Bigger 9MM JHPs

[GHF]

I have been using 115 Grain Corbon B JHPs as my carry load. I am thinking about getting a bigger bullet.

Corbon B's only goes up to 125.

Does anybody have any ideas on who has a round heavier than 125 in the JHP that would be an equivalent to the Corbon B?

 

[dsk]

I doubt there are too many makers out there, because the 9mm isn't a round that takes well to being slow and heavy. The FBI made the mistake of trying to make the 9 think it was a .45, and the 147gr. loads developed for them ended up having a poor reputation for putting down bad guys. The 9mm is at its best between 115-124gr. with velocities of 1300-1200fps respectively.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#9mm

They show a 147-gr. +P+ (1175 fps, 451 ft lb of muzzle geewhiz). Is this what you're looking for?

Disclaimer: the above link does not constitute an endorsement on my part.

 

[Jim Watson]

Ranger T 147s are not bad, either. The ammo makers have come a ways since the early 147s meant for silenced sentry elimination.

But I think the 124 is the best balanced load. So did ol' Georg.

 

[GTSteve03]

Actually, modern 147gr 9mm JHPs show the best performance as far as penetration is concerned.

Check out the Federal HST 147gr 9mm load. It's got some impressive numbers:

http://www.le.atk.com/pdf/PortlandWoundBallisticReport1.pdf

 

[DogBonz]

don't know

but one of the best all around performing 9mm loads is the speer gold dot 124's.

 

[jaydubya]

Have you checked Stephen Camp's site? www.hipowersandhandguns.net (Could be .com, can't remember) He is Mr. 9x19.
Cordially, Jack

 

[Rexster]

It's more a matter of bullet construction than weight, IMHO. More important still is marksmanship. Hit the important bits.