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Inspired by some research I ordered a few boxes of the Fiocchi 9XTPC25 Hornady XTP JHP's (25 count and $0.59/Round) and several more of the Fiocchi 9APBHP that are also 124 gr JHP's, just not the pricey Hornady's (50 count and $0.32/Round). Both spec's are 1100 Feet Per Second/ 333 Foot Pounds. Comparing the two rounds side by side the XTP's are shorter cone shaped HP's. When I saw the difference I was hoping that both would feed OK. I made it to the range today and put a box of each through my new CCP M2 without any problems. I put two clips of each through as fast as I could fire to reassure myself of the smooth operation if I develop the skills and ever need to.
I honestly couldn't tell a difference in the accuracy of the two. I would be interested in seeing if there is any performance difference of the two different HP's if anyone is up to comparing. My guess is that there is a difference as there is with hunting bullets. The Hornady's probably stay together better is my guess. I would like to hear any personal experiences.
May go with the 124 gr FMJ's for close quarters drills to save a nickle or so per round but plan on practicing with the JHP's at a distance.
I honestly couldn't tell a difference in the accuracy of the two. I would be interested in seeing if there is any performance difference of the two different HP's if anyone is up to comparing. My guess is that there is a difference as there is with hunting bullets. The Hornady's probably stay together better is my guess. I would like to hear any personal experiences.
May go with the 124 gr FMJ's for close quarters drills to save a nickle or so per round but plan on practicing with the JHP's at a distance.