In your opinon what is best 9mm jhp and what grain to carry?

[PLANEMECH]

Have started to carry a 9mm a lot . Carrying 147 gr Winchester SXT also got 115 gr Federal Hi-Shok (not Hydra's) due to real cheap for now and just wanted something else. What other type should I look at mostly only carried .40's and .45's 180 gr 230gr Hydra. Shocks and SXT 's . Is 147 gr to heavy for 9mm? I thought since it is a heavier bullet moving slower would have more force then a lighter faster one. Is this not right and what type of bulletis best for expansion? I know everyone has there opinion I want to hear some.

 

[netsecurity]

Federal HST (Hydra Shock Two).

I have 124gr, or 147gr, and some +P's.

I suspect 147gr +P is the ideal round, but don't want to start an argument about it. The bullet is larger, heavier, penetrates more, and expands more though.

 

[9mmfan]

I alternate between Cor Bon's and Gold Dots. Occasionally the newer version of Hydra Shocks. Generally use the 124-5 gr. Nothing wrong with the 147 gr, but I like a little more speed out a bullet that that round generates.

 

[Double T]

I'm running some Hornady Critical Defense of the 124 gr variety I believe. I don't care as long as the gun functions with em. Plus I got a box free when I bought the glock...sooo...it was free to function check it

 

[sloughfoot]

The 147 SXT is a good choice. I am of the opinion that bullet choice doesn't matter much.

The willingness and ability to keep shooting accurately until the threat is down is far more important.

Some agonize over equipment. I agonize over training, mindset, and tactics.

 

[netsecurity]

The 147 SXT is a good choice. I am of the opinion that bullet choice doesn't matter much.

The willingness and ability to keep shooting accurately until the threat is down is far more important.

Some agonize over equipment. I agonize over training, mindset, and tactics.

That's true. Any of the cartridges listed above will do massive damage--if you hit the target.

I buy HST, and SXT for $26 per 50 though, and the other brands cost that much for 25 rounds.

 

[308jake]

Winchester PDX1

 

[Merrixs]

I'm a 124 grain fan. Either Underwood's Speer Gold Dot, or Federal HST for me.

 

[dubsac]

Winchester PDX1

and federal HST are my favs

 

[esrice]

Any of the cartridges listed above will do massive damage--if you hit the target.

Wait, I thought we were talking about handgun rounds?

 

[turnandshoot4]

Carry whatever you've shot the most of, are most accurate with, and are most confident with.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Whatever cycles and fires acurately out of your gun. With todays technology, there is not much difference in bullet performance. It's more about your ability to place shots on target. Besides, pistol rounds are not the most affective for SD to begin with.

 

[lj98]

I started with Winchester PDX1 147gr. However, after reading up a bit on expansion and penetration, I've started carrying Gold Dots 125 gr. APparently the PDX1 is not as reliable compared to Gold Dots.

 

[shadow6492]

If you can afford it buy a box of each brand and see what your gun likes and shoots the best. I did this with my Sig p226 9mm and it prefers the heavy 147 grain over the lighter loads. Gold dots were the best groupings.

 

[PLANEMECH]

Thanks guys for your advice will take it all will look at some others and try them out. Thanks

 

[spencer rifle]

Since I reload, I use several different brands. XTP for factory carry ammo, but I usually have to get 115 gr since I can't always find 124. Montana Gold 124 JHP for reloading. What I've read says that 124 is a good combination of velocity, penetration and expansion, and my 9s seem to do best with them.

 

[cosermann]

There is no single "best" 9mm cartridge. However, several that are among the best performing can be found here:

http://ammo.ar15.com/project/Self_Defense_Ammo_FAQ/index.htm

Pick one that functions reliably and accurately in your firearm.

Then, worry more about tactics, training, and skill level than the cartridge with which your tool is loaded.

 

[teddy12b]

Right now I've got three little mags for my carry gun. One is loaded with hornady critical defense, another with hornady critical duty, another with hornady zombie. I'm going to see what shoots accurately this weekend and then buy the cheapest "good stuff" in bulk. Any 9mm is going to do the job if the holes get poked in the right places.

 

[Hohn]

Federal HST (Hydra Shock Two).

I have 124gr, or 147gr, and some +P's.

I suspect 147gr +P is the ideal round, but don't want to start an argument about it. The bullet is larger, heavier, penetrates more, and expands more though.

Yeah, my vote is for 147gr HST also.

Honestly, only the SXTs are even close to the performance. So it's basically 1st place, 2nd place, and everyone else is so far behind it doesn't matter.

SXT is not exactly new, but it's the only one close to an HST. By comparison, it makes Gold Dots and Silvertips and Golden Sabers look pretty old.

Not like Hydra-shok old, but close. Darn hydr-shoks are obsolete, I can't believe they even sell them still!

JMO

 

[esrice]

Not like Hydra-shok old, but close.

"Old" as in "no one buys them anymore so they could probably be found in bulk for a good price"?