[PDF] 9mm bullet weights for self defense

Bullet weight Common 9mm bullet weights normally available at most stores are 115, 124, and 147 grain. The 115-grain loads tend to be higher velocity and the 147s somewhat slower, even subsonic. A good compromise is a 124-grain bullet, this is also super popular with the police and military.
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  • What weight should a 9mm bullet be?

    The bullet weight is expressed in a unit of measure called “grains” (abbreviated “gr”). There are 7000 grains per pound, and 437gr per ounce. Common bullet weights for 9mm include 115gr, 124gr, 125gr, and 147gr. Generally speaking, heavier bullets hit harder, have more recoil, and are more expensive.

  • Which is better 115 grain or 124 grain 9mm?

    The difference between 115 grain vs. 124 grain 9mm ammo is the weight of the bullet, with 115 grain bullets being lighter than 124 grain bullets. Basically, the 115 grain rounds are light and fast and the 124 grain rounds are heavy and slow.

  • Why use 147 grain 9mm?

    The closer to (or further over) supersonic velocities, the more noise. Heavier bullets are slower and are often subsonic, meaning an even greater noise reduction is achieved if shooting, say, 147-grain 9mm ammunition (already subsonic) or 230-grain . 45 ACP ammunition, also subsonic.15 avr. 2020
  • For self defense, a heavier bullet gives you a better chance at stopping a threat. There are people who swear by a heavier bullet weight in their self defense rounds. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently selected Hornady Critical Duty . 40 S&W 175 grain as their bullet of choice.
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