Is 147 grain 9mm good for home 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.
Is Speer Gold Dot 9mm good?
It’s one of the most popular carry rounds for good reason, too, as Gold Dot has a good record of performance with law enforcement agencies across the country. While it wasn’t the first mass-market hollow point, Gold Dot was the first of the mass-market hollow points that was really worth a darn.
Is Speer Gold Dot Hollow Point?
Its Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Ignition and cycling are guaranteed thanks to sealed primers and nickel-plated brass.
Can my 9mm shoot 147 grain?
The usual bullet weights for 9mm Luger range from 115 to 147 grains. Lighter and heavier bullets can be had, but they are not common for factory loads. The heavy bullets are generally 158-grains, but 165-grain bullets can also be had.
What does JHP mean 9mm?
The jacketed hollow point (JHP) is designed to expand rapidly when hitting its target, which increases the effectiveness of the bullet and decreases the chances of over-penetration.
What is the best ammo for short barrel 9mm?
If you are carrying a short barreled pistol like the S&W Shield, G43, G26, or Sig 365 you would be better served with the 124 grain bullet. The 124 grain will also work great out of full sized guns as well, but it penetrates less deeply than the 147 grain after shot out of a longer barrel.
Is Speer ammo made in USA?
We still manufacture our products in the small city of Lewiston, Idaho. The original product lines have been expanded and new ones added. But through the changes, our formula for success has been constant: Determination, self-reliance and independence that show in all of our ammunition and components.
Is Speer good ammo?
Speer® Lawman® Handgun Ammo is high-performance, reliable ammunition that’s offered at a competitive price, making it an excellent choice for handgun training and target practice.
What is gold tip ammo?
A Gold Dot bullet starts out as a pressure-formed, alloyed lead core. Its weight is uniformly distributed. This gives it superior stability as it rotates in flight, and the addition of strengthening metals to lead grants it that much greater ability to remain intact as it plows through a target.
What is 147 grain 9mm ammo for?
Equip your firearm with the Winchester USA 9mm Luger 147-Grain Centerfire Pistol Ammunition. This ammo is made for home defense and is crafted with a jacketed hollow-point design. Comes with 50 rounds per box.
Is the Speer Gold Dot 9mm 147 grain a subsonic load?
Response: HI Seven, YES the Speer Gold Dot 9mm 147 Grain is a subsonic load. Thank you for buying in stock 9mm ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com.
Does Speer Gold Dot ammo have nickel plated brass casings?
Response: Hi Jonathan, YES all Speer Gold Dot ammo including this 147 Grain 9mm ammo features nickel plated brass casings. Thank you for buying ammo at TargetSportsUSA.com.
Can I buy this 9mm Luger ammo 147 grain jacketed hollow point?
Response: Jose, any Target Sports USA customer can purchase this Speer Gold Dot G2 9mm Luger Ammo 147 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point. Response: Hi Josh, that is correct, same ammunition just packaged differently. Thank you for buying Speer Gold Dot 9mm ammunition online at TargetSportsUSA.com
Is Speer Gold Dot 9mm good for self defense?
This premium Speer Gold Dot 9mm ammo represents a great option for self-defense. Designed for Law Enforcement and occasionally made available to the general public through police trade-ins. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable nickel-plated brass cases.