Will it keep the same POI as my practice ammo?

POI varies by firearm and load. For 9mm, a lightweight training round such as 115gr will often track closer to EHP than 124/147gr practice loads. EHP is engineered for POI consistency and function across common barrel lengths and twist rates, but you should confirm POI and function in your pistol and test which training ammo best matches your setup.

Is this suitable for short-barrel pistols?

Yes. Because performance does not rely on an expansion window, EHP maintains consistent terminal behavior over a wide velocity band, including compact pistols.

How should I test before carry?

Run a function/POI check (e.g., 20–40 rounds) at your carry distances. Note feeding/ejection and where impacts print relative to your zero.

How does “barrier blind” apply here?

EHP is tested to perform consistently and with minimal deflection through common intermediate materials while maintaining the intended terminal effect. Always verify in your firearm.

Can I use EHP with compensated or ported barrels?

Generally yes. EHP is compatible with comps/ports. The 80gr EHP uses significantly more powder than heavier grain rounds which lead to the device having a greater effedct muzzle velocity and recoil impulse, which may shift POI and affect timing on some pistols. Verify function and POI in your setup, and keep ports/comp baffles clean to minimize copper fouling.

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Bullet Types: How They Behave

Understanding projectile construction helps you choose the right load. The major handgun types you’ll encounter are:

Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) – Non-expanding training rounds known for reliability and economy; typically make narrow wound paths.

Hollow Point (HP) – Jacketed designs that expand in soft tissue to increase permanent cavity and reduce over-penetration; common in duty/carry loads.

Frangible – Engineered to break apart on hard surfaces to reduce ricochet; useful for steel/indoor training.

Fluted / Fluid-Transfer (non-expanding solids) – Solid metal projectiles that use exterior geometry to create disruptive fluid flow and controlled penetration with excellent barrier performance and the highest reliability on target.

Tumbling – Loads intended to yaw/rotate quickly for wounding without classic expansion.

Choose Your Purpose

Everyday Carry / Home Defense / Duty

9mm 80gr External Hollow Point (EHP) | 9mm +P 80gr EHP
Non-expanding solid with patented exterior geometry for strong performance with or without barriers like auto glass, drywall, and sheet metal while maintaining controlled penetration and quick shot-to-shot recovery.

Backcountry Defense / Handgun Hunting / Bear Load

9mm +P 124gr Woodsman
Deep, straight-line penetration through heavy hide and bone; a non-expanding solid for wilderness defense where large-animal threats exist.

Suppressed / Low-Signature Home Defense / PCC

9mm 126gr Subsonic
Tuned for subsonic velocity, stable flight, and consistent terminal behavior with reduced acoustic signature when suppressed.

Training & Components

9mm 115gr FMJ (training ammo) – Clean, consistent practice loads.
9mm 115gr FMJ Projectiles (components) – Bullets only for qualified reloaders; not loaded ammunition.

Comparison

Use Case	Load	Bullet Type	Weight	Notes
EDC / Vehicle	EHP / EHP +P	Non-expanding solid (fluted)	80gr	Reliability; terminal performance controlled penetration; reduced recoil
Backcountry / Hunting	Woodsman +P	Non-expanding, Penetrator	124gr	Deep, straight penetration through hide and bone
Suppressed / Low-signature	Subsonic	Non-expanding solid (fluted)	126gr	Similar performance to the EHP, but at subsonic velocities; consistent terminal behavior
Training	FMJ	FMJ	115gr	Clean, reliable, economical practice
Reloading	FMJ Projectiles	FMJ, Components	115gr	Components for reloaders; not loaded ammo

Use Case

Load

Bullet Type

Weight

Notes

EDC / Vehicle

EHP / EHP +P

Non-expanding solid (fluted)

80gr

Reliability; terminal performance controlled penetration; reduced recoil

Backcountry / Hunting

Woodsman +P

Non-expanding, Penetrator

124gr

Deep, straight penetration through hide and bone

Suppressed / Low-signature

Subsonic

Non-expanding solid (fluted)

126gr

Similar performance to the EHP, but at subsonic velocities; consistent terminal behavior

Training

FMJ

115gr

Clean, reliable, economical practice

Reloading

FMJ Projectiles

FMJ, Components

115gr

Components for reloaders; not loaded ammo

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Bullet Types: How They Behave

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Choose Your Purpose

Everyday Carry / Home Defense / Duty

Backcountry Defense / Handgun Hunting / Bear Load

Suppressed / Low-Signature Home Defense / PCC

Training & Components

Comparison

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