Ammo Jon
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- Mar 3, 2008
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Got a 1000 round box for $180, in your case I’ll do 500 for $200 
Questions 9mm ammo
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You can buy it over at WM for $27 for 150 all day long - it's the only cheap stuff I've found thus far that will run consistently in my Fauxland Special. Brownells also sells it sometimes for $180/1000 in a can, which is nice - I've got one of those in my SHTF stash.psa has 50 round box 8.99
But the heavier stuff shoots a little softer, and if I'm going at competition speed, that's something I care about.
Winchester 124 grn Whitebox NATO for the range-- shoots reliably in my Glock 17 and Hk USP. Several thousand rounds now and 0 FTFs/stovepipes/jams-- Federal Hydra-shoks for defense.
alucard0822
For great Justice
I reload 124gr plated bullets to barely 125PF by the thousands for the bulk of my practice and competition, but of course this isn't the reloading forum.
My 9mm's run my handloads reliably, but if I want to shoot a full-power load, or if i want more brass, I'll use bulk Federal FMJ, shoots well enough, good brass, and it's about as cheap as any. Last time I bought some, the 200rd value packs were under $30.
For defensive ?CCW use, I carry 124gr HSTs. Have plenty to practice with and change out as ammo gets beat up, they have about the best performance in every test they are involved with, and the std pressure 124gr are very reliable and mild in everything I have used them with, the +p are only 50 FPS faster at best, but have a lot more blast from short barrels. The 147gr are also great, but they were harder to keep stocked up with, only reason I went with 124s over them.
My 9mm's run my handloads reliably, but if I want to shoot a full-power load, or if i want more brass, I'll use bulk Federal FMJ, shoots well enough, good brass, and it's about as cheap as any. Last time I bought some, the 200rd value packs were under $30.
For defensive ?CCW use, I carry 124gr HSTs. Have plenty to practice with and change out as ammo gets beat up, they have about the best performance in every test they are involved with, and the std pressure 124gr are very reliable and mild in everything I have used them with, the +p are only 50 FPS faster at best, but have a lot more blast from short barrels. The 147gr are also great, but they were harder to keep stocked up with, only reason I went with 124s over them.
Rockzilla
Ultimate Member
check out Classic Arms
https://www.classicfirearms.com/ammunition/9mm/
for everyday shooting it's 123gr Lead FP / BE powder
defense it's Lehigh Defense 70gr "Hero" or the Xtreme
Penetrator, Sig line of ammo is good also.
Reloading wise it's 125gr Sierra Sig bullet or Lehigh
bullets, and of course cast lead bullets.. YMMV
out of the Sig 250
-Rock
https://www.classicfirearms.com/ammunition/9mm/
for everyday shooting it's 123gr Lead FP / BE powder
defense it's Lehigh Defense 70gr "Hero" or the Xtreme
Penetrator, Sig line of ammo is good also.
Reloading wise it's 125gr Sierra Sig bullet or Lehigh
bullets, and of course cast lead bullets.. YMMV
out of the Sig 250
-Rock
Zorros
Ultimate Member
I sometimes put a 9mm barrel in a G33 or a G 27. The 124 grs function but not the 115. I’ll shoot anything thru my shield or p226, but for the reason stated, if 124s are available, all things being equal i will buy a case or two at a time.
For self defense, so many choices. Golden saber, HST, sig, critical duty. They are all good. But since you need to be sure they function, if i can get great deals on boxes of 50, and its a good round like HST selling for $20/50 i will buy a quantity for testing and then SD. Hard to justify testing rds that are $1+ per.
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Ammo Jon
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- Mar 3, 2008
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Be fun to take your 33/27 and my 33C/27C to the range and compare them side by side.
Zorros
Ultimate Member
I sometimes put a 9mm barrel in a G33 or a G 27. The 124 grs function but not the 124. I’ll shoot anything thru my shield or p226, but for the reason stated, if 124s are available, all things being equal i will buy a case or two at a time.
For self defense, so many choices. Golden saber, HST, sig, critical duty. They are all good. But since you need to be sure they function, if i can get great deals on boxes of 50, and its a good round like HST selling for $20/50 i will buy a quantity for testing and then SD. Hard to justify testing rds that are $1+ per.
bkuether
Judge not this race .....
I like Federal 124g FMJ but maybe a bit biased
And that bias is contagious!
photoracer
Competition Shooter
I use WM Fed 115 for matches most of the time (or Blazer 115). For falling steel I like Fed AM 147g FMJ FP. Last year at PSA I shot Fed Blazer 124g and it was my best result ever so I am likely to use that again in my G34.
Zorros
Ultimate Member
Jon, Next time i am heading to timonium i will give you some head’s up and we can shoot. I once smouldered their ceiling with a compensated springfield 1911 and lake city ammo.
sgt23preston
USMC LLA. NRA Life Member
124 Grain Flat Point Brass Plated Berry's out of my 5" 1911 fly very very well...
I honestly think they would leave a mark, so I haven't tried to catch any yet...
I honestly think they would leave a mark, so I haven't tried to catch any yet...
Czechnologist
Concerned Citizen
- Mar 9, 2016
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Testing 9mm ammo for accuracy and dependability is kind of fun.
I like Sellier & Bellot 124gr FMJ in my CZ's for practice, plinking and casual competition. It seems to be very consistent in terms of accuracy and reliability. When I can't find it at a good price (.17-18cpr with free shipping) I'll try to find either Winchester White Box NATO 124gr. FMJ or Geco 124gr FMJ. Both perform on the same par as the S&B but, usually cost slightly more.
My Walthers and HK don't seem to care what I feed them, especially the VP9SK. Doesn't seem to matter if it's blue light special MagTech, Aguila or Federal 124gr FMJ. They shoot them all equally well and 100% reliably.
I use Cor Bon 125gr. JHP+P for defense. Never had an issue with reliability and/or accuracy in any of my 9mm pistols.
For plinking I use whatever is cheap and these days it’s time to stock up imho. I use blazer, s&b, herters, american eagle, all in 115gr when on sale for target blasting. When it comes to self defense ammo...
Alan3413
Ultimate Member
- Mar 4, 2013
- 17,095
Practice: whatever's cheapest in 147gr.
Defense: Federal HST in 147gr.
Defense: Federal HST in 147gr.
pcfixer
Ultimate Member
Thank You everyone for your input and responses. I do read and think of each ones experience here in shooting and selection of ammo.
