suggest 9mm ammo

[shootemup]

Got a Ruger PC Carbine. I need to start buying some ammo and need suggestions on Brand/type/weight. Any to stay away from? Plinking suggestions? h/d? I was on a ballistics graph and was a bit disappointed the 16''bbl doesn't seem to wake that round up more than it does.


BBTI - Ballistics by the Inch :: 9mm Luger Results

 

[Podmonkey]

Plinking? Don't really matter, just get whatever cheap, bulk FMJs you can find. For SD..... Hmmnnn, maybe Gold Dots or other rounds that exhibit generally lower expansion than others in pistols. If the velocity is too high the bullets known for their expansion may do so too much and under penetrate.

 

[Phauxtoe]

buy lots, you will need it!
it should Shoot everything!

 

[turbobike]

Serious shooting...SD or HD..Winchester 127gr Ranger-T +P+. nearly 1600fps out of my Ruger PCC, 2" in groups at 50yds...700 ft-lbs muzzle energy...
http://winchesterle.com/Products/handgun-ammunition/ranger/t-series/Pages/RA9TA.aspx

2nd choice would be..Federal 9BPLE 115gr +P+, same accuracy, ..650ft-lbs energy..BEST $$$ value
Federal Law Enforcement 9mm Luger Ammo 115 Grain +P+ JHP

The most powerful, but hard to get though is from Everglades ammo...1700+fps from my PCC and 2 1/2 groups 100 yards!!
9mm 124gr JHP Major Ammo

 

[Edwardteach72]

New possibility for HD..

Not much data yet because it is new, but they sound like it would be an amazing option for even a PCC, I am also interested in how it performs out of a handgun.

185g hollow points, they say are going at 950fps (not sure what lenght barrel)

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/01/21/shot-2019-seismic-ammunition-high-mass-loads/

 

[shootemup]

Plinking? Don't really matter, just get whatever cheap, bulk FMJs you can find. For SD..... Hmmnnn, maybe Gold Dots or other rounds that exhibit generally lower expansion than others in pistols. If the velocity is too high the bullets known for their expansion may do so too much and under penetrate.

Got about 600 rds of blazer and 200 rds of Rem. UMC (ordinarily I avoid Rem. like the plague, but this seems to be pretty good stuff.) Everything I have seems 115 gr. FMJ need to find some heavier stuff. I saw that American Eagle has a 147 gr. FLAT point.............wonder how that would perform?

Going to Middletown gunshow on Sat. they have a couple of bigger ammo guys, see what they have.

 

[shootemup]

buy lots, you will need it!
it should Shoot everything!

Likin that avatar Phaux!!

 

[ManrisFrack]

New possibility for HD..

Not much data yet because it is new, but they sound like it would be an amazing option for even a PCC, I am also interested in how it performs out of a handgun.

185g hollow points, they say are going at 950fps (not sure what lenght barrel)

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/01/21/shot-2019-seismic-ammunition-high-mass-loads/

Sounds like a skinny, anemic 45 ACP.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Sounds like a skinny, anemic 45 ACP.

That's what they are doing for, 9mm equaling the fb of light for caliber .45acp but still claiming 16+in of penetration

 

[av8r]

When it's in stock, I buy lots of the federal aluminum case fmj. With rebate works out to about .1459 per round.

 

[Marine Cpl]

I'd stay away from hollow points in a carbine. The extra velocity causes rapid expansion limiting penetration. If hollow points are a must, stick to 147 grainers since those don't pick up too much speed from a longer barrel.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I'd stay away from hollow points in a carbine. The extra velocity causes rapid expansion limiting penetration. If hollow points are a must, stick to 147 grainers since those don't pick up too much speed from a longer barrel.

Have you checked out those new 185gs yet?

 

[Marine Cpl]

Have you checked out those new 185gs yet?

Don't do hollow points until they can design one that does at least 20 + inches in gel like they can with .44 Magnum.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Don't do hollow points until they can design one that does at least 20 + inches in gel like they can with .44 Magnum.

I believe these in 9mm are getting close

 

[Marine Cpl]

I believe these in 9mm are getting close

 

[Edwardteach72]

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My bad it's the .45acp ammo that they will be getting close to .44mag ballistics

 

[Marine Cpl]

My bad it's the .45acp ammo that they will be getting close to .44mag ballistics

Yes. That is correct. Don't ever make that mistake again. You can even shoot down planes with it. This shot below single-handedly won a war.

This pilot shot down an enemy fighter with his 1911

 

[Marine Cpl]

Oh. And it was a ball round.

 

[Podmonkey]

Oh. And it was a ball round.

Balls are indeed usually round, yes.

 

[Robin]

Yep, balls, don't leave home without them.
Robin