I am having trouble figuring this out. I have read that the FBI recently contracted with Winchester, Hornady and Federal for duty ammo over the next several years. I have variously read they have accepted 135 gr +p 9mm flexlock and 175gr flexlock .40 from hornady and 147 gr bonded 9mm and 180 gr bonded .40 from Winchester and are only buying training ammo from Federal. Elsewhere I read that they also accepted Federal hydra shok deep from Federal.
I understand they contract with multiple suppliers to have adequate coverage but am confused by their choices. I have never really paid any attention to the Hornady Critical Duty ammo and was unaware the feds liked it, and am confused that they are accepting different weight bullets in the same calibers. I was also unaware they have ever looked at the Hydra Shok Deep stuff which has the post in it.
I don't really care what the FBI chooses and I know what I feel works well, but I know many agencies get all wobbly in the knees about issuing what the feds do.
So I am wondering if anyone can shed any light on whether the above information is correct and if not, what the ammo du jour is in fed land and perhaps any other interesting info.