No, they are not.
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Yes. For every caliber of ammunition, there is a hollow point round that goes with it, except for .50 caliber machine gun and sniper rounds.
No
No, they are not.
Yes, you can find a wide variety of readily available 9mm hollow point bullets and ammunition.
No
Yes.
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Yes
The speed of a hollow point bullet can vary depending on the caliber and type of firearm it is fired from. On average, handgun bullets can travel at speeds ranging from 800 feet per second (fps) to 1500 fps, while rifle bullets can reach speeds of up to 4000 fps or more.
Hollow points have a hollowed-out tip that expands upon impact, creating larger wound channels and reducing the risk of over-penetration. Ball point bullets have a solid tip and are designed for reliable penetration and stability, making them better for shooting through barriers or hard targets. Hollow points are often used for self-defense, while ball points are commonly used for target shooting or hunting.