Precision Delta bullets

[crackleback]

Considering placing an order for some Precision Delta 9mm 124gr bullets. For those that have used how is the quality control? Are diameters and length pretty consistent?

Also, would I likely see any difference in accuracy in the JHP over the FMJ?

 

[sbrader]

Considering placing an order for some Precision Delta 9mm 124gr bullets. For those that have used how is the quality control? Are diameters and length pretty consistent?

Also, would I likely see any difference in accuracy in the JHP over the FMJ?

I'm about 1/2 way through my first thousand FMJ with great results. I haven't shot the JHP yet. Their quality has been great so far.



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[Hondo 60]

Can't say that I weighed or calipered any of them, but they looked fine & shot well.

 

[918v]

They look like XTP but they don't shoot like XTP. I dunno why. The bases are dished, maybe that's why.

 

[rfwobbly]

The problem with PD is NOT quality. They make fabulous bullets!

The issue with PD is getting the product. Don't place your bullet order on-line. Always make a phone call and check stock before placing an order.

 

[sbrader]

I have heard people complain about PD's availability, but I've never seen it. In fact, I just ordered some out of stock bullets a couple of weeks ago that I had in hand within a week anyway. My longest wait so far for out of stock bullets from them has been about 1-1/2 week. Maybe I've just gotten lucky...

 

[crackleback]

Thanks for the feedback. I've heard the complaints of out of stock but looks like you just have to catch them when they do a product run. I doubt there is a lot of difference between the JHP and FMJ but since they are about the same price I'd sure like to hear some opinions from those that have tried both.

If any of you would like to share your load info on these bullets I would appreciate. thanks!

 

[918v]

The problem with PD is NOT quality. They make fabulous bullets!

The issue with PD is getting the product. Don't place your bullet order on-line. Always make a phone call and check stock before placing an order.

They are not as well made as Hornady.

I wouldn't call them fabulous.

Zero bullets are fabulous.

 

[mdi]

A few days ago I placed an order for Precision Delta 9mm bullets and got an email responce that those bullets were 4-5 weeks behind. No big deal for me, 'cause I'm just starting 9mm reloading and have a few types on hand...

 

[hentown]

I've used several thousand of those fabulous PD bullets, both in 10mm, .45acp and 9mm. Just recently received 1k 124gr. fmj and 1k 124gr. hp. Can't wait to load my fabulous PD bullets and head to the range.

 

[BYJO4]

I use Precision Delta FMJ bullets in both my 45 and 9MM with excellent results. They certainly save me alot over the Winchester bullets that I shot for years with no loss in accuracy.

 

[1SOW]

I used several orders of PD 124gr FMJ. They loaded and shot well. I recieved another order that didn't load well. I overemphasize oal-maybe, but the bullets had "large" variations in length. I contacted PD, and to their credit they sent me free bullets and said it was an accident---"someone accidentally shipped culls".
The new ones they sent were just as bad--I still have a few hundred.
They WOULD load and shoot. I don't like irregular bullets, so I stopped ordering PDs. This has been a couple of years ago, so maybe they have fixed the problem.

Montana Gold , Zero and Berry's have never sent an irregular batch, and they are also very good companies to deal with.
Zeros stop production of 124/125gr bullets several times a year. You have to stock up to avoid being caught short when they are not producing these bullets. MG and Berry's have shipped before you finish typing the order.

Just my opinions and experience. YMMV

 

[crackleback]

1SOW:

When you say a large variation, do you remember the measurement? I guess I'm wanting but not expecting close tolerances in this type of FMJ projectile.

In researching bullets I am finding the Montana Gold customers seem to be the most loyal. Actually, if you are willing to order 4K the price is the same as PD. I don't need that many right now but can you really ever have too many reloading supplies??

 

[NCAmmoman2009]

PD bullets

I've used 6-7 K 115 fmj PD bullets w/ great results in my Glock 19. Liked them so much, bought another several K. After 6 K you get a $2 per K discount, after 10K you get $4 per K discount per order, w/ free shipping! The orders can be mix and match for the discount.

 

[ny32182]

I practice with 147gr PD 9mm.

Sometimes they are in stock and sometimes not. The website is pretty good about telling you which. The longest I've ever waited was about 6 weeks during the 2008/9 panic, but every time since then has been much shorter. If you gotta-have-it-tomorrow, verify in stock first. I order when I'm down to a few thousand remaining so I don't really care whether they get here in two days or two weeks.

They are less consistent than any other bullets I have ever seen in terms of ogive shape and length. You can visually see the difference in some of them. If you want a higher grade of consistency, Montana Gold I've found is a lot better, but they cost more.

In terms of general blasting ammo, PD does everything I need them to do for the cheapest price out there that I have found. If you are shooting bullseyes or going for 100yd accuracy out of a carbine or something, you might be able to show a difference with a more consistent bullet; only you know your uses.

 

[noylj]

If you want accuracy, go JHP. I have never found a FMJ-RN that is more accurate than a JHP.
I just got in another order of 3000 PD 124gn JHPs.
If you want total reliability in a semi-auto, most people trust FMJ-RN. I have never seen a difference, except for some old .45 JHPs with huge hollow points.
I would order a case of Montana Gold, but Precision Delta are very good bullets and I shoot them all the time. With PD, you are best off ordering at least 2000 of any one bullet and placing an order for at least 6000 bullets. With MG, you only need to order one case to get a great price.
I see no reason when order quality bullets not to order several thousand. In the worst possible case, there is always a market for jacketed bullets.

 

[bubbacrabb]

I shoot their 115 grain round nose and they're plenty fun for me. I also buy Montana Gold which are just about the same price, they're both great bullets.
9mm is the only jacketed bullet I shoot just about, and their out of a glock 17. I shoot thousands and thousands out of it. They're plenty minute of budweiser can accurate for me.

 

[trabenst]

I tried out PD 124gn in my M&P 9mm 4.25" and was able to shoot 10 shots in a 2.5" group at 10 yards from bench using 5.7gn unique. I have found no difference in performance between the PD and Berrys plated bullets. I buy and shoot either one. Both are the same price +/- $2 and both have given me the same velocities, groupings and recoil feel. Both barrys and PD offer sample packs so you can try before you invest in 1K +.

 

[1SOW]

When you say a large variation, do you remember the measurement? I guess I'm wanting but not expecting close tolerances in this type of FMJ projectile.

Sorry I'm slow answering.

I don't rem. the measurements, but I divided them into three groups by "length" due to nose shape variations. I loaded at three different oals to get the same seating depth. We are talking "VISIBLY different lengths and nose-shapes", not just a few thousandths of an inch.

This has never happened with any other bullets I've ordered for 9mm. Win, Zero, M.G. and Berry's.

Like I said, they may have replaced equipment and fixed the problem, but I see no reason to give them another try. BTJM