9mm 124gr+p or 147gr Gold Dot questions

[Cardinal Sin]

Well folks, I'm looking for testing info and personal experience / real life documentation on the use and performance of the Speer Gold Dot 9mm 124gr+p and 147gr. I have scoured the forums and net and have settled on these two loads to carry.

Now I have used Federal 9mm 147 Hydrashoks out of a G-17 and found that I group well with them and they have contolable muzzle flip. I am looking for a load that will perform well and stay together through auto glass and possibly cover. My research tends to lean toward bonded bullets and the 147gr bullets. The 124gr+p's are right next to it it seems.

I have found that some people do not like the 147gr bullet yet many agencies, local and federal, issue it. I do like the penetration it allows. I have also heard that the early 147gr bullets did not perform well but that the newer generation designs work well.

I want to stay away from boutique ammo for various reasons.

Also, is there info on Federal's HST 9mm Ammo? Who sells the stuff and I dont want some trade-in, reject or older generation stuff . . not to be picky

[Cardinal Sin]

Thanks for the info, i have seen the ranger info. The one thing i liked about the bonded bullet was that it didnt go to pieces once it passed through a tough barrier. I think i'll look into the 147 gr for both wihchester and speer. From what I understand, the +p ammo can create more muzzle flip. I understand that it has more energy initially but both the 124gr +p and the147gr seem to penetrate well.

Now if only someone could tell me why some people disliked the 147gr bullets in the past . . .

[Cardinal Sin]

So true . .you gotta hit the target first From what I have found, the 147gr stuff is now much better and effective but there aren't nearly the amount of articles on the load as the lighter and faster stuff Thanks for the info

[Harbinger]

Here's some more on the Winchester SXT (T-series) stuff:

http://www.firearmstactical.com/test_data/9mm/win9-147ssxt-g26.htm

[Cardinal Sin]

Thanks for the info. Now I'm looking into the HST and Bonded stuff . .argh, the fun never ends