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Old July 3rd, 2009, 11:57 PM   #9
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I just read an article entitled "Ammunition for the self defense firearm". In it the author discusses loads for the various calibers. Regarding 9mm, he states 147gr. bullets are "weak, worthless and malfunction prone", and to "never" use 147gr. ammunition. He regards this as nothing more than a "fad". He considers the best 9mm load to be the Cor-Bon 115 gr. +P with a muzzle velocity in excess of 1475 fps. He also specifically refers to penetrating heavy clothing. Google the title and it will give you a link to the article.
Ammo companies have improved the 147gr. round but this round falls short in contrast to Corbon's 115+p round. Because of the velocity Corbon's round is traveling -this round tends to fragment after entering a BG causing a much larger wound & faster incapacitation!
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