GJgo
Member
So I have a few of the more "manly" calibers of pistol and revolver that I carry as the situation may call for. None of these however met the fancy of my Fiance'. So I said, "honey, when you're ready, we'll go to the store and you can pick out one that you like". And some time later she did! A nice M&P 9c! It's a nice piece- I've had the Springer compact 9 and a couple Glocks, and overall first impression I like this one a little better. (long term opinion to come)
So, I handload, and I'd like to put together a stash of 9 for carry in the woods and just general purpose. (obviously we use factory ammo for "city" carry, I prefer 124gr.) Well, regardless of whether the 9 is the best choice for days in the mountains, it's better than naught and it's "her gun". Some of you may know what I mean.
My question is do you think, for said situation, I'd be better with loading up some toasty 147 grain woods loads as opposed to 124 grain stuff? Maybe the Hornady XTP 147 (XTP have a reputation for penetration), or even a flat point projectile like the Speer 124 jacketed soft point?
So, I handload, and I'd like to put together a stash of 9 for carry in the woods and just general purpose. (obviously we use factory ammo for "city" carry, I prefer 124gr.) Well, regardless of whether the 9 is the best choice for days in the mountains, it's better than naught and it's "her gun". Some of you may know what I mean.
My question is do you think, for said situation, I'd be better with loading up some toasty 147 grain woods loads as opposed to 124 grain stuff? Maybe the Hornady XTP 147 (XTP have a reputation for penetration), or even a flat point projectile like the Speer 124 jacketed soft point?