[bg226]

This isn't exactly reloading, but I think that this question might make more sense over here.

So i've been searching for a deep penetration "woods" 9mm load, but can't find any. By the way I do not reload, nor do I know how.

Someone recommended buying factory 9mm +P 124 grain loads and then filling the bullets cavity with epoxy.

Is this safe to do?

Will it perform right?

[MikeG]

I would think 115 or 124 grain full metal jacket rounds, or Hornady XTP bullets will give you deep penetration. And without the tedium and mess of working with epoxy.

[Wil Terry]

9MM NATO ball will do everything your little heart desires in the penetration department.

[bg226]

I haven't been able to find any factory +P FMJ loads. Finding +P 124 and 147 JHPs is easy.

[Hook686]

http://stevespages.com/page8f9mmluger.html

seems to indicate 147 grain 9mm for pentration, with Speer GDHP and Hornady FTP showing good penetation. I also like CCI Blazer 147 TMC and Buffalo Bore +P+ 147Speer GDHP is a real 'Bell Ringer'.

You might look at MidwayUSA.com ... they have stock.

http://www.midwayusa.com/ebrowse.exe/browse?CurrentSort=manufacturer_a&CurrentCountRet=20&CurrentManufacture=AnyCompany&CategoryString=653***691***&CategoryID=7508&BrandID=&page=1&KeyWord=&TabID=3&company_select=AnyCompany&search_keywords2=147&sort1=manufacturer_a&PageSelect=1&RecordsReturned=20&PageSelect2=1&RecordsReturned2=20&Click+to+Begin+Refined+Search224.x=19&Click+to+Begin+Refined+Search224.y=7

Just make sure your pistol in modern and in good shap for the round chosen ... a +P+ can shake you a bit.

[RustyFN]

I could be wrong but it is my understanding that if you fill in the HP then it will expand quicker on impact which will result in less penetration.
Rusty

[bg226]

Would it be safe to shoot rounds that have their cavities filled with glue or epoxy?