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Stopping Power
« on: August 03, 2008, 12:51:40 PM »
What's your opinion on the best 9mm ammo for SD. I know there is a lot of more experienced shooters and leo's then me, hope MB chimes in on this.

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Re: Stopping Power
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2008, 01:19:47 PM »
Personally, use 124 gr +P Golden Saber(feeds best). Though Gold dot and HST would be OK.

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Re: Stopping Power
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2008, 04:12:33 PM »
Try Cor-Bon DPX

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Re: Stopping Power
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2008, 05:51:38 PM »
Albeit I don’t carry a 9mm anymore (SIG P220 in 45ACP) I have no problem with a 9mm for self defense.  I am down to just one 9mm right now (a Behlert tuned Belgium Browning HP), but my 9mm will feed reliably, exceeds my usually anally retentive standards for accuracy, and I shoot it very well.  I have a lot of confidence in that weapon and the 9mm round. 

Lot of great 9mm rounds available.  Experiment, find what you shoot the best and be confident. 

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Re: Stopping Power
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2008, 06:04:06 PM »
Although it's no longer the latest in ammo technology, My G-26 still gets loaded with 124gr Hydra Shok HP.

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Re: Stopping Power
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2008, 06:43:08 PM »
+1 to the Hydra Shok. Can never go wrong.

I also like the Winchester Silver Tip.
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Re: Stopping Power
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2008, 06:46:39 PM »
What's your opinion on the best 9mm ammo for SD. I know there is a lot of more experienced shooters and leo's then me, hope MB chimes in on this.

My best guess would be the Mag Safe +P at 540 ft/lbs of muzzle energy. That's more powerful than half of the .357 Magnum loads made. But at nearly 3 bucks a pop you probably can't afford to practice with it enough to make sure your pistol funtions well with it.
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Re: Stopping Power
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2008, 07:29:14 PM »
http://www.handloads.com/misc/stoppingpower.asp
use this info and it covers most. ::) :o
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Re: Stopping Power
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2008, 09:44:37 PM »
The current hot load the FBI is using is the +P+ Federal Hollow Point 9 mm (Product code# 9BPLE ) this is LE only ammo by Federal not the ATF.
I spoke with Mas Ayoob and he also recomended this load. I found some on Gunbroker for about 14.00 a box (50 Round box) plus shipping out of Tulsa OK. I think.

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Re: Stopping Power
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2008, 09:58:26 PM »
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