This specific type of ammunition refers to cartridges designed for 9x19mm Parabellum handguns, featuring projectiles with a hollow point cavity and a red polymer tip. The red tip typically serves to enhance feeding reliability and can also aid in visual identification. The hollow point design promotes expansion upon impact, transferring energy rapidly to the target.
Such cartridges are often selected for defensive purposes due to their terminal ballistic characteristics. The controlled expansion offered by the hollow point design aims to limit overpenetration while maximizing energy transfer within the intended target. This contributes to effective stopping power and reduced risk of collateral damage. The history of this ammunition type is interwoven with advancements in bullet technology, reflecting ongoing efforts to balance effectiveness with safety considerations.