WTK: Sub-Sonic 9mm 147 Loads

[md66948]

I am getting ready to load some FMJ 147 9mms for my sons. They have several 9mm pistols, FA HK MP5s and they both use a Trident 9 on them.

I have some 231 in stock but I may look for a better powder to use. I thought about using Tite Group but I am worried it may burn too hot for the suppressor, especially in FA mode.

I would like to hear from any S&W Forum Members on their pet sub-sonic loads using the 147 grain bullet in the 9mm.

Thank You and Have a Great Day!

Dane

[RGPM1A]

Berrys 147 grain PRN over 4 grains of Power Pistol. About 850 fps.

[Step N. Mud]

had good luck with Speer TMJ and 3.9 grs. Unique for sub sonic. Mostly for plinking rounds and teaching twenty something daughter to handle a Glock.

[TSQUARED]

Originally Posted by md66948

I am getting ready to load some FMJ 147 9mms for my sons. They have several 9mm pistols, FA HK MP5s and they both use a Trident 9 on them.

I have some 231 in stock but I may look for a better powder to use. I thought about using Tite Group but I am worried it may burn too hot for the suppressor, especially in FA mode.

I would like to hear from any S&W Forum Members on their pet sub-sonic loads using the 147 grain bullet in the 9mm.

Thank You and Have a Great Day!

Dane

W-W has never puibslihed data for W-231 with 147 gr. FMJ. I use 4.0 gr. WSF.
Attached is a page from the W-W 14th Edition relaoding manual.

[Coug76]

Hi shoot 147gr Rainers over 3.7gr of TG. My guns love it.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

[fshnfvr]

Berry's 147 over 3.7 W231. That is my go to load.

[md66948]

Thank You for the input!

Dane

[358156hp]

WSF seems to be what the bowling pin shooters mostly use. I load up to 950 fps with Hornady 147 jhps.

[SOFMatchstaff]

My standard sub sonic load for the Smith 76 is a Berrys 160gr over 2.9 to 3.2 of win231. It is good in a MP5 SD, functions great and hits Hard. I seat them as long as the magazine will handle and out of the 10" bbl they leave at just under 1000fps. Quiet and accurate.