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Old 06-28-2016, 11:48 PM
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Does anyone here have experience with Blue Bullets in an M&P Pro 9mm (preferably the 115 or 124 gn)?

I've had terrible luck getting lead to shoot accurately, and wonder if Blue Bullets will function better.

Please give a range report if you have experience with this combo.
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Old 06-29-2016, 12:32 PM
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I tried many different cast bullets and loads in my 9mm's, and only my Hi Power would shoot cast accurately. I use Berrys plated now, they seem to do pretty good in all my 9's. They cost a little more, but they are a LOT cleaner to shoot.
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It's not exactly what you asked for, but I like the blue bullets. I've been shooting the 230gr through my M&P 45. They are consistent, and accurate. They also look cool loaded up.
David.
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I shoot 147gr blue bullets out of a non-Pro M&P with good results. The kicker is they're sized to 0.358, not because the M&P likes them that large, but my other 9s that came before my M&P do. At that size they are just on the verge of not chambering cause they bulge the brass a bit. They also take a little more oomph to rack the slide to unload.

good new is they offer 250rd sample packs so you can try multi sizes, weights, and profiles without breaking the bank.

I think I'm running 3.6 gr of WSF under the 147s for a nice minor load.
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I'm shooting a M&P 9mm Shield and could not get the 125gr Blue bullets to process properly, but they ran fine in my 659 and my Glock 27 with a 9mm barrel. I have fired several hundred 124gr Bayou coated bullets without any issues thru the Shield. I'm currently loading both 115, and 124gr plated bullets from Everglade. They load up and shoot very nice, reasonably priced, free shipping, a good outfit to deal with
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It's not exactly what you asked for, but I like the blue bullets. I've been shooting the 230gr through my M&P 45. They are consistent, and accurate. They also look cool loaded up.
David.
Luckily, I have no problem with shooting lead in my M&P .45. I cast my own and save a boatload of money. I just wish I was able to do so with 9mm as well :-(
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I shoot 147gr blue bullets out of a non-Pro M&P with good results. The kicker is they're sized to 0.358, not because the M&P likes them that large, but my other 9s that came before my M&P do. At that size they are just on the verge of not chambering cause they bulge the brass a bit. They also take a little more oomph to rack the slide to unload.

good new is they offer 250rd sample packs so you can try multi sizes, weights, and profiles without breaking the bank.

I think I'm running 3.6 gr of WSF under the 147s for a nice minor load.

I assume you are shooting .38's in order to get the .358 sizing? I was considering getting the .38 also, but in 125 gr.
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I'm shooting a M&P 9mm Shield and could not get the 125gr Blue bullets to process properly, but they ran fine in my 659 and my Glock 27 with a 9mm barrel. I have fired several hundred 124gr Bayou coated bullets without any issues thru the Shield. I'm currently loading both 115, and 124gr plated bullets from Everglade. They load up and shoot very nice, reasonably priced, free shipping, a good outfit to deal with

What was the problem with the Bule Bullets? Feed issues?
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Yes, feed issues, also removed the barrel and could not get them to fit properly. Did a lot adjusting with the crimp die, finally gave up. Just loaded a few 115 gr plated rounds from Everglades, I think they will be my choice from now on
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