What does 124 grain mean in a bullet?
124 grains is the weight of the projectile (bullet). A round with 115 grain has a bullet that is 9 grains lighter. There are 7,000 grains in a pound. The 124 or any heavier bullet will hit higher than a lighter bullet of the same caliber.
What is the best 9mm weight for self-defense?
For self-defense, shoot your specific 9mm handgun with 115 grain and with 147 grain bullets at 25 yards and less to see if you find, like I did, that the heavier 147 grain bullet hits the target higher almost every time.
What grain ammo should I shoot?
Conclusion: Bullet Grain Lighter weight generally means more speed and distance, but also more recoil and less power at the target. Lighter bullets are good for competition and long-range shooting. Heavier weight generally means more effectiveness, making them excellent for defense, large game and combat.
What is the best 9mm ammo?
Gold Dot 9mm 115 gr
What are the different types of 9mm ammo?
The third type of 9mm ammunition is the 9mm SESAMS which are commonly used for training rounds and simulations of the US Military . This type of 9mm ammunition is commonly painted blue to distinguish themselves among other types of 9mm ammunitions. 9mm SESAMS can also be shot using a Beretta M9 service pistols.
Is 9mm NATO the same as 9×19?
9mm Luger Ammo. show category description. 9×19 ammo and 9mm Luger refers to the same NATO caliber and are commonly referred to as simply “9mm ammo”. With manageable recoil, 9mm is the most popular handgun cartridge in the world and has a history dating back to the German Empire in 1902 where the round was developed by a man named Georg Luger.
What is NATO 9mm ammo?
Aside from the obvious difference in bullet weight (9mm NATO is 124 grain, most commercial plinking 9mm ammo is 115 grain) rounds that are loaded to NATO spec are loaded to a higher pressure than rounds loaded to industry standard.