Alan Administrator Staff member Admin Moderator Platinum Member Joined Feb 21, 2025 Messages 214 Feb 7, 2026 #1 Have you noticed any changes in the reliability of hollow-point defensive loads when exposed to low temperatures?
Have you noticed any changes in the reliability of hollow-point defensive loads when exposed to low temperatures?
T Topgun Active member Joined Sep 6, 2025 Messages 30 Feb 28, 2026 #2 Cold can temper performance a bit but good hollow‑points still expand and feed reliably if they’re quality loads.
Cold can temper performance a bit but good hollow‑points still expand and feed reliably if they’re quality loads.
R Reese Member Joined Sep 9, 2025 Messages 12 Apr 30, 2026 #3 I haven't actually seen any real failures but it's clear the cold weather makes things feel a lot stiffer. So, whenever the temperatures really dip, I'll take a few magazines out, just to double-check that nothing's shifted.
I haven't actually seen any real failures but it's clear the cold weather makes things feel a lot stiffer. So, whenever the temperatures really dip, I'll take a few magazines out, just to double-check that nothing's shifted.
T The Alpha Member Joined Sep 9, 2025 Messages 9 May 4, 2026 #4 Same here, no major issues but I always stay aware of it. Cold can change small things and those can really add up if you just ignore them.
Same here, no major issues but I always stay aware of it. Cold can change small things and those can really add up if you just ignore them.
