Is there any significant difference between 115gr and 124gr 9mm? I vaguely remember hearing that 124 shoots a little softer (i.e. less felt recoil). Is this true? Any other difference?

I've always found 115gr for good prices and never really look into 124gr, but just ran across some 9mm where the 115 and 124 are the same price, and not sure if I should stick with the 115 or try the 124...

I have never found much of a diffrence between the two in fmj.

 

9 grains is not a whole lot more..

Slightly heavier bullet with I believe the same powder charge. You may not notice the difference for target shooting.

 

Some argue that a 124gr or heavier bullet in 9mm is better for self defense, better penetration, more expansion (if hollow point).

 

I've heard that some competitive shooters like 147gr for lower recoil/high accuracy.

Slightly heavier bullet with I believe the same powder charge. You may not notice the difference for target shooting.

 

Some argue that a 124gr or heavier bullet in 9mm is better for self defense, better penetration, more expansion (if hollow point).

 

I've heard that some competitive shooters like 147gr for lower recoil/high accuracy.

 

I thought they do that because it gets you into Major power factor easier.

I've shot both out of my HK. I don't seem to notice any difference.

 

Just because we're talking about 9mm grains here...

 

Chuck Hawks reposted an article that I've referred to many times.

 

http://www.chuckhawks.com/ammo_by_anonymous.htm

 

FWIW in it, it says:

 

Now it is time to impart some crucial information: NEVER use 147 grain ammo in a 9mm pistol! There was a stupid fad for 147 grain hollowpoints a few years ago, and many were suckered into buying these weak, worthless and malfunction-prone rounds. I don't care what you've heard: never use any 9mm hollowpoint heavier than 125 grains. 147 grain hollowpoints often jam in many popular 9mm guns like the Browning Hi-Power, SIG, Beretta 92, S&W and Glock. Ignore the gun magazine hype and stick to what works. If you want to gamble, go to Reno. Don't gamble with your life. 147 grain ammo sucks.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Just for clarity, and I should have stated this in my first post, I was looking at FMJs. I think I have the info I need, so thanks again

I have 115 fmj and gold dot 124 +p for defense and really don't notice any difference when shooting.

ive only got a few hundred rounds of each through my p226 but i definitely like my winchester nato 124g over the federal 115gr. and im not 100% sure why. my wife shot one magazine mixed with the two and couldnt tell a difference.