I have a Smith & Wesson Model 910 9mm Auto.
I have been reading a lot of data concerning what grain bullet is best for a 9mm and I have heard most people say that 124 grain HP is the way to go.
I have also been told by a number of people that 147 grain HP hits much harder.
I have seen that 147 has deeper pentitration in gelatin and expands just a bit less than the 124.
And then, I noticed that all the data is given for muzzle/25 yards & 50 yards.
If I am not mistaken, for home protection, i dont think i have a room in my house that is 25 yards long, let alone 50 yards.
I am seeing also that most confrontations happen at 21 feet or less.
If this is so, then wouldnt it make more sense to use the heavier grain 147?
I am fairly new to handguns and want to use the best self defense/home defense ammo.
Also, what are the recoil differences and which is louder between the two grains.
Can you please help me make up my mind about this subject?
Thanks in advance for all you input it is greatly appreciated,
HannibalTheCrow
I have been reading a lot of data concerning what grain bullet is best for a 9mm and I have heard most people say that 124 grain HP is the way to go.
I have also been told by a number of people that 147 grain HP hits much harder.
I have seen that 147 has deeper pentitration in gelatin and expands just a bit less than the 124.
And then, I noticed that all the data is given for muzzle/25 yards & 50 yards.
If I am not mistaken, for home protection, i dont think i have a room in my house that is 25 yards long, let alone 50 yards.
I am seeing also that most confrontations happen at 21 feet or less.
If this is so, then wouldnt it make more sense to use the heavier grain 147?
I am fairly new to handguns and want to use the best self defense/home defense ammo.
Also, what are the recoil differences and which is louder between the two grains.
Can you please help me make up my mind about this subject?
Thanks in advance for all you input it is greatly appreciated,
HannibalTheCrow