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AMMO FOR MP SHIELD 9MM
Has anyone used Hornady 124 gr XTP in their Shield?
Any thoughts?
Better suggestions for defense?
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02-24-2015, 08:31 PM
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I have some 124 grn. XTP from Freedom Munitions that work very well.
My favorite are the Federal HST 124 grn.,,when I can find them in 50 rd. boxes on sale
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I use the Hornady critical defense ammo in my carry shield. It certainly is accurate in my shield and FS. Cycles perfectly. I have had no feed or ejection issues. I have no experience in the terminal performance.
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The 124gr XTP bullet, depending on who loads it is generally an accurate and reliable projectile. The same weight HST, again, depending on load, performs better as a defense bullet. In a Shield, short barrel and light weight, the difference may be moot.
If you check the Pistol Forum or Lightfighter, info in the ballistics areas by Doc Roberts will give you heaps of data to digest.
Best of luck, stay safe
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02-25-2015, 01:09 PM
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I like either the HST or Gold dot in124 gr.
50 round LE boxes in stock here:
9MM Ammunition | Bulk 9MM Ammunition | FMJ & Hollow Point 9MM
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XTP, HST and 'LE' Gold Dot are all good in the Shield.
There are also good reports from Gold Dot 'Short Barrel'.
Speer also offers "+P+", but I wouldn't personally use any +P+ in my Shield.
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02-25-2015, 03:57 PM
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I use the Hornady critical defense ammo in my carry shield. It certainly is accurate in my shield and FS. Cycles perfectly. I have had no feed or ejection issues. I have no experience in the terminal performance.
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x2 I use the same.
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Has anyone used Hornady 124 gr XTP in their Shield?
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I do have this load in the backup magazine, mainly because I just happen to have it on hand.
The Shield's primary load is the Hornady Critical Duty 124gr.
Any of the modern hollow point loads by reputable ammo companies are just fine. I like the concept of the polymer tip in the Critical Duty round, which in theory prevents the hollow point from prematurely filling with, say, winter coat insulation, effectively turning it into an over-penetrating, non-expanding round nose bullet.
Does it work in the Real World? Dunno ... but gel tests look good and I'm confident carrying it.
But then, as I said, I'm comfortable with virtually any of the modern hollow points. I happen to prefer the 124-gr weight.
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+1 on Freedom munitions 124 gr. ammo... I fed my Shield 9 WWB, Monarch, Federal american eagle & Hornady XTP american gunner, and freedom munitions and winchester train & defend....
Of all the ammo I got the best performance & accuracy from the winchester train & defend which is 147 gr and Freedom munitions 124 gr fmj... when I use my shield for CC I use Winchester Defend which is 147gr. JHP.....
The pistol seems to like the 124 & 147 gr. loads better than 115 gr.
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After trying a number of different rounds I carry either Critical Defense or Federal HST in my M&Ps (3).
Either is fine for SD.
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Wow, $33.00 per 20 rounds and only 105 grains, 9mm Luger 105gr Controlled Fracturing Ammo Lehigh Defense, LLC think I'll pass on these rounds. Will stick with Federal Premium HST 9mm 124gr JHP for my Shield, 50rds. for $30.00 when you can find them.
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Ranger T 147 RA9T It seems to test real well in short barrels
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03-10-2015, 04:56 AM
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Try once Sellier & Bellot shoots nice.
type 115Gr FMJ or TFMJ(non toxic - keep gun also cleaner!)
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I have used 115gr FMJ, Ranger T 124gr and 147gr, all work well in my shield.
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03-10-2015, 11:10 AM
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For range? Any standard fmj.
For SD, Gold dot or HST 124 +P
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9mm Ammo For Shield
Although I have not used the Hornady 124 gr XTP in my Shield, I have used the Hornady Critical Defense, Power Ball and, the newest, Liberty Ultra Defense.
The Liberty has had some phenomenal reviews for fragmentation
and stopping power in a defensive situation.
I have never had to use any in real life (thankfully), but I think all will perform well.
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Although I have not used the Hornady 124 gr XTP in my Shield, I have used the Hornady Critical Defense, Power Ball and, the newest, Liberty Ultra Defense.
The Liberty has had some phenomenal reviews for fragmentation
and stopping power in a defensive situation.
I have never had to use any in real life (thankfully), but I think all will perform well.
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I've been carrying the Liberty as well. Liked the tests I saw and how it works in the Shield plus how it shredded some 4-5 inch thick phone books at the range.
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Yeah I had issues with the 115 GR
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I carry Hornady 135 +P critical duty in all my 9's including the Shield.
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HST 124. Feeds without a problem in mine. Lots of positive reviews on this ammo. Expansion is great out of the Shield.
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03-12-2015, 06:27 AM
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Winchester Ranger 147 grain Bonded JHP. Feed great and very accurate.
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124gr XTP's function 100% in my Shield. It's loaded with them right now in fact.
That being said, any quality JHP has functioned very well in my Shield.
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I use Remington Golden Sabre 124g +p and Federal Hydra Shok 124 std pressure. Neither of these are considered the latest/greatest load but I have had flawless function in my Shield, my M&PC and my wife's M&PC. The GS is very accurate in my experience. I'm not a "ballistics" guru but my research indicated these loads should do the job.
As a bonus you can find these at really, really affordable prices if you search patiently.
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I just got a box of the Hornady 124XTP to try in my non S&W 9mm, I've used the critical duty and those were awesome and very accurate.(XDs) for those that want to know. I know..I know... I deserve a Gibb's slap upside the head.
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I keep Winchester Ranger T 124 gr. +p+ in my shield, and Federal HST 147gr (not +p) in the spare mag. Both function flawlessly so far, although I haven't run more than 50 Ranger Ts thru it.
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Anyone try these Winchester Train & Defend Ammo
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Ever since I saw the review on you tube by Ammo Quest on the Winchester "Train & defend" series, I've been sold. My carry ammo is now Winchester Defend. All of my LGS are sold out on the Winchester "train" but for the price you cant go wrong. It is a very good performing round in my Shield 9.
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My rounds of choice also!
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Ever since I saw the review on you tube by Ammo Quest on the Winchester "Train & defend" series, I've been sold. My carry ammo is now Winchester Defend. All of my LGS are sold out on the Winchester "train" but for the price you cant go wrong. It is a very good performing round in my Shield 9.
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For your info, Selway Armory has the Winchester "Train"
W40SWT for: $18.99 a 50 rd. box. This ammo is considerably
higher priced at most LGS's and from online suppliers.
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I saw on the internet where +p ammo was a better choice than standard ammo (in a discussion about 124g gold dots) because in the shorter barrel of a shield the extra pressure is required for complete expansion. In your experiences, is that true? Also, is the +p 124g gold dot safe to use in the shield?
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I saw on the internet where +p ammo was a better choice than standard ammo (in a discussion about 124g gold dots) because in the shorter barrel of a shield the extra pressure is required for complete expansion. In your experiences, is that true? Also, is the +p 124g gold dot safe to use in the shield?
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In all honestly I see no need for +P ammo in a self defense carry pistol. However if you wish to carry it then by all means go for it. IMO, I dont see the need to justify the extra few bucks for +P when so many BG's have been taken out over the yrs using standard pressure ammo.
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Looks like the new 150gr Micro HST is testing well.I picked some up and it shot real well in my shield.From 2 on line tests it goes in deep and gets big.Mild recoil and low flash.Very easy to hit on target with double and triple taps to.Seems like a great conceal carry load.Performance is on par with the best 147 loads.Walmarts have it in stock.
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147 gr. Federal HST. Hits were I point it.
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Recently bought some Federal HST 147gr.
Lowest price I could find was from Target Sports.
Federal HST 9mm 147 Grain LE JHP
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SGAmmo, has it for 20.95, 19.95 if you buy ten or more boxes. SG is known for reasonable shipping rates so I'd check them too.
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Looks like the new 150gr Micro HST is testing well.I picked some up and it shot real well in my shield.From 2 on line tests it goes in deep and gets big.Mild recoil and low flash.Very easy to hit on target with double and triple taps to.Seems like a great conceal carry load.Performance is on par with the best 147 loads.Walmarts have it in stock.
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I was just about to ask about 150gr. I saw some at Wal Mart as well but forgot what kind it was, just remembered was 150.
I shoot mostly 115 ball at steel targets. I tried 135 and was impressed at how much more it kicked around the plates. I assume 150 would have even more "umph".
Thanks for the post. I'll have to grab a box or 12 next time and try them out.
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Another fan of the Micro HST here and it's our SD ammo.
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I've been carrying the Liberty as well. Liked the tests I saw and how it works in the Shield plus how it shredded some 4-5 inch thick phone books at the range.
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Phone Book?? What's that? LOL
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Has anyone used Hornady 124 gr XTP in their Shield?
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I have used a pretty good bit of American Gunner in 124gr +P. shoots straight (2" @ 15 yards) . goes bang every time I press the trigger. clean burning too. Guys at the LGS say it is the same as custom except custome doesn't come in +P.
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Right now I'm using the Freedom Munitions 147gr XTP. No matter how much you are wearing, the 147gr is going to hurt. I'll go back to Federal HST in the summer.
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