I ordered some 124 gr Blazer for $12.99. By ordering over $99.00 I got shipping for $5.00. I want to try this heavier ammo in my 39-2 and see if it likes it.
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With all of the 9mm pistols I have owned, I found that 115 grain FMJ tends to be the least accurate. 115 grain JHP, due to their longer bearing surface, as well as 124 and 147 grain JHP and FMJ tended to be more accurate.
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I am not as concerned with accuracy as much as function.
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I have always preferred bullet weights that were used when developing the cartridge with some exceptions.
For example:
I like 158/160gr lead bullets for the 38/357.
I like 250/255gr bullets for the 45 Colt. (I think that weight was the original.45 Colt bullet weight)
I think the 112/115gr bullet was the original 9mm bullet weight but I always preferred a 124/125gr bullet in that cartridge.
Of course I would be wrong on the bullet weights but I hope not.
For example:
I like 158/160gr lead bullets for the 38/357.
I like 250/255gr bullets for the 45 Colt. (I think that weight was the original.45 Colt bullet weight)
I think the 112/115gr bullet was the original 9mm bullet weight but I always preferred a 124/125gr bullet in that cartridge.
Of course I would be wrong on the bullet weights but I hope not.
Fishinfool
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I like the 124 in 9mm. Most of my 9's seem to slightly prefer it, especially accuracy wise in a couple carbines I have.
Larry
I like the 124 in 9mm. Most of my 9's seem to slightly prefer it, especially accuracy wise in a couple carbines I have.
Larry
Green Frog
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My 39-2 and 639-based FrankenSmith both seem to thrive on 124 grain RN and RNHPs, both factory and reloads. I can't help but believe your 39-2 will do well with them too. Please report back after your range test with your results and observations.
Regards,
Froggie
Regards,
Froggie
The original 9 mm Luger was a 124 grain and roughly equivalent to NATO spec, as the recoil had to "break the knuckle" in the P08. Dave_n
I have always preferred bullet weights that were used when developing the cartridge with some exceptions.
For example:
I like 158/160gr lead bullets for the 38/357.
I like 250/255gr bullets for the 45 Colt. (I think that weight was the original.45 Colt bullet weight)
I think the 112/115gr bullet was the original 9mm bullet weight but I always preferred a 124/125gr bullet in that cartridge.
Of course I would be wrong on the bullet weights but I hope not.
In 1915-16 the German DMC ammo had a FMJ truncated and JRN, 124 gr, bullet.
However they did have a German made DMC, 124 gr FMJ round
dated in February 5th, 1910, on record in a "Red" box.
The lighter 115 gr bullet came out later to save lead and be used in target work and in the field.
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