115 vs 124 vs 147 Grain 9mm?

[joejack]

IMO, 124gr is the perfect all around ammo for 9mm

 

[DizzyJ]

You've already got a good number of replies.

Really doesn't matter 115, 124 or 147 if they'll reliably feed and expand. I believe most 9mms come from the factory sights set for 124gr bullets. I shoot mostly 115, but many 124gr as well.

For self defense I always go with Federal HST or Speer Gold Dot (the gold standard). I would not feel underpowered or under protected with either one.

 

[AshWilliams]

I carry the 9mm ammo the FBI researched and contracted for its agents.

 

[terdog]

This is an option that seems to be gaining popularity.

 

[bcp]

This is an option that seems to be gaining popularity.

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Finally, a cartridge and bullet combination that isn't a tack driver. It's a screwdriver.

Bruce

 

[terdog]

You're probably right. If you get shot with that you're screwed. There's going to be a hole going all the way through you

 

[Forester]

I was wondering that. Will I be able to save my ear drums if I have to shoot in an emergency with no ear pro?

Also if for some reason the hollow point fails then more grains = more deader right? Haha

If your shoot in a SD scenario you will likely experience auditory exclusion and not hear the shot regardless of ammo type

 

[Forester]

Lots of good information here. A couple thoughts I didn't see mentioned (maybe I missed it)
1: consistency of recoil has a lot of value. If you shoot enough you will get familiar to a specific recoil feel and speed. The value of this is that you can better shoot at speed because you know how the gun performs. You need to shoot on a regular basis for this to come into play.
If your shoot regularly there is value in shooting the same exact round.

On another note there is value to a "snappy" round. It comes back on target faster than a less snappy round.
Again…..you need to shoot on a regular basis to receive this benefit

Just my $0.02