9 mm Self Defense round, whats your favorite ?

[ArchAngelCD]

I like Speer ammo for SD in almost everything I shoot.
In the 9mm I like their 124gr Gold Dot ammo.

 

[Teachu2]

Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel.

 

[Hunter0924]

Hornady Critical Defense first and Speer Gold Dot second.

 

[Inebriated]

I use the Hornady 135gr Critical Duty +P. They're locally accessible, and affordable.

 

[RustyShackelford]

Hornady Critical Duty line.....

I agree with the last post.
Hornady, correctly IMO, puts out the Critical Duty line in more #s than other LE/defense grade brands like Ranger T/T Series, Golden Saber, HST, DPX, etc.
I like the high quality & the nickel cases.
The price per round are worth the $ too.

Rusty

 

[Chocolate Bayou]

Plus1

Hornady 134gr +P Critical Duty

 

[WRGADog]

Either 124 grain Golden Saber, 124 grain Hydra Shok, or Winchester Ranger 147 grain bonded.

 

[ski577]

Take a look at Liberty self defense 9mm 50 gr 2000fps

 

[ski577]

Liberty Civil Defense

Liberty Civil Defense 9mm +P 50 gr, 2000 fps, 450 fpe, 2"dispersion @25 m, 12" penetration @10 ft, reduced recoil, deep cavity projectile, starburst fragmentation, lead free. www.LibertyAmmunition.com
Originally designed for Sky Marshal's (or so I'm told). A little on the expensive side. Have a Glock19 gen 4 and a Bersa Thunder 9 Ultra Compact Pro.

 

[Phaedrus/69]

I carry mostly 147gr Federal HST although I also some of the 124gr HST (can't always get the heavier ones). On certain occasions I will have a spare mag loaded with 147gr FMJ-FN, especially while camping.

However, like most people posting here my "favorite" doesn't mean much. In my reading and research I found that HST tests well and has a good track record in shootings. I've never fired a shot in anger and have only even shot an animal with a 9mm one time in last five years. That was a racoon, shot it with one round of 147gr Hydra-Shok iirc. So take my suggestion with a grain of salt.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

You need to know where to shop for it http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...berty-ammo-9mm-p-50-gr-hp-civil-defense-20box

 

[tuj]

ASYM Precision Barnes Solid Copper SDX bullet. Loaded with low-flash powder to +P levels, nickel plated brass.

http://store.chencustom.com/category_s/113.htm

 

[Dr.Rob]

I'll get flak for it but I still like Winchester 115gr Silvertips. Sadly it's about doubled in price in the past few years.

 

[JohnBiltz]

I normally carry Gold dot 124g +P. I bought a case of it several years ago so I'm not switching any time soon. I know it works in my Glocks. I've got the NYPD doing testing for me. I don't know if it is the best but its pretty good and switching would be expensive.

 

[skoro]

Here's my short list:

Federal HST
Speer Gold Dot
Winchester PDX
Remington Golden Saber

All in 124gr

 

[jessicadillon79]

Need help

I just got a Ruger SR9C and I have no idea what kind of ammo I should put through it. Please Help!

 

[RustyShackelford]

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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