I am a first-time gun owner - purchased a Ruger SR9 last week. I have some questions about ammunition and am looking for sound advice and seasoned gun owner's experiences. I've shot Magtech, Blazer and Federal 9mm Luger ammo with the gun and I have had the best experience with the Blazer and Federal. So, my questions are:
Is the 115 grain less desirable than the 124?
Is it safe to buy the ammo online and have it shipped? (I've seen good deals on Cabela's and natchezss.com).
If I buy in bulk (which for me right now is more than 2 boxes at a time) what is the best way to store it?
Are there any good gun stores in Northern NJ that sell ammo at good prices? (I've bought a few boxes at Ramsey's up in Ledgewood for $14/box).
Does it matter if I buy brass or aluminum?
Does really cheap ammo do any damage to the gun? And, is it potentially dangerous?
Is there a manufacturer I should never, ever buy?
Thanks for any help and feel free to thrown in other ammo tips I didn't ask about!!!