Speer Lawman 165 grain .40 S&W TMJ. (This TMJ is the good kind- not the kind that hurts your jaw.) In our industry, TMJ stands for Total Metal Jacket. Well, what’s the difference in FMJ and TMJ? I’m glad you asked! The difference actually lies at the bottom of the round. Where FMJ rounds are exposed lead, the TMJ rounds are covered. Some indoor ranges are requiring the use of TMJs now to reduce the amount of lead particles that float through the air and collect on the ground. There are debates regarding how much FMJ use is harmful, but if you are at the indoor range a lot TMJs are a solution.
In addition to the TMJ, these Speer Lawman rounds also feature reloadable cases. These Clean-Fire® loads use primers that eliminate airborne heavy metals for cleaner shooting at your indoor range. The spent casings appear unfired when held up to traditional ammunition. Since the heavy metals have been removed, the end result is a healthier area and cleaner casings for you to reload.
The .40 S&W round hasn’t been around a very long time. It made its debut only in 1990! Smith & Wesson came out with this round and it was supposed to be shown off with their S&W Model 4006 pistol. However, for reasons unknown, the 4006 wasn’t available for purchase for a few months allowing Glock to beat them to store shelves with the Glock 22 and Glock 23. Glock beat out S&W by one week!
Chris –
Great ammo. I go through more of the 9mm variant than .40 but have never had a problem with either. Burns clean, never had a jam or hang through thousands of rounds. Put it through multiple glocks, smith and wesson, springfield and cz.
Prophet Arms –
These came quickly. Packaging was superb. Had a great time at the range with no issues. Feeding and fire was perfect. Chronograph readout was perfect and consistent. I would recommend these to anyone who wants quality ammo at a great price. Thanks bulkammo.
Tim –
This ammo does not like my weapons. I Purchased 1000 rounds used about 250 and had a 25-30% misfeeds and failures to eject.
Will not be buying it again.
I also took boxes of PMC at same session, and had no issues.
Charlie –
My ammo of choice. Never an issue. Super clean. Always first choice, for quality and money. Hard to find good quality ammo for cheap. Lawman it is!
CaptB –
I have been using Speer for more than 10 yrs. I fire about 2000-2500 rds per year. I settled on Speer after some of my own testing and feedback from other shooter/instructors. I prefer 165gr 40 to heavier 180gr and also use Speer for my 9mm in either a 115 or 124gr. My Glocks and Sigs have never had an issue with this mfr. It’s clean, shows the lower muzzle flash of a well burning powder, has absolutely dependable performance, costs a little more but it worth it. I’ve had my Glock firing pin break and had to re-barrel several of my pistol due to wear, never had a failure to cycle, feed of stove pipe which I attribute to regular firearm maintenance (grease on the high friction slide areas and light oil on the rest). Use FMJ for training, practice then and burn off my ready duty JHP magazined loads after about 18months or so and replace it. Highly recommend Speer, if you have an issue with this ammo study your firearms maintenance upkeep.