Hello guys. I've done some extensive searching for info on the beretta 96 but haven't come across alot on these forums; mainly a LOT about the 92...which is fine for most things as they are almost identical, but one thing that the 92 isn't useful for is comparing loadouts.
I've been trying to decide on what ammo to load my new 96 with and i'm wondering what the highest muzzle energy rounds that you guys are aware of in .40S&W that would be safe to fire from my .96 - in the hundreds (i practice with what i carry. Expensive; sure, but useful too).
Most of the rounds i've read up on don't exceed muzzle energy of a cor-bon DPX 9mm @ 415ft/lb and i bought the .40 so i could take a step up. I've seen .40S&W corbon @ 135gr that pushes 1325fps/526fpe which looks enticing. Is there such thing as a .40S&W +P, or would that be going up to a full 10mm? Can the 96 digest the hotter .40S&W rounds without damage? She sure feels fragile compared to my S&W 659 but i expect that's merely appearance because she's so much lighter.
Note to self; research ammo first, buy second. Ahh, heck with it, i wanted it ANYWAY lol
Thanks for any information you guys might have; don't wanna KB my new .40
D
I've been trying to decide on what ammo to load my new 96 with and i'm wondering what the highest muzzle energy rounds that you guys are aware of in .40S&W that would be safe to fire from my .96 - in the hundreds (i practice with what i carry. Expensive; sure, but useful too).
Most of the rounds i've read up on don't exceed muzzle energy of a cor-bon DPX 9mm @ 415ft/lb and i bought the .40 so i could take a step up. I've seen .40S&W corbon @ 135gr that pushes 1325fps/526fpe which looks enticing. Is there such thing as a .40S&W +P, or would that be going up to a full 10mm? Can the 96 digest the hotter .40S&W rounds without damage? She sure feels fragile compared to my S&W 659 but i expect that's merely appearance because she's so much lighter.
Note to self; research ammo first, buy second. Ahh, heck with it, i wanted it ANYWAY lol
Thanks for any information you guys might have; don't wanna KB my new .40
D