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Old 10-29-2008, 20:23   #38
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Not a problem sir. TAP is decent ammo, I dont have enough experience to voice an authoritative opinion on it though. Before making a change in ammo standardization I would make sure to test alot of different ammo. Many people (.mil, LEO and Civies alike) put too much stock in reviews in gun rags and so called statements from those that have used it. I did some testing of my own before selecting an ammo for home defense. I shot drywall, glass, wood, carpet with the foam padding and wood behind it. I tested some of the TAP 75 NATO , and Black Hills 77 grain ammo that had the cannelure in it. Both of the afformentioned rounds mostly broke up or were seriously hampered by anything I tested it on. Anyone who has used either will tell you that they dont penetrate much of anything well. They do retain some weight though that could possibly be a danger to innocents on the other side of the wall you might have to shoot at. Weight retention is ideal in a combat scenario but not so much for the protective homeowner, and definetly not for any LEO that has to use their weapon. I would just make sure that the person in charge of procurement of your ammo does the proper testing of the ammo they intend to buy for your use. If they order ammo that overpenetrates it would be your *** in the wringer if a bullet fragment stuck a friendly not theirs. Stay safe. Aaron.
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