what brand does SBCS use?

[drbassbmd]

Does anyone know what brand of ammo San Bernardino uses on duty? 45acp

[X-ffdo]

Win. SXTs. This is not recent info.

[~Scott~]

I went through the class August 8th and wsa told they use the Winchester Ranger T series. Slightly different than the SXT round.

Here is a very nice thread about them...

http://www.calccw.com/Forums/carry-g...er-45-acp.html

[X-ffdo]

Thanks for the update!

[cksh8me]

"T" is just the next generation. When your store runs out of SXT they will stock T.

[~Scott~]

Originally Posted by cksh8me

"T" is just the next generation. When your store runs out of SXT they will stock T.

This is a very confusing area.... and I don't think I have the answers but would love some clarification on this.

Here is what I "think" I understand..... You can get SXT's (Supreme eXpansion Technology) that are bonded but do not contain "talons". And the newer T-Series have talons but are also considered SXT's.... What I do know is that the part number for my .45ACP is RA45T (Ranger .45 Talon). You can also get RA45B which is bonded but I don't think those have talons.

This link Winchester Rngr Black Talon SXT 45 -230gr T-Series : Pistol Ammo at GunBroker.com shows 5th Generation Ranger T's vs 4th Generation Ranger T's and the difference after expansion. The talons are larger on the 5th Gen.

Found this on GunBroker:

Winchester Ammunition is taking its best, and making it better for law enforcement officials. The enhanced Ranger T Series handgun ammunition—for law enforcement only—comes from the same design as the original Supreme Expansion Technology (SXT) bullet, but it’s better. Like the original SXT bullet, the enhanced T Series has a hollow point nose that expands into a six petal configuration. The patented reverse taper jacket has been strengthened to form a bigger mushroom and the expanded petals also open into a right angle from the shaft of the bullet, resulting in improved terminal effectiveness. “The engineering behind the enhanced Ranger T Series make it the best law enforcement load we have ever produced,” said Dick Hammett, president of Winchester Ammunition. “We understand the threats that our law enforcement community faces and will continue to provide officers with the highest quality ammunition possible.” Key features of the enhanced Ranger T Series bullet: • Rapid and reliable expansion, controlled by patented jacket design • Excellent penetration and weight retention through a variety of barriers • Six re-engineered and strengthened petals for maximum performance • Great expansion over a wide range of velocities


Still.... I can't find anything from Winchester explaining the differences. I'll keep looking.....

[drbassbmd]

I found a site that has the ranger t 45 for sale. reasonable price. they also have 40. send me a pm if you're interested.

[X-ffdo]

You want to confuse me more? How about RA45TA.......those are for short barrel handguns!!

[drbassbmd]

Doing a quik google search, it appears that you're correct. However I can't find a website that even has it on out of stock or back order....

[drbassbmd]

I'll tell you guys what though. The owner of the website just emailed me and asked how I found his site. I don't think he does much biz cause my order is already in shipped status and i have a tracking numer. Keep in mind i ordered about 30 mins ago ;p that and i'm order number 61

[Keith92555]

Originally Posted by drbassbmd

I found a site that has the ranger t 45 for sale. reasonable price. they also have 40. send me a pm if you're interested.

PM sent.

[drbassbmd]

Originally Posted by drbassbmd

I'll tell you guys what though. The owner of the website just emailed me and asked how I found his site. I don't think he does much biz cause my order is already in shipped status and i have a tracking numer. Keep in mind i ordered about 30 mins ago ;p that and i'm order number 61

Home boy sent me the ups info. yet hasn't dropped my stuff off yet...

[Keith92555]

Originally Posted by drbassbmd

Home boy sent me the ups info. yet hasn't dropped my stuff off yet...

How could he have UPS shipping info if he hasn't yet dropped off the order? This is sounding fishy...

[drbassbmd]

Originally Posted by Keith92555

How could he have UPS shipping info if he hasn't yet dropped off the order? This is sounding fishy...

No you can make the label and print it off the internet then just stick i on the package. I just checked it and it was sent out last night. I'll get it thursday.