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Old 07-05-2012, 02:00 PM
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Default 9mm +P and +P+

I have a case of Federal Hydra Shok (P9HS3G1) that is +P+ ammo. It is rated at 1170 velocity and 375 energy. In reading the S&W catalog for a modern revolver, it says not to shoot +P+ ammo. My 9mm revolver is a 940-1.

I've looked at Speer 9mm Short Barrel that is +P ammo and it is rated at 1150 velocity and 364 energy.

My thoughts are that the +P+ (in this case) is not significantly different than the +P and that there would be no difference in shooting either round through my 940-1.

Before I do this, is there something I'm missing? I wouldn't hesitate to shoot the Speer Short Barrel +P. Is there some reason not to shoot the Hydra Shock?
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