Choosing Carry ammo for 9mm... help!

[melloyello]

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

much thanks folks...

I used to be a "MV first" guy... but going from hunting primarily with a 25-06 to a 35 Whelen (aka 35-06)... uh, heavy and a little slower is just A-OK...

so I'm guessing I'll stick with 124gr +Ps....

I can't imagine opting for a 115... weight is a very effective tool when it relates to energy transfer, at least on game. 'course I'm not throwing 250gr out there at 2400fps... but nonetheless... (talk about bone-destruction at about 200yds...)

thanks again.

My recommendation is to try different types of ammo.
I've found that in one of my CCW the 9mm 124 gr work great.
However, my friend's XDM9 the 147 gr felt like less recoil than the 124s.
Accuracy was they same negating opeerator error.

Also check at different distants too (5,7,10, 15 yards)

[1911 Headbanger]

Originally Posted by Glockster20

Cor-Bon 115gr. JHP's in +P or Speer Gold Dot 124gr. JHP's in +P.

What he said!!!

[Glock Fan]

I'd go with the Speer Gold Dots in 124 gr. Cor Bon ammo is good, but it's a little pricey. It's good practice to shoot a couple of boxes of your defensive ammo on a regular basis. I didn't see a big enough of a difference in performance to justify the higher cost of Cor Bon ammo. If you're partial to Remington ammo, Golden Sabre ammo works good as well. It's a little more costly than Speer Gold Dots, but less expensive than Cor Bon.



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[BIMMER 540i]

I use either Cor-Bon /Glaser (also known as Pow'R Ball) it's been tested by and used by FBI because it is known to go through several layers of heavy clothing(ie: winter) and then 10-12" of forensic jelly where it stops.
I also use Hornady critical Defense 115 gr FTX for mostly the same reasons except the Pow'R Ball is 135 gr.
Hornady is often available at Cabela's ;Glaser is usually available at Cheaper Than Dirt.
Any Help????