147gr 9mm

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RHarris

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I have read a lot about how bad the 147gr 9mm rounds are and that it is better to stay with the lighter ones.

What were they originally supposed to do that the others would not? Or should I be asking what were they made for? I have been told they don't feed well in some models, but I have examined Federal Hydrashocks in 147, 135, and 124 gr weights and they are dimmensionally the same. The only differnce I notice is where the crip is on the case (the heavier ones having the crimp farther away from the end of the case). Since I have been fortunate enough to not ever having to defensively shoot someone yet, I have taken the advice of others and selected the 124gr for defensive use. Is there any practical purpose for the 135 and 147 gr rounds?
 
The 147s were developed for use in the MP5 subguns so that the round could be completely suppressed for sentry removal chores. Hence, the reference to them being "sub-sonic". As an aside, they were also found to be quite accurate, vs. some of the normally weighted choices.
At around this time, the infamous FBI Miami shootout occurred, and much controversy ensued, and blame levied, over the 115gr. Winchester Silvertip's perforemance on one of the BGs. This load did exactly what it was designed to, though. It penetrated to a reasonable depth, and expanded nicely. Another inch(or two) of penetration on its part MAY have delivered a quicker disabling injury on the BG, thus, possibly stopping his aggression sooner. The Bureau quickly seized on the ideal of this heavier bullet as a means to that end.
I feel that your choice of a 124gr. load is a good compromise between both sides of the camp. The 135gr. Personal Defense load is probably a weak-sister as far as current choices go. The 115gr.+Ps, and your choice should be much better.
 
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