NFA amnesty Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Has anyone fired FMJ flat nose rounds for their Thompsons? Just purchased 300 rounds and was going to run it through my Thompson and Grease Gun but if folks have had malfunctions or don't recommend it, will just save for my 1911A1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFalGuy Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 For me, the nose of the bullet has never given me a problem.Late last year the ammo I HAD been shooting thru Glocks would note work in mine AFTER I change to threaded barrels.The feed ramp was too abrupt. So I switched to flat nose 158gr 9mm thru a suppressor.You might want to mention brand name so those with the knowledge can give you an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA amnesty Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) For me, the nose of the bullet has never given me a problem.Late last year the ammo I HAD been shooting thru Glocks would note work in mine AFTER I change to threaded barrels.The feed ramp was too abrupt. So I switched to flat nose 158gr 9mm thru a suppressor.You might want to mention brand name so those with the knowledge can give you an answer.Winchester White Box brass 230 grain FMJ flat nose. Thank you Edited March 30, 2020 by NFA amnesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Bought a bunch by mistake once, but it runs just fine in both my '28's.No worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA amnesty Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) Bought a bunch by mistake once, but it runs just fine in both my '28's.No worriesAwesome, thank you. I will also report after shooting it. Some folks think flat nose is the choice in handgun competitions, but no mention how it feeds in full auto. Edited April 1, 2020 by NFA amnesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 So does this mean that Winchester White Box is a flat nosed round?Or is there a round nose load as well? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA amnesty Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 As John indicated, you have to be careful when ordering. There is the regular .45 automatic colt pistol Ball Ammo they list as FMJ on the box but also FMJ flat nose. As the name suggests, the nose of the bullet is flattened but still jacketed. I wanted to try it out at the range and use it on paper and steel target with my 1911A1 but then I thought it might be fun shooting on full auto if the ammo was safe to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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