Jul 22, 2018 #1. Member Join Date: Oct 2006. The slow/fast 115 tends to have more energy, but also less momentum than the 147 grain. No, there isn’t. 9mm: 115, 124, or 147 grain. I read that 147 is better for PD. My goal is to get back on target as fast as possible while shooting timed qualifiers. Thats just 2% more than FMJ ball ammo, and overpenetrates to beat the band. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 9mm bullet is 0.355" diameter. 9mm HST 147 Versus 124. ... the same to me in my PPS. Which makes it ideal for use with suppressed weapons. The Federal 115 gr. I have also gone to 147-150 grain for my long barrel handguns. I carry and train with 124 grain Federal HST ammo in my every day carry gun but I'm in the process of suppressing a 9mm carbine. Ammo Can. (Sig Sauer V Crown 115Gr JHP) But the 124gr JHP are the same price on … And I usually carry 115 gr. I have settled on CCI or Blazer 124g. I've heard conflicting opinions on this, and I would like to hear from people who have ACTUALLY shot both. Since most 147 grain ammo is subsonic, it would make sense to use that in a suppressed carbine. I have never used 147 gr bullets in a 9mm pistol, so I cannot comment. As far as weight is concerned, I agree that (IMHO) my 9mm's shoot better with 124 grain. 115, 124 or 147 9mm. 9mm ammo can be divided into three classes: light, medium power and supersonics and heavyweights. What recoils less, a 115 grain or a 147 grain bullet (9mm)? I would not use a 147 grain load on anything but a paper target, as it racked up 65% one shot stops. Does 115gr 9mm have more or less felt recoil than 147gr? M416 Fires 5. The various 124 to 135 gr. This is the same for 115 grain, 124 grain, and 147 grain bullet. Therefore, I tend to use 124-125 gr bullets, with which I have had very, very few problems. Password: Forum: Register: Ammo All Ammo Discussions Go Here: Page 2 of 2 < 1: 2 Thread Tools: Display Modes #51 02-04-2010, 02:15 PM WR Moore. I just wanted opinions on 124 grain 9mm vs 147 grain 9mm in terms of a defensive ammo. I typically train with 115 gr fmj 9mm rounds. My range ammo is Tula 115 and Freedom Munitions Remans in 115 and 124. Gun type goes a long way in determining the preferable load. The 9mm has the advantage of higher capacity without enlarging a firearm's grip. 9mm Hydrashocks in my basement. JHP. Join Date Feb 2013 Location Ercildoun, Pennsylvania (Chester County) Posts 4,465 Rep Power 21474848 vs 124 Gr. Compare all 9mm ammunition manufacturers on one easy to read chart. 115 grain vs 124 grain vs 147 grain question. I'd like to add consistency to what I shoot and there's a local shop that reloads in both with the 124's being cheaper, just not sure if the 147's are worth the difference in price ($45 difference for 1,000 rounds). loadings fall somewhere in between. 9mm 115 Gr. Re: 9mm 115 vs 124 vs 147 by Sagebrush » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:51 am I have yet to load the 147gr bullets but have put a lot of 115 and 124gr plated through a Springfied XD and a 3" Kahr Whenever I have had function problems with a 9mm, it has been with 115 gr bullets or lighter. So I have 115, 124 and 147 gr. 9MM - 115 vs 124 vs 147 in a 1911? We know that is 147 grains, or 0.021 Lb. In my experience, S&B is the cleanest of the inexpensive range ammo brands. Thread starter Gungasden; Start date Jul 22, 2018; G. Gungasden New Member. Joined Jul 8, 2018 Messages 4 Reactions 0 Points 0. So the area in inches is (3.14159*(.355^2))/4 = 0.099 in^2. 115 gr, Velocity 1210 fps, Energy 374 ft-lbs 124 gr, Velocity 1150 fps, Energy 364 ft-lbs 147 gr, Velocity 985 fps, Energy 317 ft-lbs The 147 grain has the lowest energy and should have the lowest recoil. Both guns ate this mix of loads/brands without issue. Re: Federal HST 9mm - 124 vs 147 - 09/22/16 That's exactly why I like the 40 S&W, Ron. Complete 9mm ammunition ballistics Chart. As far as kinetic energy and penetration you'll have to look up ballistics for the specific load. The exact Force is difficult to calculate, but generally Force = Mass * acceleration. Here are the numbers on Gold Dot standard pressure 9mm rounds (Velocity and energy measured at the muzzle). It is a heavier bullet, thus travels at sub-sonic speed. Where can I find 115 Vs 124 Grain 9mm For Competition And 147 Gr 9mm Fps #interested 115 Vs 124 Grain 9mm For Competition And 147 Gr 9mm Fps is best in online store. stock 115 seems to be crisp and flip the gun some. Would someone enlighten me on felt recoil/vs grain of bullet. 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. Hi, I've been shooting new 115g Federal FMJ Target ammo in my Wilsons. 124 vs. 147 9mm As a new shooter, does it really matter? I regularly shoot a cz 75, cz p10c, shield and full size m&p. I shoot IDPA and looking for the best fit for me and my guns. striker 9mm – ASYM Precision Ammunition, made by Stan Chen Customs of Durango, Colorado, beefs up its Solid Defense X (SDX) line of handgun ammunition with the new 9mm SDX (Solid Defense X) loaded with a 115 grain. We sell all your fmj (full metal jacketed fmj) ammunition, 9mm nato, 9mm luger, 9mm parabellum, 115 grain ammo, 124 grain ammo, 147 grain ammo, winchester usa, steel case or fullThe AT4 iron sights have two options: 2mm diopter for the daytime shooting and 7mm one for the shooting at dusk. It was sort of a gut feeling for … vs 147 Gr. The mass of the projectile. Check out Hiccock45 on YouTube, he had a very informative video where he explains 147 vs 115 grain ammo in a Glock 17 with a suppressor. It hasn't given me any trouble, but I've found a new local outlet and can get new 124g FMJ for a few cents less per round in bulk. Best 9mm Ammo For Kel Tec Pf9 CT man … Thus far I have been using 124 gr as defensive ammo. It has lots of good attributes of many top drawer pistol cartridges, with enough overlap to give me peace of mind. +P+ JHP is what produces top results on the street in the 9mm with 92% one shot stops. User Name: Remember Me? I picked this simply because I know the NYPD uses 124 gr, although it is gold dot instead of hydrashock. As simply as I can… This is a 124g 9mm bullet, manufactured by Winchester: This is a 115g 9mm bullet, also manufactured by Winchester: Not a lot of difference, is there? Jump to Latest Follow ... 115 gr range ammo: 132 Federal 124 gr HST: 143 ... As may be noted below, the free recoil produced by the 9mm Luger 124 gr HST +P is about midway between the 9mm Luger 124 gr HST standard pressure and .40 S&W 180 gr HST cartridges. 9mm bullet weights range from 115 to 147 grains and velocities from 1,200 to 1,000. The mass is the mass of the bullet. If the 9MM was designed around the 124 gr (I don't know much about the round not disagreeing) then I suspect that will shoot the most accurately. So far I am only using 115 FMJ for my EDC, but I think that a JHP would be a better ammo choice for carry in personal defense. Jul 22, 2018 #1. 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