What loads are you carrying in your 3913/14, 3953/54, 908, etc?

[.455_Hunter]

Thanks Guys!

It looks like folks have luck with a variety of loads.

 

[Matt C.]

3953

Federal 124 gr. EFMJ

 

[D Rock]

I usually find Remington Golden Saber +P or Hornady Critical Defense 115g FTX locally.

These are Hornady thru a layer of denim and about 8" of wet phone books. These were at the very back of the phone books. Not scientific but good enough.

Dave

 

[firescout]

Mod. 908 w/ Novak adjustable rear sight: for practice, I handload 115 gr plated RN bullets at standard velocity. For defensive ammo, I still use the old Federal 115 gr JHP (#9BP) 'Hi-Shok'. I may be looking into one of the newer 124 gr +P JHP loads sometime soon, though.

 

[Real Sniper]

In my 3913 I carry Federal Hydra-Shok 124 gr +P+

 

[rappa29]

115gr. Federal 9BP
115gr. Gold Dot

 

[StatesRightist]

+p 124 gr Winchester Ranger T's

 

[m1976]

Federal 124 grain Hydra-shok standard pressure

 

[Dave_n]

Fed HS 124 grain in 3913, 3914 and 3943. All to POA at 10 yds. Dave_n

 

[pineappleshooter]

+1 on the Critical Defense

I usually find Remington Golden Saber +P or Hornady Critical Defense 115g FTX locally.

These are Hornady thru a layer of denim and about 8" of wet phone books. These were at the very back of the phone books. Not scientific but good enough.

Dave

 

[udchemist]

for target shooting - 115g winchester
for home defense - hornady 115g hollowpoints

 

[StatesRightist]

"Doctor Roberts sums it up nicely as well: "With the exception of the Barnes 115 gr XPB all copper projectile, in general, most 9 mm 115 gr loads have demonstrated greater inconsistency, insufficient penetration, poor intermediate barrier capability, and failure to expand in denim testing than other 9mm bullets. For those individuals wanting to use lighter weight, supersonic 9 mm’s, I think a better alternative than the vast majority of 115 gr loads is to use the slightly heavier 124 to 127 gr bullets or the Barnes 115 gr all copper bullet"

There are some 115 grain recommendations on here. Google Dr. Gary Roberts Defense Ammo and read more...but above is a quote on 115 grain ammo. You decide, what you think, as others have.

 

[18DAI]

I use 147 grain Winchester Ranger in my 3913. She is VERY accurate with that load. I'm very satisfied with the performance of the 147 grain Ranger too. Regards 18DAI

 

[gunny4053]

147 gr. Hornaday TAP, followed by 147 gr. Gold dots. I like what works, and these work for me. Accurate and reliable in my gun, with never a failure to feed or fire.

 

[pdcampy]

In my 39-2 I tried several brands, Hydro shocks, Golden Sabre etc. I finally settled on Winchester PDX1 in 124 grain. They expand great and shoot a ragged one hole group for me at 7 yards. Very accurate load. I practice with the Winchester 115 grain FMJ but they are now where near as accurate.