9x19mm ammunition....
Hi Jessi;
For a new 9mm owner Id keep these points in mind;
1) The 9mm caliber has a few common names. All of them mean the 9mm format. If you see listings or product descriptions with these titles they can be used in your new SR9c pistol. Different names include; 9x19mm, 9mmP(parabellum), 9mm Luger(an out-dated term but still used in some places), 9mmNATO.
9mmNATO is not quite the same as a 9mm. It's designed to meet higher pressure limits/different ballistics. It can safely fire or cycle in a 9mm pistol like the SR9 compact
but it might wear out the parts faster. The 9mmNATO is the pistol caliber of the US military's M9s & M11 sidearms.
2) Be aware of the +P & +P+ ammunition. This is a different format that has a higher pressure(CUPs or copper units of pressure). This is a designation by the small arms ammunition industry;
www.SAAMI.org . You can fire these 9mm rounds in your SR9 model
but like the 9mmNATO I wouldn't use a lot of them. Many LE officers & CCW license holders use +P 9mm rounds because they offer great ballistics & performance.
3) For general practice & training, get 124gr or 115gr FMJ(full metal jacket) 9mm rounds with a "round" or ball type bullet shape. These 9mm rounds feed & cycle well. Cleaning & service can be fast/easy too compared to lead.
4) For home protection or personal security,
do not use reloads or "hand-loaded" 9mm ammunition. Only use high quality, law enforcement type factory loads. Some gun owners or hunters may say they can make 9mm rounds for you or that they know what works great.
For legal & civil liability reasons, stick with a good
factory round.
5) Keep your Ruger SR9 Compact clean & check it often for dust, lint, grit, rust, etc. In 2014, there are many great gun care products out there. A decent CLP like LPX, FrogLube, Slip2000, Rand CLP, Weaponshield, Ballistol, etc can clean-oil your new Ruger SR9 Compact. Watch a few online videos & read the Ruger's owner manual.
6) Store your 9mm(9x19) ammunition is a secure location. Many gun owners/CCW holders store rounds in a clean, dry(not humid or dirty) area. There are bags, cans, cases etc that can store 100s of handgun rounds.
Rusty S
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