What 9mm ammo has the best stopping power?
The Best 9MM Self Defense Ammo for Concealed Carry
- Winchester PDX Defender 124gr +P. Easily one of the best self-defense rounds on the market regardless of caliber, the Winchester PDX Defender 124gr +P is an impressive customer.
- Federal 124gr HST.
- Magtech Guardian Gold 115gr +P.
What is the best grain of ammo for 9mm?
For self-defense, shoot your specific 9mm handgun with 115 grain and with 147 grain bullets at 25 yards and less to see if you find, like I did, that the heavier 147 grain bullet hits the target higher almost every time.
What is the best bullet weight for 9mm?
It is probably best to start with a “middle of the road” bullet weight and work from there. For 9mm, that would be a 124-grain load. 147-grain seems to be very popular these days (no doubt due in part to the “bigger number = better” mentality), but there are certain caveats you need to be aware of with that choice.
What grain of ammo should I use?
Generally, it’s recommended that a larger grain and heavier bullet is more suited for self-defense. However, others recommend the use of jacketed hollow point rounds over heavier weight rounds.
Does it matter what grain bullet in use?
Is +P ammo bad for your gun?
However, what we’re also saying here is that +P ammo is not inherently dangerous, provided it’s loaded to standard specification for +P ammunition and used safely. If you were loading your carry gun with +P before putting it in your concealed carry holster…it’s fine, though with some exceptions.
What 9mm ammo does the FBI use 2021?
Federal Premium LE HST A common choice for law enforcement agencies, this 9mm ammo has scored well in FBI and independent ballistic tests. The Federal HST LE bullet is designed to expand to create a large wound cavity.
Will a 38 special stop an attacker?
38 special yields very limited stopping power. Yes, the peewees may be better than no gun, but not by much.
What kind of ammo is in monarch 9mm?
I have a box of Monarch 9mm 124gr Brass JHP ammo I got at Academy earlier this year that I won’t shoot. A local gun range has banned it from being used at the range as there were apparently over charged or otherwise defective rounds encountered on multiple occasions according to the range.
Why was monarch ammo banned from the range?
A local gun range has banned it from being used at the range as there were apparently over charged or otherwise defective rounds encountered on multiple occasions according to the range. Right after I had bought the ammo, I went to the range and one of the first questions they asked was if we had any Monarch ammo.
Where does the monarch 9mm Luger brass come from?
They labeled their stuff like Federal, but it was so dangerous, most all the training ranges banned it due to KaBooms. By the way, Monarch “Brass” is reboxed Prvi Partisan ammo made in Serbia. Reloading for me will happen someday.
Is the monarch 9mm Luger case Russian made?
I know monarch brass cases 9mm had some good reviews but this was all they had on the rack. I believe Monarch is Russian made, isn’t it? My experience with Ruskie ammo is that it’s inconsistent in firing. Check the box for where it’s made. I believe Monarch is Russian made, isn’t it?