Federal LE9T5

[Gene K]

How does every one feel about the Federal LE9T5 9mm +P 135 Grain Tactical Bonded JHP?

I picked up a couple hundred rounds at a decent price and wondered how it was regarded. I know its on Dr. Roberts recommended list.

Average Test Performance (Dr. Roberts)
Bare: 1070 fps / Penetration 16.0" / Expansion 0.58"
4-Layer Denim: 1067 fps / Penetration 16.3" / Expansion 0.55"

The published specs are 1060 fps but I believe thats minimum average for a lot to pass QC at the factory as is common for LE Ammo.

 

[sheriffoconee]

Is it reliable?? Accurate???
If so, you are good to go. If not, back to the drawing board.

 

[Gene K]

Is it reliable?? Accurate???
If so, you are good to go. If not, back to the drawing board.

Im trying to decide if its worth doing the reliability testing or trade fodder.

 

[sheriffoconee]

reliability is job one for ammo in a self loading pistol.
I don't carry that ammo in my 9mm's, but the ammo I do carry has so far been 100% reliable...
I doubt there are enough real life shootings with it to make a decision other than these type of tests.....therefore, if you like it, a reliability evaluation is in order.

 

[SWAT Lt.]

I have fired some and like it. It seems to expand well and penetrate sufficiently. 100% reliable in my guns.

 

[revolvergeek]

It looks like promising stuff but has been pretty hard to find in decent quantity and price to really test it out much.