Ballistic Drop on 9mm

[EastBayShooter]

How can I figure out the ballistic drop on my 9mm Glock 19 and Sig p226? I typically use 147 gr ammunition. I want to improve my 50 yard shooting and I'm not sure how much I need to compensate for the drop. Is there a good chart somewhere or formula I can use to calculate this?

Thanks.

[1911_sfca]

How can I figure out the ballistic drop on my 9mm Glock 19 and Sig p226? I typically use 147 gr ammunition. I want to improve my 50 yard shooting and I'm not sure how much I need to compensate for the drop. Is there a good chart somewhere or formula I can use to calculate this?

Thanks.

Have you considered using 115 gr. +P? You will have much less drop.

[EastBayShooter]

I starting buying 147 gr for the Tactical Pistol Competitions at Chabot. I was told I would need the higher gr to knock down the steel targets at a distance. Is this not the case? I'm new to all this so any information would be helpful - thanks.

[maxicon]

Here's a ballistic calculator:

http://www.handloads.com/calc/

There are plenty out there - google on ballistic caculator.

To find out the specs on your ammo, go the the manufacturer's website, or to one who makes something similar, like here:

http://www.federalcartridge.com/ballistics/Ammo_Search.aspx