Where can I find 1,440 ft/s FMJ 9mm?

[nickel]

I am looking to do ballistic testing at work.

The requirement specifically asks for a 9mm (9x19), 124 grain, FMJ, traveling at 1,440 ft/s.
I would like to get as close as possible to 1,440 ft/s without going over too much.

Does anyone know of any commercial loads that meet this requirement?

Everything I see that gets close to this velocity either isn't a FMJ or isn't 124 grain.

Any help would be appreciated!

[slayer61]

That puts you to almost 180 PF. To get that, you're gonna have to roll your own. Good luck. Shoot safe.

[DrewN]

Cor Bon pushes a 125 JHP to 1380ish out of a Sub2K, so maybe it's doable. 9x23 should get there I'd think.

[lazyworm]

I think you'd probably need hand loads and a rifle length barrel. For reference these +p and +p+ (non fmj) loads are still 100+ fps slower than what you need.

examples: https://www.buffalobore.com/index.ph...t_detail&p=119

http://www.doubletapammo.net/index.php?route=product/product&path=303_371&product_id=556

[Catch]

thats pretty fast, faster than +p or nato.

Liberty civil offers a 50gr @ 2000fps, but you should want your bullets to do something.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1001575929/liberty-civil-defense-ammunition-9mm-luger-p-50-grain-fragmenting-hollow-point-lead-free-box-of-20

[Sailormilan2]

To get that velocity with a 124 gr bullet you'll need either a 9x23 or a .357 Sig.
Unfortunately, Winchester doesn't make a factory load using the FMJ bullet (at least not that I found).
The .357Sig usually comes with a 125 gr bullet. Though there may be some companies that use the 124 gr bullet.

[elSquid]

Reload 9x25 Dillon to get exactly what you want?

-- Michael

[hermosabeach]

The are specs for commercial loads... SAAMI

These specs minimize the # of guns that KB- blow up- each year.

The velocity/ bullet weight you are seeking is probably above the max pressure levels allowed by SAAMI and other entities.

[Ubermcoupe]

Like Hirtenberg L7A1?

I think most of that has dried up. Might want to check the sub-gun boards.

[Lead Waster]

I am looking to do ballistic testing at work.
...

PLEASE tell us that you work at a range and not the Post Office ...

[hermosabeach]

[nickel]

PLEASE tell us that you work at a range and not the Post Office ...

Neither!

[nickel]

To get that velocity with a 124 gr bullet you'll need either a 9x23 or a .357 Sig.
Unfortunately, Winchester doesn't make a factory load using the FMJ bullet (at least not that I found).
The .357Sig usually comes with a 125 gr bullet. Though there may be some companies that use the 124 gr bullet.

Thanks but the requirements call out 9x19.

[bwhited]

Where did these specifications come from?
Nothing commercial will do that, that I know of.
I have shot 38 Super Comp at those velocities and beyond using 115. (1,600 max). That was a compressed load.
Not sure if you can even get that velocity out of the 9mm case with a 124.

I am looking to do ballistic testing at work.

The requirement specifically asks for a 9mm (9x19), 124 grain, FMJ, traveling at 1,440 ft/s.
I would like to get as close as possible to 1,440 ft/s without going over too much.

Does anyone know of any commercial loads that meet this requirement?

Everything I see that gets close to this velocity either isn't a FMJ or isn't 124 grain.

Any help would be appreciated!

[nickel]

Where did these specifications come from?
Nothing commercial will do that, that I know of.
I have shot 38 Super Comp at those velocities and beyond using 115. (1,600 max). That was a compressed load.
Not sure if you can even get that velocity out of the 9mm case with a 124.

The requirements come from the customer... I didn't negotiate the contract.