| Classification | Description | Notes |
| Jacketed Handgun | Smooth margin | |
| Hollow Nose Handgun | Flattened tip | |
| Rifle | Lead core
Less radiodense jacket |
|
| Lead Shot | Deforms | |
| Steel Shot | Maintains round shape |
Reference:
Wilson, A. J. (1999). “Gunshot injuries: what does a radiologist need to know?” Radiographics 19(5): 1358-1368.
Scalfini SJA, Vuletin JC, Twersky J (1985). “Lead Arthropathy: Arthritis Caused
by Retained Intra-articular Bullets” 156:299-302