+P 9mm Ammo in newer gen SW pistols ?

[preventec47]

I wondered if there were any particular SW models that were
known to be weak and have a history of problems with the more
powerful ammo. In particular I have owned a 469 for 30 years
and shoot normal bulk ammo when plinking and at the range
but I conceal carry +P LE ammo in it and I have only shot probably
18 or 20 rounds of the hot stuff just in testing as I would do
a rapid fire of 6 or 7 rounds just to make sure there are no feed
problems etc.

 

[ShelbyV8]

At the time of the 469 the most common ammo was 9mm NATO, it is as hot or hotter than todays +p.

 

[preventec47]

That is very interesting. NATO has not gone anywhere so why dont
I ever see NATO 9mm ammo available anywhere ? Maybe someone
knows of some sources. I'd like to try some out. I assume that is what
our military shoots in the M9 Berettas ?

 

[Steve912]

It's not made by NATO; it's made to a fairly broad specification,
promulgated by NATO. The US interpretation of this particular
NATO stanag is 124 gr at about 1240 f/s.

If you're looking for guaranteed overpenetration, it's the load for you.

Winchester claims they're selling M882. Cabelas, Academy, Midway...box looky like dis:

Why the Winchester 9mm NATO Bulk Ammo May be Bad for Your Pistol - AllOutdoor.com