ivanwi11iams
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Shield 2.0 9MM and Federal HST 124 grain
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This is a highly respected effective load. You should be fine with it. It is reasonably priced too.
I prefer 115 grn loads in smaller, shorter barreled, lighter guns. I believe you get a little more velocity and the lighter weight helps a little with the concealed weight of the gun. There is not a great deal of terminal performance difference. There also may be somewhat less recoil with the lighter bullet, depending on the loading.
My favorite load is the Barnes 115 grn solid copper TAC-XP. It is a little more expensive, but IMO the consistent performance is worth it. It expands to double diameter, tracks straight and retains 100% of its weight. It has very good reviews when shot from a Shield, but so does the load you are considering.
It takes some extra care in developing loads that reach good velocity from shorter barrels and are low flash. The extra 2 inches of a 5” barrel, the standard for most tests, makes a noticeable difference in velocity and terminal performance in average loads.
Plenty of tests and info out there. Try to narrow search results to 3” barrels.
I prefer 115 grn loads in smaller, shorter barreled, lighter guns. I believe you get a little more velocity and the lighter weight helps a little with the concealed weight of the gun. There is not a great deal of terminal performance difference. There also may be somewhat less recoil with the lighter bullet, depending on the loading.
My favorite load is the Barnes 115 grn solid copper TAC-XP. It is a little more expensive, but IMO the consistent performance is worth it. It expands to double diameter, tracks straight and retains 100% of its weight. It has very good reviews when shot from a Shield, but so does the load you are considering.
It takes some extra care in developing loads that reach good velocity from shorter barrels and are low flash. The extra 2 inches of a 5” barrel, the standard for most tests, makes a noticeable difference in velocity and terminal performance in average loads.
Plenty of tests and info out there. Try to narrow search results to 3” barrels.
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Cheapskait
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Seems like +P doesn't do much extra velocity in short tubes.
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bigwheelzip
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Your choice is fine, and used by many here on the forum.
Whatever self-defense ammo you pick for any semi-auto, run multiple magazine loads through your firearm to verify it will function flawlessly.
The small boxes of 124gr HST sold at retail are pricey compared to the standard 50rd boxes of P9HST1 available through mail order. Getting a few of these 50rd boxes to prove function is a good idea.
50 Round Box - 9mm Federal HST 124 Grain JHP Hollow Point LE Ammo P9HST1 | SGAmmo.com
Whatever self-defense ammo you pick for any semi-auto, run multiple magazine loads through your firearm to verify it will function flawlessly.
The small boxes of 124gr HST sold at retail are pricey compared to the standard 50rd boxes of P9HST1 available through mail order. Getting a few of these 50rd boxes to prove function is a good idea.
50 Round Box - 9mm Federal HST 124 Grain JHP Hollow Point LE Ammo P9HST1 | SGAmmo.com
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ivanwi11iams
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Cabela’s didn’t have the HST. I still bought the 124 grain, merely for testing. Then I can order the HST online.
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Doug M.
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Google Doc Roberts' duty/self-defense ammo testing and recommendations. Pick a few of the loads and buy a 50 round box of each that might appeal to you (lower recoil, for example, would mean non +P loads, probably 147 grain)/ Shoot up the stuff you buy and decide what seems initially to shoot well for you in your gun, then buy a few hundred round and really function test it in your pistol (500 or so). If you get through 500 rounds malfunction free, clean and lube the pistol, load your mags, and drive on. Don't unload the gun unless really needed; don't re-chamber the round that was in the chamber more than once, and then use it for training, and use an equivalent ball load for training and practice.
If this load is on the list (I haven't looked) and you like it, don't mess with success. Buy a case or two and call it good.
If this load is on the list (I haven't looked) and you like it, don't mess with success. Buy a case or two and call it good.
There has been some excellent advice given above. For my Shield 9 (version 1.0), I started with Doc Roberts' list of approved self defense ammo, and tested a half-dozen rounds for accuracy and reliability. I eliminated any that did not fire 100 consecutive times without a failure of any kind. Two rounds met that standard, and were accepted for use in my Shield on a probationary basis. I continued testing them to see if they could go 200 or more rounds without a failure, and both passed. These rounds are Hornady Critical Duty 135g +P, and Federal HST 147g. As of today, the HSTs have fired 200 times without an issue, but the Critical Dutys have fired perfectly 313 times. Both are equal in accuracy, so I carry the Critical Duty. In third place, is Remington Golden Saber 147g. It had two failures in 240 rounds, but was the most accurate round I tested. Interestingly, the HST 124g +P was the worst round I tested. It simply would not feed properly in my Shield (which is admittedly an eccentric example), and was eliminated from consideration early on.
Doc Roberts' list of approved self defense ammo can be found here:
Service Caliber Handgun Duty and Self-Defense Ammo
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Doc Roberts' list of approved self defense ammo can be found here:
Service Caliber Handgun Duty and Self-Defense Ammo
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mrmike7189
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the HST works great in my shield and glock 9mm. 124 gr. standard pressure.
Great comments above! It came down to HST and Speer Gold Dot 124gr for me. I have a 1.0 Shield and in that gun the gold dot grouped just a bit smaller than the HST (Speer-all X ring. HST-6X ring-2 in the 10 ring at 7 yards bench rested).
As mentioned above,each gun is different as is the shooter. What works for one might not work for another. You can’t go wrong with the HST.
Be SAFE and shoot often!
As mentioned above,each gun is different as is the shooter. What works for one might not work for another. You can’t go wrong with the HST.
Be SAFE and shoot often!
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The Speer Gold Dot also comes in a 124g short barrel version.
Not easy to find.But i run the HST 147+p In the shield as carry.They run 980 to 990fps in my gun.I have the HST 124 standard pressure to.Thats easy to get and a hard load to beat.Really any of the 9mm HSTs are fantastic performers in long or short barrels.
photoman
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HST is excellent ammo but my 2.0 Shield wouldn't feed the 124 version. YMMV
Well at least I'm not the only one.
