9mm carry ammo

With the modern loadings now available, there really isn't much reason not to carry JHP's except a gun that is unreliable with them. The only advantage, from a terminal performance standpoint, that FMJ or other non-expanding bullets have over JHP's is increased penetration. While this is a reason to carry non-expanding bullets in very small calibers like .22 Long Rifle, .25 Auto, and .32 Auto, a 9mm JHP still offers more than adequate penetration.

As to your chioce of ammo, 115grn Gold Dots are a fine choice. Personally, I like a loading that delivers a 124grn or heavier bullet at 1200fps or more such as Speer 124grn +P Gold Dots or Winchester 127grn +P+ Ranger T, but that's just my personal preference. With modern bullets like Speer Gold Dots, Winchester SXT, Remington Golden Sabers, or Federal HST, there's absolutely nothing wrong with 115grn or 147grn 9mm loadings although some of the older loadings like Winchester Silvertips, Federal Hi-Shoks, and Remington Express JHP's may not perform as well.
 
I carry the federal 9BPLE +P+ 115gr JHP. The border patrol and many LE agencies have used this rounds in numerous of shootings with excellent results for years.
 
Most of the year I carry a Kahr PM9, and it's been loaded with Hornady Critical Defense rounds since they came out and I was able to get enough to run a substantial test ... I use the 115gr standard pressure rounds, I find I get back on target quicker and they are extremely accurate at SD distances ...
 
My choice for 9mm, Winchester Ranger SXT 147grn (formally known as Black Talon), in my Sig 226. My 26 year Army Career has allowed me to make some great connections and haven’t had to buy any ammo since ’98.:D
 
DO NOT Carry Ball Ammo as Self Defence Ammo in 9MM. It has too much penetration and not much stopping power. As long as it is legal ware you live to carry Hollow Points, carry One of the name brand HP Defence Loads. I carry Corbon.
 
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