I prefer 124 fmj but dont have a legitimate reason. Okay, that's fair! So realistically I, as a non competitive shooter, won't notice the difference between 115 and 124. Not really, which ever is cheaper is more important for now. When ammo is cheap i like 124 because it’s the same weight as my carry ammo.Feb 1, 2017 ... I bought a NIB P30L 9mm about two months ago and I could use your help. My first two range visits with 115 grain were disasterous.Winchester’s 9mm 115 grain ammo runs at 1190 fps (137 power factor) and their 147 grain bullet at 990 fps (146 power factor). If I do calculations based on my recoil data, the 147 grain bullet would produce about 5% more recoil than the 115 grain load. That’s not much difference.Is 115 grain 9mm better than 124 grain for self-defense? The choice between 115 grain and 124 grain depends on individual preferences, as both can be effective for self-defense when using proper ammunition. See 3,000+ New Gun Deals HERE. What is the recoil like for 115 grain 9mm?4437 posts · Joined 2016. #3 · Mar 7, 2018. won't matter, 115/124s will feel snappier than 147s. Personally I use WINSXT 127+P+ for carry. But whatever brand/weight/shape you choose, be sure to function fire a few rounds. Sometimes my Glock forgets where to look.. Panzergraf, cnutco and allmotorgsr81. Like.1 2. zonian. 772 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Jul 11, 2015. DAKA said: I usually shoot 115 grain ammo at the range, but lately I found some 124 grain at W/M that was …Winchester’s 9mm 115 grain ammo runs at 1190 fps (137 power factor) and their 147 grain bullet at 990 fps (146 power factor). If I do calculations based on my recoil data, the 147 grain bullet would produce about 5% more recoil than the 115 grain load. That’s not much difference.S&B 9mm 124-grain FMJ is great ammo at a good price because it uses brass cases that are good for reloading, Boxer primers, and high-quality powders. In my experience, these rounds go bang every time you pull the trigger and rarely jam, making it a great addition to your range bag. Our Sellier and Bellot 9mm 124gr ReviewFor instance, most 9mm loads are either 115, 124, or 147 grain, but occasionally you might see a 95 grain, 110 grain, or some other oddball load. A 9mm bullet weighing exactly 124 grains. If you have an idea of the typical range of bullet weights for the caliber, then you can tell whether any given load falls more toward the heavy end or ...Testing some 115 and 124 grain 9mm ammo from AAC. Heavy clothing ballistic gel test using a Canik Mete MC9!Join this channel to become a member of The Range ...Aug 21, 2014 · For instance, most 9mm loads are either 115, 124, or 147 grain, but occasionally you might see a 95 grain, 110 grain, or some other oddball load. A 9mm bullet weighing exactly 124 grains. If you have an idea of the typical range of bullet weights for the caliber, then you can tell whether any given load falls more toward the heavy end or ... 115 grain vs 124 grain vs 147 grain question. I have fired a variety of 115, 124, and 147 grain FMJ 9X19mm (several brands) in both a P228 and a 9mm AR and honestly I could not tell the difference in recoil or muzzle flip. Both guns ate this mix of loads/brands without issue.Apr 28, 2021 · The 124 gr bullet in 9mm does not have enough velocity and the 147 grain bullet does not have enough mass. But the 115 gr +P (+) has nearly the mass and nearly the velocity, thus making it the closest round to achieve the legendary 125 gr .357 magnum ballistics. AND it can do that from a 3" barrel. Testing out some Ammo Inc 9mm hollow point defensive ammo, with a 3" Taurus GX4. Some fairly easy to find and low priced options during the "ammo shortage."J...4437 posts · Joined 2016. #3 · Mar 7, 2018. won't matter, 115/124s will feel snappier than 147s. Personally I use WINSXT 127+P+ for carry. But whatever brand/weight/shape you choose, be sure to function fire a few rounds. Sometimes my Glock forgets where to look.. Panzergraf, cnutco and allmotorgsr81. Like.Mar 7, 2024 · Ultimately, the choice between 115-grain and 124-grain 9mm ammo comes down to personal preference, your specific firearm, and your intended use. Buy a box of each and head to the range for some testing. Pay attention to how each performs in terms of accuracy, recoil, and reliability. Feb 25, 2023 ... Well, if you're looking at 9x19, or 9mm Luger, I personally like 124gr bullets. 115gr runs a bit snappy, 147gr doesn't always expand correctly ...Jun 8, 2023 ... Short barrel test through heavy clothing. 9mm 124 grain HST vs 147 grain, both standard pressure. Added in 124 grain American Munitions JHP ...Aquí nos gustaría mostrarte una descripción, pero el sitio web que estás mirando no lo permite.OPEC+ members have "optionality" to raise oil production if demand climbs higher, the bank's head of commodities research Jeff Currie said. Jump to Crude oil prices could jump to $...The main difference between 115-grain Vs. 124-grain 9mm ammo is the weight of the bullet. In general, a 124-grain bullet is heavier than a 115-grain bullet, which means it has more mass and generally travels at a slightly …147’s are usually sub sonic which is quieter when suppressed. Beyond that I just generally don’t use 115. I prefer 124gr nato for general fmj range use (the recoil is closer to actual defensive loads). For defensive loads I always go for more penetration, nowadays there’s lots of good 124-147gr defensive loads that get 16-18 inches ...This is mainly due to the fact that FMJ rounds are significantly cheaper than your average hollow point. It’s also due to the fact that, from a “put the attacker down” point of view, FMJ rounds aren’t exactly ideal. 9mm 115 gr Federal FMJ vs 124 gr Federal Hydrashok, Top. That’s not to say that FMJ rounds are useless for defense.Aug 24, 2019 ... Generally speaking, I prefer the heavy for caliber weight bullets. An exception is made for the copper hollow points. There, the 115 grain ...154 posts · Joined 2010. #8 · Dec 5, 2011. My 609 shoots low with 115 gr ball, pretty accurate with 124 gr ball. (using both WWB and federal) I carry the 124 gr speer gold dots (the P+ 1150 fps version, not the 1080) as a carry load. I purchased 2 boxes of the usual, and 2 boxes of the 147 gr.The average 10-shot group size was 4.86 inches. Browning: The Browning Performance Target 147-grain FMJ load also is not match ammo, but it proved to be the most accurate ammunition in this accuracy review. The average 10-shot group size was just 1.38 inches, beating the average group size of the best match ammo by almost a half-inch.Jan 3, 2018 · It is a hot number, with an MAP of 36,000 PSI. The standard bullet weights range from 115 to 147 grains, with velocities from just under 1,200 for the 115s and just under 1,000 for the 147s. As a compact cartridge, the 9mm has an advantage that larger or longer cartridges cannot offer: a high-capacity magazine, with a double stack of cartridges ... May 21, 2023 ... 9mm 115gr vs 150gr. Is there a DIFFERENCE? 1.6K views · 11 months ago ... 9mm 115gr vs 124gr vs 147gr fmj vs 5 Steel Plates⚙! (Second ...Difference Between 115 Grain and 124 Grain 9mm Ammo. If you take a look at the bullet description, you will know that there is no difference in the bullet’s size. The shot with 115 grains and 124 grains has an equal bullet size and shell shape. There is nothing to do with the gun powder. And nothing wrong with the shell material.144 posts · Joined 2015. #6 · Apr 22, 2016. I've run well north of 60,000 rounds thru my 226's and all have been 115 gr. 50,000+ have been reloads and most of them Berrys 115 gr RN. I shot IDPA for several years and held my own in my class most of the time. Finally settled on 4.8-4.9 gr of 231 powder.Oct 8, 2021 ... A review of the 124gr +P loading from IMI. This round performed very well comparted to their 115gr offerings and I would definitely ...Ultimately, the choice between 115-grain and 124-grain 9mm ammo comes down to personal preference, your specific firearm, and your intended use. Buy a box of …Question about 9mm 124 grain ammo I have tried Winchester 124 grain 9mm and it seems to shoot well, but I have read not to use a steady diet of it in a handgun because it accelerates wear. OK, so the specs say Winchester 124 has a muzzle energy of 358 and a muzzel velocity of 1140.9mm NATO rounds have higher pressures than standard 9mm Luger rounds. To make a comparison, a 9mm NATO round would be like a 9mm +P round in terms of pressure. That’s the biggest difference. 9mm NATO is a bit spicier than 9mm Luger. It’s accurate and reliable, but it’s definitely snappier because it’s designed to hit …The 147-grain 9mm has been criticized by some for lacking expansion potential. The 147-grain load originally was designed to meet FBI requirements for deep penetration and barrier penetration. Expansion was modest. Many 147-grain loads still meet this criteria, while others demonstrate greater expansion. A new choice is the 135-grain bullet ...Oct 30, 2015 ... Between 115 and 124 I'll always go with the 124 FMJ. 124 grain is the standard in Europe and the P99/PPQ platform were designed around that ...Oct 6, 2019 · A quick test of 9mm 115 grain vs 124 grain vs 147 grain ammunition , What do you carry? Tell us in the comments!!!!Check out the links below for some aweso... 1 2. zonian. 772 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Jul 11, 2015. DAKA said: I usually shoot 115 grain ammo at the range, but lately I found some 124 grain at W/M that was …Oct 12, 2023 · Some 124 gr 9mm ammo has a very low MV, and some MV are up there with the fast 115 gr ammo, and this is also the case for the 147 gr 9mm ammo as well. In my ballistics file, I show that some of the 124 gr 9mm ammo has a MV of only 1050 fps, which produces only 304 ft. lbs. of Muzzle Energy (ME – the power rating). Jul 11, 2015 · The difference between 115 and 124 gn is very slight. Yep. It's not like the difference between a 180-gr .44 Mag load versus 300-gr .44 Mag load. If the 124-gr were to load up to military spec velocity then I can feel a hair more snap, but otherwise, the difference is hardly worth mentioning. But what can you expect when it comes to 9mm ballistics – velocity, energy, etc.? Factory loaded rounds are most commonly available with 115, 124, or 147 grain projectiles. As the most popular handgun cartridge, 9mm ammo is available with every conceivable type of projectile including frangible, shot, rubber, and blank. 9mm Ballistic Tablegamecocks. 3399 posts · Joined 2013. #12 · May 6, 2020. The Glock 19 will feed and run any 9mm round you feed it. I stay away from steel cases, but have used about every brand I can think of, brass and aluminum, and never had the first hiccup. Buy whatever you can find at the best price, and have fun! Share.For example, Speer offers several variations of the 9mm Gold Dot ammunition, including 115, 124, 135, and 147gr bullets. They also offer a few +P versions. Similarly, Federal HST 9mm rounds are available in 124, 147, and 150gr variants. Let’s say that your go-to carry pistol is a micro 9mm that is rated for +P ammo.Note the grains vary from 65, 115, 124, 124+P, 135, and 147 grains in most 9mm ammo. Also, note the comparison among the different types of Sig Sauer JHP 9mm rounds with grains varying from 115, 124, 124+P to 147 grains. ... characteristics, medical limitations, and uses at various distances. For self-defense, shoot your specific 9mm …You can get the 115-grain, 124-grain, or the 147-grain options. So, you can choose between heavy and slow or light and speedy. If you aren’t sure which one you need, I’ve included a breakdown below. The standard muzzle velocity of a 9mm FMJ is between 1,100 and 1,200 fps. The Blazer 9mm falls right in line with this expectation.Lucky Gunner tests more than 110 different 9mm, 45 ACP, 40 S&W and 380 ACP handgun self-defense ammunition loads in ballistic gel with analysis and video. www.luckygunner.com. lucky Gunner did a great comparison on 9mm. personally I carry Speer gold dots, because that’s what I used as a cop.Campfire Ranger. Joined: Oct 2004. Posts: 24,661. NW Nevada. Fiocci has a factory in Southern Missouri; it's "American" ammo. My experience with Fiocchi is that their pistol ammo is as good as anyone else's and their shotgun ammo is better than most. Re: 9mm ammo. Blazer vs. Fiocchi. GunGeek # 8689879 03/17/14.418 posts · Joined 2017. #3 · Jan 21, 2019. I haven’t shot a lot of 115 from any of my SIG polymer pistols, but I personally favor a heavier projectile in short barrels to allow a bit more time for the combustion cycle to be completed. Therefore, 124. I’ve run a lot of that in my 365’s with good results.Since the two categories have similar sizes and shell material, the 124-grain pellets will generate more energy and power. As a result, you will get better penetration and power with the 124-grain than with the 115-grain. However, you still get adequate energy and penetration at a close distance since the grain difference is not that significant. Well, here it is: the main difference lies in the weight of the bullet measured in grains. A 115 grain 9mm bullet is lighter and generally faster, while a 147 grain bullet is heavier, travels slower, and has less recoil. But let's not let the cat out of the bag just yet. Buckle up, there's more under the hood. In my experience, 124gr cycles the firearm better than 115gr and is the "sweet spot" for 9mm ammo. Ballistic gel tests that I have seen, shows it performs as well (or better) than 147gr ammo. BLM - Bureau of Land Management. Berto, ajgranda, johns961 and 1 other person.THE QUICK LIST. Best Overall 9mm Range Ammo. AAC 9mm Ammo (115gr & 124gr) Jump to Details. Best Affordable Plinking 9mm Ammo. Blazer Brass 9mm. …The NATO ammo has given good performance in my 9mm pistols, revolvers and carbines, but not quite the accuracy achieved with the Federal 115 JHP. BTW, if that federal 9mm 124 fmj in the ballistics charts is the American Eagle, that 1180 FPS listed is much faster than chronographed results in my guns.Location:Bend, OR. Posted September 19, 2018. AA5 is a versatile powder in 9mm. While not ideal for minor loads, I found #5 to be almost identical to HS6 for 9 major loads. 8.8gr-9.0gr under a 115gr pill nets 171PF out of …Sep 3, 2011 · A very common load is Speer Gold Dot 124gr+P. The +P provides more velocity. Also the shorter your barrel the less velocity you would get out of your bullet. I carry the Speer Gold Dot 124+P in my Glock 26 subcompact and Kahr P9 as it is a very accurate round out of MY gun. Testing some Sig V-Crown hollow point defensive ammo, using the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 EZ!Join this channel to become a member of The Range Gang:https...In Australia 115/124/147 all run same price. Generally prefer the 124 myself. Works as a general all round plinker and IPSC minor PF. We don’t have the concept of “self defence” at all here let lone CCW. So we all pretty much shoot anything except HP. Only LE carry HP. Favourite at the moment is Fiocchi 124 CP LRN.Feb 16, 2010 · Other excellent standard pressure 9mm loads are the Winchester Silvertip 115 grain (X9MMSHP), and Federal 124 grain Hydra-shok (P9HS1). For guns that may jam with the Cor-Bon or Federal 115 grain hollow-points, the Remington 115 grain +P JHP is a good choice (R9MM6). For older guns I would use the Remington standard pressure 115 gr. JHP (R9MM1). Question about 9mm 124 grain ammo I have tried Winchester 124 grain 9mm and it seems to shoot well, but I have read not to use a steady diet of it in a handgun because it accelerates wear. OK, so the specs say Winchester 124 has a muzzle energy of 358 and a muzzel velocity of 1140.Apr 20, 2016 · 797 posts · Joined 2015. #35 · May 31, 2016. I carried 124g +P 9mm Gold Dot for a while, but recently made the switch to 147g Speer Lawman for range ammo and 147g +P HST for self defense. The literature sold me on HST and I generally like the extra speed. In theory, for a 9mm pistol the lightest bullet that will operate a slide is about 106 gr, however in practical application, a 115 gr is much more reliable. On the heavy end, a 147gr bullet is the max bullet weight. 124gr bullets can be pushed almost as fast as 115gr bullets without exceeding max chamber pressure.Speer Gold Dot 124-grain +P JHP is the best ammunition for the Ruger Security 9 because it’s reliable, affordable, and versatile. With this ammunition, you can load your conceal carry mags or range bag and effectively stop threats or practice your shot placement without sacrificing affordability or effectiveness.Shooting a Fixed sighted J & K frame I can see a big difference between the 158gr and the 110/125gr. 158gr POA/POI the 110/125gr hit lower. I use to carry a 5906 and a 6906 9mm. And didn't see much if any difference between the 115 and the 124. To Bad I didn't shoot 147gr back then. Seems like the 9mm 147 would shoot higher than …Jan 18, 2022 · Testing some Sig V-Crown hollow point defensive ammo, using the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 EZ!Join this channel to become a member of The Range Gang:https... A few weeks ago we posted a 9mm Overview which featured some information about the difference between 9mm 115 Grain and 124 Grain. We get quite a few questio...Oct 15, 2018 ... 124 grain tend to be more reliable of the two due to the slight increase in recoil. I've two full size 1911 pistols and they are known to be ...Testing some Federal HST 9mm 124 Grain standard and +P defensive hollow point ammo using the Sig P365!Join this channel to become a member of The Range Gang:...Dec 4, 2011 · 154 posts · Joined 2010. #8 · Dec 5, 2011. My 609 shoots low with 115 gr ball, pretty accurate with 124 gr ball. (using both WWB and federal) I carry the 124 gr speer gold dots (the P+ 1150 fps version, not the 1080) as a carry load. I purchased 2 boxes of the usual, and 2 boxes of the 147 gr. Aug 2, 2023 · 115 Grain vs 124 Grain 9mm Ammo for Self-Defense. We took to the range with two boxes of Speer Gold Dot 9mm ammo. One box was 115 grain. The other, 124 grain. Using Clear Ballistics synthetic gelatin, we fired both rounds into the gel through a 4-layer fabric barrier with a Glock 43X pistol. This process is similar to what the Federal Bureau of ... While the debate between 115-grain and 124-grain offers insights into preferences for speed, energy transfer, and recoil, the choice of ammunition can significantly affect your shooting experience. Enter HOP Munitions 9mm Poly Ammo, a game-changer in training and competitive shooting.Oct 6, 2019 ... A quick test of 9mm 115 grain vs 124 grain vs 147 grain ammunition , What do you carry? Tell us in the comments!The standard weight of a 9mm bullet is 124 grains. It generally fires with a velocity of 1.250 fps, muzzle energy of 350 ft/lbs., and has a ballistic coefficient of around 0.15, which means it has a lot of drag. ... Standard 115 or 124-grain fmj bullets will penetrate to around 18 inches in thick-skinned soft tissue. That’s enough penetration ...154 posts · Joined 2010. #8 · Dec 5, 2011. My 609 shoots low with 115 gr ball, pretty accurate with 124 gr ball. (using both WWB and federal) I carry the 124 gr speer gold dots (the P+ 1150 fps version, not the 1080) as a carry load. I purchased 2 boxes of the usual, and 2 boxes of the 147 gr.Mar 15, 2017 ... p7fl, you will generally find that 124/147s are a bit more accurate than 115s, even though that was the original weight for a 9mm Luger with a ...