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Ammo question about short barrel 9mm
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:16 pm
The last 9 I owned was a tank-like Ruger P series about 10-12 years ago. Obviously it would shoot anything I put in it with no issues. I had a 40 since then, and just recently got a XD-Slim 9mm with the 3.3 inch barrel for carry. I know every gun is a little different, but what is the general consensus on ammo choices out of a short barrel 9mm? I typically like heavy bullet weights for the caliber, but not sure on a 9. I also like to plink with similar weight bullets to what I carry. I picked up some Federal JHP's at the store, but I'll obviously be trying several different brands and loads until I settle on one. Just thought I would ask a few questions before getting started.
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Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:25 pm to TU Rob
federal has an HST round specifically for small 9mm
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:27 pm to TU Rob
Federal 180gr HSTs or gtfo
ETA: was thinking of 40 after reading OP. Y'all know damn well what I meant. 147
ETA: was thinking of 40 after reading OP. Y'all know damn well what I meant. 147
This post was edited on 5/10/17 at 4:29 pm
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:33 pm to TU Rob
Get you a comp on that 9mm baw
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:38 pm to Carson123987
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Federal 180gr HSTs or gtfo
I'm taking your word on this one. I know what I bought was Federal, but I'll have to check the box again to see if it is the 180 HST's.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:52 pm to Carson123987
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Federal 180gr HSTs or gtfo
There is no 180 grain 9mm in HST I'm pretty sure. I don't even know of a 180 9mm in any offering.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 3:18 pm to TigernMS12
Only in 9x23.
Carson's smoking crack.
Get 125s. 147s are garbage slow. You can see them in flight.
Carson's smoking crack.
Get 125s. 147s are garbage slow. You can see them in flight.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 3:22 pm to X123F45
I know they make a 180 in the .40. I thought 165 was where it topped out for a 9mm but wasn't sure.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 3:34 pm to TU Rob
quote:
I thought 165 was where it topped out for a 9mm but wasn't sure.
Most heavy-for-caliber 9mm offerings will be 147gr.
My personal carry loads:
Federal HST 147gr +P (S&W M&P9c 3.5")
Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P (Kahr CM9)
Check out videos from ShootingTheBull410 on YouTube. He's done a ton of testing with short barrel carry guns. From what I remember, the two carry loads I use were consistent winners in his testing.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 4:23 pm to TigernMS12
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There is no 180 grain 9mm in HST I'm pretty sure. I don't even know of a 180 9mm in any offering.
I'm retarded, I read 40 in your post and had 40 on my mind lol. 147***
Posted on 5/11/17 at 11:07 am to Carson123987
Looks like I bought Hornady Critical Defense, not Federal. They're the 124 gr. Going to pick up some Gold Dot and Federal as well. Thanks for the recs everyone.
Posted on 5/11/17 at 5:35 pm to TU Rob
personally for my full size S&W M&P 9mm, I found the Winchester white box jhp 115 grain to be the best for overall reliability and accuracy without being that dirty and that is what matters to me.
I haven't had any misfires at all, my accuracy is spot on, unlike with the 124 grain, and the hp spread on these bullets is very consistant every time.
if I hit someone with it they are going down or not going very far, they certainly aren't going to keep coming towards me.
I haven't had any misfires at all, my accuracy is spot on, unlike with the 124 grain, and the hp spread on these bullets is very consistant every time.
if I hit someone with it they are going down or not going very far, they certainly aren't going to keep coming towards me.
This post was edited on 5/11/17 at 5:46 pm
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