115gr vs 124gr vs 147gr

[gpark09]

Currently, I am using Fiocchi 115gr fmj for practice and plingking. 9mm, of course. Although the ammo very reliable, I am beginning to get irritated by how it's being bit snappy.

Can some one recommend me a well known and easily found factory ammo that's least to be snappy? I am hearing different stuffs from different guys regarding 124gr and 147gr about being lesser snappy.

I would really like to change the ammo for next batch of order and I would appreciate it if some one can recommend me a least snappy .

[trackcage]

Generally speaking lighter projectiles are more snap and heavier projectiles are more push. I personally shoot almost exclusively 147gr, although I reload my own. Factory 147 will be more expensive than what you're currently shooting. Many find 124 to be a nice balance and hardly more expensive than bulk 115 grain stuff, if at all

[rodralig]

There are actually 165GR rounds out there... ;-)

In my case, I have started out with 115GR because, well, they were cheap and abundant.

I was recommended to try 147GR, and hence, purchased 2K rounds for matches and Tac Timmy classes. The reason being is that the less snap of the round helps in tracking/calling the shots.

However...

I went back to 115GR - I love the "faster" rhythm of the pistol when shooting. That, plus, for the sight configurations in my pistols - 115GR is more POA=POI; while the 147GR shoots inches higher at, say, 10+ yards. Of course, I can change the size of my sights; but I guess I'm lazy...

PS: I shoot factory in matches. PF is 135.

Currently, I am using Fiocchi 115gr fmj for practice and plingking. 9mm, of course. Although the ammo very reliable, I am beginning to get irritated by how it's being bit snappy.

I love Fiocchi a lot... Straight shooting... Clean (compared to WWB)! And cheap!

Suggested to first check your grip (recoil management) rather than changing ammunition?


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[hermosabeach]

Training... If you find 9mm to be snappy and you are shooting if from a standard size pistol or even a compact- think Glock 19- try training...

Technique can do wonders for mitigating recoil

[oddjob]

OP,

Atlanta Arms has a selection of ammo designed for USPSA and Steel Challenge shooting. Many USPSA shooters like the 147 with a fast powder for the softer feel. I shoot 124's (I do reload).

A guideline some folks use is plastic frame guns=147's. Steel or alloy = 124's.

[rodralig]

OP,

Atlanta Arms has a selection of ammo designed for USPSA and Steel Challenge shooting. Many USPSA shooters like the 147 with a fast powder for the softer feel. I shoot 124's (I do reload).

A guideline some folks use is plastic frame guns=147's. Steel or alloy = 124's.

Atlanta Arms definitely has a good selection. However, they are quite expensive (even with sales/discounts). More so, with the "ammo ban" in this state, they'd be more difficult to come by.

For my fellow shooters that recommended the 147GR to me, they swear by Peak Performance which is based out of Utah.


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[gpark09]

Atlanta Arms definitely has a good selection. However, they are quite expensive (even with sales/discounts). More so, with the "ammo ban" in this state, they'd be more difficult to come by.

For my fellow shooters that recommended the 147GR to me, they swear by Peak Performance which is based out of Utah.


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Hmmm... interesting. Where can I find it? I would like to give it a try along with Lawman.

[MarikinaMan]

115 is snappy. But then, you're plinking. It's more important to save money and put more rounds down range. I wouldnt worry about it.

I used to shoot 124gr exclusively. Now, I load the majority in 115 gr, and will load 124 and 147 for competition, depending on how I feel.

[oddjob]

http://www.precisiondelta.com/products/ammunition/9mm/

Here is another company that sells ammo to USPSA folks. I did use their bullets and its good stuff.

I see your in S. Calif so I can't help you as far as locations to buy this stuff. I'm in N. Calif. If you know of a friendly FFL that will accept ammo for you maybe go through them?

good luck!

[rodralig]

Hmmm... interesting. Where can I find it? I would like to give it a try along with Lawman.

Here: https://www.peakperformanceammo.com/

And as some have mentioned, you need to find a friendly FFL to accept the shipment for a minimal fee.

As for Lawman - their 147GR sub-sonic is too "heavy" and "slow" for me, and as previously mentioned, they shoot higher than POA. I still have a few 50-rounder boxes lying around because I hate to shoot them.


That said, I would still go back to my initial response to your post - check on your grip and your recoil management fundamentals before deciding to change your ammunition.

Cheers,


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[gpark09]

Here: https://www.peakperformanceammo.com/

check on your grip and your recoil management fundamentals before deciding to change your ammunition.


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I've been having some problems with trigger reach from the get go and and lately, for some reason, I hurt my couple of fingers on my left hand. Things were not good and turned worse. So, for now and for some time I am going to have to adjust here and there. Changing out ammo is just part of adjusting it according my current situation. When things get better, then I can go back to when I did not have really care about tedious things. But until then, what can I say.

[oddjob]

What handgun are you using?

[rodralig]

I've been having some problems with trigger reach from the get go and and lately, for some reason, I hurt my couple of fingers on my left hand. Things were not good and turned worse. So, for now and for some time I am going to have to adjust here and there. Changing out ammo is just part of adjusting it according my current situation. When things get better, then I can go back to when I did not have really care about tedious things. But until then, what can I say.

True that! There is NO one size fits all for firearms - guns are different, grip angles are different, the manner the gun manages recoil is different, weight is different, etc. and human beings are different.

Good luck in you finding what works for you...!

That being said - could it be that the gun you are using is not "meant" for you? *just a thought, something to think about*

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[Chapped Hide]

I shoot nothing but 124g now days. 6-7 years ago when my boys stared shooting, they noticed that the 124's we're easier for them to shoot.

I usually buy the flavor of the day from SG or Targetsports.

[559BearDown]

I mostly use 124g for plinking/SD. I honestly don't feel any difference between it and 115g.