Modern 9mm bullets really better?

[Ronaldo Crespin]

I keep reading that, because of the advances in bullet technology, 9mm is plenty adequate for a handgun. My question is: Which brand and type are the 9mm that they are referring to. Out of all the stuff that I have read, I do not remember anyone quoting a specific ammunition and/or why it is so much better now.

Thanks for humoring me guys.

 

[paliknight]

Ballistics. Don’t have specific numbers off the top of my head, but some modern bullets are higher pressured and higher velocity.

What kind depends on use. Overseas we stagger hollow points and FMJs (M882) and have been more than sufficient.

For EDC I’d go with something like this:

https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/handgun/9mm-luger-p-135-gr-flexlock-critical-duty#!/

Or something along those lines.

 

[GFB]

There are lots of good options these days. I like Gold Dot because I can afford to buy them in great enough bulk I don't feel terrible to use some of it at the range regularly.

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-9mm-ammo-self-defense-range/

 

[Cadcom]

I keep reading that, because of the advances in bullet technology, 9mm is plenty adequate for a handgun. My question is: Which brand and type are the 9mm that they are referring to. Out of all the stuff that I have read, I do not remember anyone quoting a specific ammunition and/or why it is so much better now.

Thanks for humoring me guys.

Just check out the stats in Chicago. They field test daily!

I do like the Fedral premium hydrashok. Or the Hornady Critical defense.

 

[(M)]

I'm all about federal hst +p's. Its been a little while since i've bought any but they were like $20 for 50rds from sgammo and get great reviews on line. I've yet to real world test them for anything other than feeding and accuracy but they scored aces in those categories.

 

[Sugmadic]

Gold Dots, Speer, Hydrashok, Hornandy…

 

[USMC033run]

Speer Gold Dots and Federal HST +P for sure! Wilson also makes some great ammo. For competitive shooting I run atlanta arms stuff.

 

[GFB]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/worl...ory.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d4370dff44a6

FBI returns to 9mm rounds, once shunned as ineffective

 

[rockyfatcat]

http://gundata.org/ballistic-calculator/
9mm compared with 357 magnum

 

[Joshua223]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think 147 grain was really available early on either.