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Handgun ammo is often referred to by the material of the bullet (projectile). Lead, Jacketed, Hard cast, and Frangible.
Ammo\Ammunition is also referred to the shape of the bullet. Some of the the most common are Ball / Round nose (RN), Full metal jacket (FMJ), Full metal cased, Lead round nose (LRN), Hollow point (HP), Boat Tail (BT), Soft point (SP), Jacketed hollow point (JHP), Semi wadcutter (SWC), Wadcutter (WC).
.22 long rifle rimfire
.22 long rifle and related cartridges (.22 short, .22 long, and .22 extra long) Bullet weights among commercially available ammunition range from 20 to 60 grain. Subsonic, which also includes “target” or “match” loads, at nominal speeds below 1,100 ft/s Standard-velocity: 1,000–1,135 ft/s (305–346 m/s), common velocities are around 1,125 ft/s High-velocity: 1,200–1,310 ft/s per second. Hyper-velocity, or ultra-velocity: over 1,400 ft/s.
32 ACP
Also known as the .32 Automatic, common bullet weights 60 gr,65 gr, 71 gr, 73 gr
.380 ACP
The .380 ACP Bullet weights ranging from 85 to 95 grains (5.5 to 6.2 g) are common.
9×19mm Parabellum
Also know as as the 9mm Luger, very popular and widely used. Common bullet weights 115gr, 124gr, 147gr
.40 S&W (Smith & Wesson)
Common bullet weights 155, 165 or 180 gr. However, there are some bullets with weights as light as 135 gr and as heavy as 200 gr
.45 ACP
Standard load 230-grain
.38 Special
Common bullet weights 110gr, 130gr, 148gr, 158gr, 200gr
.357 S&W Magnum
Bullet weights ranging from 110 to 180 grains are most common. The 125 grains JHP loads are popular for self-defense, whereas the heavier loads are usually used for hunting.
.357 SIG
Based on a .40 S&W case necked down to accept 9mm bullets. The cartridge is used by a number of law enforcement agencies (LEA) and has a good reputation for both accuracy and stopping power. Developed to duplicate the performance of 125-grain .357 Magnum loads. The most popular bullet weights are 155, 125 and 147gr
.38 Super
Common bullet weights 115 and 124gr
10mm Auto
Most common bullet weights are 170, 155, 180 and 200gr. The 10mm outperforms the .40 S&W by 270–300 ft/s for similar bullet weights when using available full power loads
.44 Special
Common bullet weights of 135, 165, 180, 200, 240, 246, and 250 grains.
.44 Magnum
Common bullets weights 240, 270, 300 and 340gr. The .44 Magnum did not come to the attention of the general public until 1971, when it was prominently featured in the Clint Eastwood star-vehicle Dirty Harry
.30 Carbine
Common bullet weight 110. The popularity of the M1 Carbine for collecting, sporting, and re-enactment use has resulted in continued civilian popularity of the .30 Carbine cartridge.
30-06 Springfield
Common bullet weights 110, 150, 165, 180, 200 and 220gr. The .30-06’s power and versatility (combined with the availability of surplus firearms chambered for it and demand for commercial ammunition) have kept the round as one of the most popular for hunting in North America.
300 AAC Blackout
Common bullet weights 115 and 125gr. A rifle cartridge developed in the United States by Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) for use in the M4 carbine. Its purpose is to achieve ballistics similar to the 7.62×39mm Soviet cartridge in an AR-15 platform while using standard AR-15 magazines at their normal capacity.
.308 Winchester
Common bullet weights 150, 165, 168 and 175 gr. The .308 Winchester is one of the most successful hunting cartridges in the United States
.300 Winchester Magnum
Common bullet weights 110, 150, 165, 180, 200 and 220gr. The .30-06’s power and versatility (combined with the availability of surplus firearms chambered for it and demand for commercial ammunition) have kept the round as one of the most popular for hunting in North America.
.338 Lapua Magnum
Common bullet weights weights 200, 250 and 300gr. .338 Lapua Magnum developed for military long-range sniper rifles. In addition to its military role, it is increasingly used by hunters and civilian long-range shooting enthusiasts.
5.56×45mm NATO
Common bullet weights 55, 62 and 77gr. Extremely versatile and has been adopted by a wide range of users including hunters, target / sport shooters, militaries worldwide, and law enforcement.
7.62×39mm
Common bullet weights 122, 123 and 125gr. The 7.62×39mm round is a rifle cartridge of Soviet origin that was designed during World War II. Due to the worldwide proliferation of the SKS and AK-47 pattern rifles, the cartridge is used by both military and civilians alike.
.50 BMG
.50 Browning Machine Gun, common bullet weights 547, 655, 700, 750 and 800gr. Civilians use for the .50 caliber rifles include long-range target shooting. The US-based Fifty Caliber Shooters Association holds .50 BMG shooting matches.