年11月2日 · The Federal Bureau of Investigation is returning to the ammunition caliber it labeled ineffective and blamed for the deaths of two of its agents during a 1986 shootout in Miami — the 9mm jacketed hollow-point luger.

2014年8月11日 · On July 25, 2014, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a pre-solicitation notice for a family of pistols chambered in 9mm — and in so doing, fanned the embers of “the great debate” over pistol calibers.