Feb 8, 2019 · The SS190 is considered AP ammo by FN and although available at times for civilians through less than legal means, you are going to pay anywhere between $200 and $250 a box of 50. SS190 is only sold to the Military and Law Enforcement on a Department Letter Head. FN restricts this ammo, not the ATF.

Feb 7, 2016 · That is the reason that you can not buy SS190. There are several places that occasionally sell pulled SS190 bullets, and if you load your own, you can essentially create your own SS190. I picked up 500 last year for about $120, so the cost is much less than what SS190 sells for on gunbroker when it comes up.

Oct 31, 2009 · SS190 is considered to be AP ammo, but the possession or sale by non-licensees (private individuals) appears not to be prohibited by federal law. Some quick research on www.atf.gov indicates that it's only illegal for manufacturers, importers, or dealers to sell or transfer AP ammunition to non-authorized entities (ie, anyone other than LE or ...

Apr 13, 2007 · Wikipedia says: "The SS190 bullet has a steel penetrator and an aluminum core." 1. It does not seem to violate part (i) as the core is aluminum, not iron? Is that right? 2. It does not seem to violate part (ii) as it's not greater than .22 caliber. Or is it? 5.7mm = .224". Is the definition here .2200000000"?

Apr 15, 2019 · As I understand it the only entity classifying SS190 as AP is FN. The GCA defines “armor piercing ammunition” as: “(i) a projectile or projectile core which may be used in a handgun and which is constructed entirely (excluding the presence of traces of other substances) from one or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass ...

Feb 26, 2009 · The SS190 has demonstrated varying penetration depths of about 10 to 13 inches in gelatin testing by various agencies. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy forensics laboratory tested SS190 fired out of a P90 into 10% ordnance gelatin, 10% gelatin covered with heavy clothing, and 10% gelatin covered with Level II soft armor.

Dec 1, 2019 · From what I've read, SS190 has a 31 grain projectile, but does anybody know what type of powder FN uses from the factory for it? Also, how much powder is it loaded with? I haven't been able to find from searching for this particular load. Thank you in advanced for any info!

Dec 20, 2008 · Where can a police agency obtain it if it is available? Is there a better round that SS190 for our LEO's and Military (or U.S. secret service)? I know that other certain brands or ammo require a letterhead purchase, such as Winchester Ranger ammo, and like the SS190 is legal to own, just restricted by the manufactuer. Is this the case on the SS190?

Jul 11, 2008 · It was abandoned in 1994 in favor of the heavier SS190 projectile, which has greater potential for accuracy and penetration, as well as being shorter and thus easier to fit in FN's then-upcoming Five-seven pistol. [edit] SS190 Duty Round The SS190 AP ball FMJ is designated as armor piercing (AP) ammunition, designed to penetrate body armor.

Jul 18, 2012 · 1. The FTB has declared SS190 to be AP ammo under the GCA. I have the original ruling from the FTB. This ruling is being appealed at this time as the SS190 does not meet the definition of AP ammo under the GCA IMHO. 2. The GCA states that the use of AP ammo in a handgun during the commission of a crime is a felony, subject to prosecution. 3.