What's everyone's go to 9mm ammo around a $12-$15/50 round price?

 

 I've been slowly stocking up on PMC Bronze 124 Grain. 

I've also seen some good reviews on Fiocchi..

 

My wife picked up some Blazer Brass...

 

Also my Father sent me a link awhile back to get some Magtech mega cheap which I didn't get a chance to order...wish I did...

 

So, what's the general consensus? I'm not asking for stopping power, I'm inquiring about clean range ammo. One of the guns I'll be shooting at the range is a HK P7 which gets dirty easily, so want some clean ammo which is why I've been grabbing PMC when I can. I've been told it's nice ammo for a P7.

 

For HD I already have Hornady Critical Duty.

 

 

 

My own reloads    





124gn 9mm with 5.3 gn power pistol currently.
 

I'm not saving crazy amounts reloading 9mm, but I enjoy doing it so its worth the time to me.

But when I'm at home I have 115gn Hornady Critical Defense loaded.


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Reloads aren't a choice at this time Just not enough room to even consider it, when I move that's a different story

For plinking/range shooting, I use whatever i can get that's cheap(ish).  Freedom Munitions, GA Arms, High Country are all decent...   I also have some Blazer, AE, Rem UMC, Fiocchi, Herters Select, Magtech, PPU...   At places like Freedom Munitions or High Country (or LAX or Ventura), you can usually get their commercial reloads for less than $12/50...   Havent had an issue with any of the brands I mentioned. 

 

For HD, I have some Critical Duty, Critical Defense & Fed Hydra-Shok.  (my HD 9mm's are loaded with Critical Duty)

freedom munitions is what I shoot mostly. I have used magtech and was very happy  with it. Hornady critical defense at home

What ever is on sale that day.

 

This one for me, both in 9mm 115 and .45acp 230.

 

Also,   This for HD/SD

 

 

in both 9mm and .45acp

I generally use Speer, federal and pmc.

 

On a side note, I have some 9mm I'm selling. $255. / per 1k. So $12.75 box.

 

Listing it now.

I generally use Speer, federal and pmc.

 

On a side note, I have some 9mm I'm selling. $255. / per 1k. So $12.75 box.

 

Listing it now.

 

This ammo is a good deal!

 

OP - Any of the ammo you have listed should be fine.  I don't understand "your pistol runs dirty" ? 

 

Edit! - I see your pistol is gas delayed blow back.  Now I see your concern.  Sorry, there are better designs out there.

SQUEEZE!  Ok, do to the nature of the gas system, to get the most out of the pistol you are going to have to experiment with different types of ammo.  You need to find the one that burns clean and fastest to minimize the amount of particulates that work its way into the gas system.  Low ball, cheap dime store ammo will not be good for this pistol (plain lead heads included).  I am not quite sure even PMC is clean and fast enough.  Start with the ammo that produces the least amount of smoke out the barrel and put it on the keeper list.  Dump the others.  Not sure if 115 or 124 grains are your best bet either.  Check the bore after firing to see if there is unburned powder lining the bore.  If so, not good.  The P7M13 was a NJSP favorite I believe for a while and I cannot recall the brand of ammo used.  Winchester Ranger comes to mind but not sure.  Anyway, low smoke and fast burn will be your best bet with this pistol.

Freedom Munitions 124 gr. RN 9mm reloads are selling for .2112 cents/round (the equivalent of 10.56 per box), with free shipping. (Ending today)

 

I have used these for two years with no problems. I've also shot all the others the OP listed, except for the Hornady, with no issues either. They just cost more.

Freedom munitions are reloads aren't they? If so, it's pretty hard to compare them with any manufacturers ammo.

 

As far as 115 vs. 124 gr bullets, mist f not all guns are made to use with a 124gr bullet. NATO specs are 124gr bullet and only people in the USA use 115gr bullets. Bullet weight between the two is more of a point of impact concern

Ironically, the ammo I'm selling is cleanfire ammo.

Freedom munitions are reloads aren't they? If so, it's pretty hard to compare them with any manufacturers ammo.

Isn't that exactly what I do every time I shoot them at the range? I've shot several thousand FM reload rounds of all the major pistol calibers and not seen any noticeable difference in performance, accuracy or cleanliness. (I haven't made a scientific study out of it, or done bench rest comparisons; just my observations.)

 

I haven't had any significant performance issues with the factory rounds either. One distinct recollection is that Magtech .45 was probably the dirtiest ammo I've ever shot. But it performed well, and i had no problem cleaning up after it.

 

So for me, when making the choice between factory and FM reloads, price is still an important factor. The last time I ordered 1,500 rounds in 9, 40 and 45. With free shipping and the brass credit program my average cost per round dropped to .1703 cents. That gets my attention.

 

Additional note: If you think 'reloads' from FM means 10 guys running hand presses, not. Go to their website and view their manufacturing videos and pictures. They're using the same type commercial processing and press equipment the big boys do. They also build ammo with new brass. Their new version of 9mm 124 gr. is currently .2195 a round before any shipping or brass credits.

I usually have pmc or lawman

All great input so far. Also, the P7 isn't going to be my main range gun anyway but I want ammo I can shoot with it and not gum it up too quickly.

A lot of Winchester White box here across all calibers (I really like the brass for reloading) but also use PMC, Remington UMC and American Eagle regularly.

 

I'll buy Magtech and PPU if it's on sale for a good price too. When you get around $0.20 a round, I'm pretty comfortable with extra cleaning.

Isn't that exactly what I do every time I shoot them at the range? I've shot several thousand FM reload rounds of all the major pistol calibers and not seen any noticeable difference in performance, accuracy or cleanliness. (I haven't made a scientific study out of it, or done bench rest comparisons; just my observations.)

 

I haven't had any significant performance issues with the factory rounds either. One distinct recollection is that Magtech .45 was probably the dirtiest ammo I've ever shot. But it performed well, and i had no problem cleaning up after it.

 

So for me, when making the choice between factory and FM reloads, price is still an important factor. The last time I ordered 1,500 rounds in 9, 40 and 45. With free shipping and the brass credit program my average cost per round dropped to .1703 cents. That gets my attention.

 

Additional note: If you think 'reloads' from FM means 10 guys running hand presses, not. Go to their website and view their manufacturing videos and pictures. They're using the same type commercial processing and press equipment the big boys do. They also build ammo with new brass. Their new version of 9mm 124 gr. is currently .2195 a round before any shipping or brass credits.

There is a member on this board who used FM reloads and had it screw up is 1911 I think. I'd in shooting reloads, I'll make them myself.

Lax Ammo 9mm 115 gr and 230 gr 45acp...

 

I shoot anything and everything. It doesn't matter if it's brass cased or steel cased, I usually buy whatever is cheapest. I haven't bought 9'mm in a while but I did stock up on some Privi a month ago when it was like $10 a box.

 

I don't feel there is any reason to be picky for plinking/training ammo as long as it functions well. Self defense ammo is a different story since you need to trust your life with it. I like critical defense/duty but my favorite is Winchester Ranger.

Prefer speer 124gr but will shoot whatever I have. I dont have a single 9mm thats picky except my sub2k

I dont have a single 9mm thats picky except my sub2k

 

Aint that the truth, I hand load hot 147gn 9mm's just for that thing.