Not trying to derail the OP's thread, but is there a noticeable difference between 147 grain and 158 grain (out of a 5'' barrel)?
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Barrel Length for a Suppressed AR9
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Don't see 158's sitting on many shelves...
Targetsportsusa has 1k Fiocchi 158gr 9mm $285.60 shipped
Yeah, you won't see it sitting on the shelves at your local walmart, but the heavies are readily available online, though they carry a premium over more common weights (ie: high volume sellers)
PRVI Partizan 158 - currently .26/rd http://www.sgammo.com/product/prvi-...bsonic-158-grain-fmj-prvi-partizan-ammo-ppr91
Fiocchi 158 - currently .28/rd http://www.sgammo.com/product/fiocc...58-grain-fmj-subsonic-fiocchi-ammunition-9ape
IMI 158 - currently .32/rd http://www.sgammo.com/product/imi/1...n-fmj-imi-ammo-made-israel-military-industrie
+$18 shipping per case. And yes, yes you do need a 1000rd case.
PRVI Partizan 158 - currently .26/rd http://www.sgammo.com/product/prvi-...bsonic-158-grain-fmj-prvi-partizan-ammo-ppr91
Fiocchi 158 - currently .28/rd http://www.sgammo.com/product/fiocc...58-grain-fmj-subsonic-fiocchi-ammunition-9ape
IMI 158 - currently .32/rd http://www.sgammo.com/product/imi/1...n-fmj-imi-ammo-made-israel-military-industrie
+$18 shipping per case. And yes, yes you do need a 1000rd case.
I saw SGAmmo had it listed (about .32/round). Just made me wonder if there would be a noticeable difference.
I have a 4". If you've paid the sbr tax and the suppressor tax, I don't see any advantage to going longer than 4" - unless you're using iron sights and want the longest possible sight radius. FWIW it's louder than my p226 with the same suppressor/ammo. Get the heaviest buffer you can find and put an AR10 spring behind it.
The P226 is one of the quietest 9mm host. I love it!
I when running suppressed I Fiocchi exclusively. It seems to be the best. I haven't tried the 147 and 165gr HUSH though.
Yes. Fiocchi 158s are nice.
As for the barrel length I'd go 4.5" - 5" if you're going to shoot the lighter weight bullets also. If all subsonic, then just pick a barrel length. The trade-off is that the shorter the barrel, the more gassy it is. And there's not much you can do to limit the gas, other than around the charging handle area.
my 6.5" sbr keeps 147 grain and heavier subsonic.
i ran a box of the fiocchi 158's and they seemed to sound about like everything else subsonic. i wouldn't necessarily seek those out or pay a premium for them.
the american eagle 147s are cheap and available or at least they were when i last made my bulk purchase. they work well.
i ran a box of the fiocchi 158's and they seemed to sound about like everything else subsonic. i wouldn't necessarily seek those out or pay a premium for them.
the american eagle 147s are cheap and available or at least they were when i last made my bulk purchase. they work well.
Gone with a Ballistic Advantage 5.5" barrel on the one I'm building!
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