ProArmory Experts Choice For
9mm Home Defense Ammo
The experts at ProArmory recommend these 9mm JHP options for home defense and concealed carry needs.
What Are The Different Types of 9mm Ammo?
The two most common types of 9mm ammo are full metal jacket or (FMJ) and Jacketed Hollow Points or JHP.
9mm Full Metal Jacket (FMJ): A FMJ bullet has a metal jacket that covers the lead core and unlike a hollowpoint bullet, FMJ is not designed to expand upon impact.
FMJ rounds are typically used for range training or target practice.
Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP): A JHP bullet generates more force and does expand on impact. Jacketed Hollow Points are intendended for self-defense use because of the increased expansion and penetration upon impact.
There are also several other types of 9mm ammo, including:
Lead Round Nose (LRN): A LRN bullet has a lead core and a rounded nose and is cheaper than full metal jacket or jhp rounds. The reason most shooters choose lead round nose is because it's cheaper than FMJ.
Some ranges do not allow lead ammo.
Steel Case 9mm Ammo: The casing of this bullet is made from steel, which is more cheaper than brass casings.
Steel casings are less durable and can be harder on firearms. Here at ProArmory.com, we do not recommend steel cased 9mm ammo if you can avoid it.