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One selling point, for me, is that they load various combinations of projectiles cheaper than the primary vendors do. The initial concern many would have was were they making them hot enough to comparably perform, and I think YM provided some insight into that question. This way you are not questioned on your use of 'hand loads' vs. 'commercial loads' in a self-defense situation, but are also not paying $1+ a round.
I have used Minuteman in my .40 and 10mm guns, and they have shot fine so far (did not chrono). I like that they load some with Gold Dots and also load various Montana Gold TMJ projectiles. I am usually on the hunt for their other loadings for 357 and 38 in snub-nosed revolvers, since they load various combinations of projectiles (GDSB and even some WC's).
If you can find it, I'd recommend giving them a try. I think I got mine from Limitless America awhile back, but they don't seem to carry it anymore.
Let us know what you think.Will be trying some out.
Proving yet again, letters trump numbers...I'm just saying there's more to it than numbers.
You are correct, numbers aren't everything. That's why I have tested most of the rounds through ballistics gel, with various layers of clothing, from the FBI Standard of a tshirt, sweet shirt, fleece and denim to extremes like 4 layers of denim.There's a lot more to choosing SD ammo than FPS and FTLBS, such as bullet construction, is it bonded and going adequately penetrate? What about powder type, does is it have massive flash and blast? Consistency needs to be the same across lots of ammo. What street rep does it have?
I'm not say anything negative about Minuteman ammo, I know nothing about it and have never used it, I'm just saying there's more to it than numbers.
+P means pressure, hotter load. It does not mean it breaks the sound barrier. Do they show what they list the speed of the 147 gr in this load when they are not +P? The speed they are listing is well bellow what it needs to be to not give that sonic crack.Okay, checking out there 9mm stock and see this: 9mm +P Subsonic 147 grain Hornady XTP @ 1,020 fps. 50 rounds.
I thought that +P meant a hotter load...how can the round be +P but remain subsonic? Don't those contradict?
1,050 And below is considered subsonic. The extra pressure helps ensure cycling.Okay, checking out there 9mm stock and see this: 9mm +P Subsonic 147 grain Hornady XTP @ 1,020 fps. 50 rounds.
I thought that +P meant a hotter load...how can the round be +P but remain subsonic? Don't those contradict?
You are correct, numbers aren't everything. That's why I have tested most of the rounds through ballistics gel, with various layers of clothing, from the FBI Standard of a tshirt, sweet shirt, fleece and denim to extremes like 4 layers of denim.
you can see most the results on my Instagram.
Yes, I work at minute man. I started off testing their Ammo on my own though. I simply wanted to see how they stacked up to the big guys. Give them the ol' "Pepsi challenge" if you will. After consistent Positive results I decided I'd reach out and try to join their team. I like what they're doing so much I wanted to be a part of it.Are you affiliated with Minuteman ammunition or just speaking in general terms?