9mm 147 grain

[reddog]

I read/saw somewhere that the 147gr loading was preferred in compact pistols due to reduced felt recoil. So I'm looking for input, has anyone experienced this and is it true or not and what would be an effective commercial loading for carry.

I may be wrong but I'm thinking the 147gr will be a lot slower and less effective with a HP configuration, am I mistaken?

 

[Lead Belly]

Yes, 147 is subsonic, great for suppressed or PCC use.
Force = mass x acceleration.
More mass, but slower. Recoil impulse is less snappy, more of push. Try some.

Good Deal - In Stock Ammo Thread

The hst is .80c ea. Good deal with the fmj thrown in? https://www.recoilgunworks.com/federal-le-tactical-9mm-147gr-hst-jhp/

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[ZX9RCAM]

I read/saw somewhere that the 147gr loading was preferred in compact pistols due to reduced felt recoil. So I'm looking for input, has anyone experienced this and is it true or not and what would be an effective commercial loading for carry.

I may be wrong but I'm thinking the 147gr will be a lot slower and less effective with a HP configuration, am I mistaken?

Here's a thread to peruse while waiting for replies...

9mm bullet weight effect on recoil

Need actual insight from those who have experimented with different weights of 9mm rounds in the same pistol. I was at a local gun store and the guy behind the counter had lots to say. I was looking at a Sig P365. The more I heard from some on here the more intrigued I was. And being a Sig...

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[reddog]

Here's a thread to peruse while waiting for replies...

9mm bullet weight effect on recoil

Need actual insight from those who have experimented with different weights of 9mm rounds in the same pistol. I was at a local gun store and the guy behind the counter had lots to say. I was looking at a Sig P365. The more I heard from some on here the more intrigued I was. And being a Sig...

www.texasguntalk.com

Thanks!

 

[zackmars]

It is true, but there's not really a huge difference.

Lots of really good JHP loads out there with good street reps. Gold dot, HST, winchester ranger, critical duty. Take your pick

 

[TexMex247]

IME typical 115gr is a little snappy, 124 a bit less unless loaded to NATO specs, 147 better. Personally I reload a heap of 135gr for a variety of nines. I keep them subsonic but still full powered for reliability. All modern hps do well even in fairly short barreled pistols but try a few before committing with 147s. The larger bullet tends to have a more square profile that doesn't play well with some guns. A buddy needed a box of hps so I gave him a box of 124gr gold dots and his Kimber choked on it badly.

 

[craigntx]

I agree i have 124 +p in my pocket rocket

 

[no2gates]

For my EDC I run 147 grains on the carry ammo. It does seem a little less snappy than the 124 grain I use at the range.

 

[DoubleDuty]

For my EDC I run 147 grains on the carry ammo. It does seem a little less snappy than the 124 grain I use at the range.

I have 147gr Hornady jhp in my carry guns. I like the heavier bullet.

 

[cajunautoxer]

i use 127 grain +p+

 

[reddog]

Thanks for everyone's input, I've ordered some and will give them a try.

 

[BBL]

I read/saw somewhere that the 147gr loading was preferred in compact pistols due to reduced felt recoil. So I'm looking for input, has anyone experienced this and is it true or not and what would be an effective commercial loading for carry.

I may be wrong but I'm thinking the 147gr will be a lot slower and less effective with a HP configuration, am I mistaken?

The thinking behind the 147gr load is that its lower speed allow more time to expand and stop in the body instead of exiting like the fast 115gr load.
The stopping power is comparable with the 115gr load because the kinetic energy of an object depends on both, its speed and weight. So while the standard RN load travels faster, it is lighter. And the usual JHP loads travel slower (sub-sonic) but are heavier. Based on common load data of the RN and JHP, their muzzle energy is pretty equal, plus/minus a few percent.

 

[Sasquatch]

A well designed HP will open up at the intended velocity.

Personally I like 147 grain 9mm's - I carry 147s in my working gun because they were consistently the most accurate. The benefit of being less snappy and more pushy is nice too.

I do tend to carry 115 grain Silvertips in my concealed carry 19 though 1.) because of availability when I bought the ammo and 2.) they are accurate and reliable in that gun.

I also like 124's in most 9mms as a good all around weight.

 

[WT_Foxtrot]

I don't hate 147 gr., but prefer 124. Main reason is I like to practice with the same grain as what I have in my carry and home defense rounds. And 124 is a helluva lot more available and cheaper in FMJ range than 147.

But in the end, either will do the job.

 

[platoon2063]

I love shooting 147's. I use Federal 150 quite often as well. Definitely produces less recoil than 115 in my handguns and PCC.

 

[Tnhawk]

I tried 115 and 147 but settled on 124 grain.

 

[tonelar]

147grn bonded hollow points run really well in my 365 sub sonic
velocity doesn't bother me (my other carry gun is a .45acp)

 

[Swedonia]

Liking the 147 HST in my Smith & Wesson CSX.

 

[WAA]

147gr HST loves my 9mm all steel Colt Combat Commander