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[–] venuspcs ago 

Depends largely on:

A. The caliber of gun and barrel length, B. The skill of the carrier, and C. If your intent is to stop someone or just slow them down.

The larger caliber guns tend to have more kick with JHP rounds, like the 1911 Compact (3.5" barrel) I carry. The full-sized version of my gun (5" barrel) doesn't have half the kick of the compact.

If you are skilled at one hand shooting (which most of the time you will need to shoot one handed if pulling your concealed carry in public) then JHP's or FMJ's will work. Just remember that an FMJ from a higher caliber (38 or higher) gun can often travel through-and-through your target and may strike an innocent.....so I always carry with JHP's for that very reason.

If I ever have the need to pull my concealed carry in public I do not want the perpetrator to ever put someone else in that position, which is yet another reason I carry with JHP's loaded. They do far more damage and are more likely to permanently eliminate the threat.