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