FifthWheel
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I like Freedom Munitions FMJ for range. My Kimber shoots best groups w 124gr. I prefer brass case for range, various brands. FM often offers free shipping usually around ANY holiday.
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Not to overthink this ammo issue. If the range where I sometimes rent a handgun sells me ammo that works then I go with it and buy more online. If I buy some real cheap stuff or have some questionable 10+ year-old ammo then I might save it for a rental to sort of test out the semi-auto I'm thinking about buying.
My M&Ps and G17 have functioned well with any brass cased ammo I've bought on sale. No difference between the 115 and 124 grain ammo. Recommend using some decent priced reliable ammo with any new semi-auto for the first 100 rounds or so just to be sure it's functioning properly.
My M&Ps and G17 have functioned well with any brass cased ammo I've bought on sale. No difference between the 115 and 124 grain ammo. Recommend using some decent priced reliable ammo with any new semi-auto for the first 100 rounds or so just to be sure it's functioning properly.
ab4ka
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When it comes to practice ammo, I just get whatever is available wherever I happen to be. The only 9mm pistol I've ever had that cared about ammo was a Walther P-38...it was quite picky.
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Thanks again EVERYONE for all the feedback. I already bought and shot the Blazer Brass, have some PMC Bronze showing up, and think i'll order another 2 or 3 brands just for fun. Palmetto has decent pricing all around so that's my go-to spot for now that ships to CT.
Ranger17
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I've only used 115 fmj for range ammo in my MP's (compact, full size, and PC Shield), several thousand rounds fired with zero issues. The high % of the ammo ran is about split between Blazer Brass and Remington UMC, occasionally with some Herters (Cabelas) mixed in when i see it cheap.
I shoot at an indoor range, which goes up to 10 yds and dont see any diff between the rounds as far as accuracy goes; they hit where I aim (well close enough, considering my skills and eyesight lol).
I will say I've been leaning more to the Remington lately, for one they've had some nice rebates in the past few months, plus the Blazer Brass line isn't to be used in a ported barrel. So when I see a sale and am gonna stock up, more than likely it now will be the Rem ammo just so i can keep my stock usable for any 9 i grab from the safe to play with.
I shoot at an indoor range, which goes up to 10 yds and dont see any diff between the rounds as far as accuracy goes; they hit where I aim (well close enough, considering my skills and eyesight lol).
I will say I've been leaning more to the Remington lately, for one they've had some nice rebates in the past few months, plus the Blazer Brass line isn't to be used in a ported barrel. So when I see a sale and am gonna stock up, more than likely it now will be the Rem ammo just so i can keep my stock usable for any 9 i grab from the safe to play with.
Arik
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Check Target Sports USA. They are in Southington CT and do free shipping on cases
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You don't say but if carrying is in your future, once you have the fundamentals down, spend much more time selecting your carry ammo-there's where research and experimenting will pay off. For those purposes it has to run all day long. Feed, fire, eject, repeat.
Then find some practice offerings that are close to your carry ammo without breaking the banks and practice. You will likely find the heavier bullets group better out of the short barrel.
Good luck.
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Then find some practice offerings that are close to your carry ammo without breaking the banks and practice. You will likely find the heavier bullets group better out of the short barrel.
Good luck.
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