9mm Defense Ammo Advice

Jetpilot007 · August 27th, 2009, 09:12 AM

Would appreciate some feedback on 9mm defense ammo. My gun is a S&W 6906 and was advised that hotloads such as +P and +P+ should not be used with this weapon. Your advice is greatly appreciated.

gumaro · August 27th, 2009, 09:46 AM

I currently bought some Hornady Critical Defense rounds, it is a special made hollow point filled with a plastic/rubber was made for concealed carry. do a search for it there was a post about it.

93civicsedan · August 27th, 2009, 09:57 AM

I carry Remington Golden Sabers or Corbon Power Ball ammo, just depends on the gun I take with me. Both of these are +p loads but they make them in standard pressure also.

They are both great rounds and work well in my guns. Make sure you test whatever you end up deciding on.

ASSA9 · August 27th, 2009, 10:53 AM

If I were you I would try Golden Saber .
They come in non +p and the reviews and test have always looked good to me.

Jackle1886 · August 27th, 2009, 12:06 PM

I think you'd be fine shooting +p's for defense out of that pistol. The metal framed SW's were pretty tough. I carry 147gr and can suggest the Federal HST. 124+p is a good round too. Just use the search button and you'll find tons of threads.

Cuda66 · August 27th, 2009, 12:24 PM

I'd look at the heavier bullets; 147hr HST, Gold Dot, Ranger-T, PDX-1, etc.

PastorPack · August 27th, 2009, 12:25 PM

+1 on Golden Saber.

I may be wrong, but I think the Hornady Critical Defense only comes in +P...can anyone comfirm this?

cmb · August 27th, 2009, 12:30 PM

there are very long threads with this info, but I am happy to state what I used and what I have read. I use 115 xtp in my PF9 and 124 gold dots (not +p) in my P89. Mas Ayoob says anything over 125 grains in 9mm is not as effective and cites many agencies who have dropped the 147, i beleive the findings with these particular rounds in real world shootings show the 124 grain to be the best penetrator and expander. I have no personal experience with 147's.

pgrass101 · August 27th, 2009, 12:40 PM

I use 124gr Gold Dots

MinistrMalic · August 27th, 2009, 02:19 PM

Shoot a bunch and see what cycles the gun flawlessly. I like Corbon DPX but those are +P. I also shoot Magsafe defenders.

August 27th, 2009, 09:12 AM	#1
Jetpilot007 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 289	9mm Defense Ammo Advice Would appreciate some feedback on 9mm defense ammo. My gun is a S&W 6906 and was advised that hotloads such as +P and +P+ should not be used with this weapon. Your advice is greatly appreciated.

August 27th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#4
ASSA9 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC. Posts: 598	If I were you I would try Golden Saber . They come in non +p and the reviews and test have always looked good to me. __________________ Ronald Reagan "Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement." "When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat."

August 27th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#5
Jackle1886 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kendall, MI Posts: 709	I think you'd be fine shooting +p's for defense out of that pistol. The metal framed SW's were pretty tough. I carry 147gr and can suggest the Federal HST. 124+p is a good round too. Just use the search button and you'll find tons of threads. __________________ Better to die on your feet, than to live on your knees.

August 27th, 2009, 12:24 PM	#6
Cuda66 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 485	I'd look at the heavier bullets; 147hr HST, Gold Dot, Ranger-T, PDX-1, etc. __________________ One man's theology is another man's belly laugh. --RAH

August 27th, 2009, 12:25 PM	#7
PastorPack Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,124	+1 on Golden Saber. I may be wrong, but I think the Hornady Critical Defense only comes in +P...can anyone comfirm this? __________________ God is love (1 John 4:8)

August 27th, 2009, 09:46 AM	#2
gumaro Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alvin, TX Posts: 176	I currently bought some Hornady Critical Defense rounds, it is a special made hollow point filled with a plastic/rubber was made for concealed carry. do a search for it there was a post about it.

August 27th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#3
93civicsedan Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ky Posts: 95	I carry Remington Golden Sabers or Corbon Power Ball ammo, just depends on the gun I take with me. Both of these are +p loads but they make them in standard pressure also. They are both great rounds and work well in my guns. Make sure you test whatever you end up deciding on.

August 27th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#8
cmb Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: florida Posts: 371	there are very long threads with this info, but I am happy to state what I used and what I have read. I use 115 xtp in my PF9 and 124 gold dots (not +p) in my P89. Mas Ayoob says anything over 125 grains in 9mm is not as effective and cites many agencies who have dropped the 147, i beleive the findings with these particular rounds in real world shootings show the 124 grain to be the best penetrator and expander. I have no personal experience with 147's.

August 27th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#9
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,654	I use 124gr Gold Dots __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere "If ignorance is bliss then shouldn’t most people happy?" -Thomas Jefferson-

August 27th, 2009, 02:19 PM	#10
MinistrMalic Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 485	Shoot a bunch and see what cycles the gun flawlessly. I like Corbon DPX but those are +P. I also shoot Magsafe defenders. __________________ "...whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one." (Luke 22:36) Here is my blog if you're interested :)

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