Opinions on Federal 9ms Load?

[okie john]

Just scored 3 boxes in a trade. Workable carry load or range ammo?

thanks,


Okie John

[Entropy]

Old school 147gr load. You can still buy them for about $18 for a box of 50rds. Not as good as the more modern HST and Tactical Bonded Federal loadings. Personally I would use it as training ammo and get something off this list to use as self defense:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19887

[okie john]

Got it.

It's accurate and doesn't kick hard, so I'll shoot it up hunting rabbits.


Okie John

[tpd223]

Got it.

It's accurate and doesn't kick hard, so I'll shoot it up hunting rabbits.


Okie John

I often carry my Glock 9mms when out and about, and I do the same thing basically.

These loads are accurate, and work well on small game and varmints. I often use the WWB 147gr JHP, sometimes the 115gr, from China-mart for this mission.

Works better than ball, still works OK if I have to use it for defense, cheaper than shooting up my normal carry ammo.

[Jake'sDad]

It was my old department's issue load for more than 10 years, with many OIS's.

Worked great. There's better loads available now, but I wouldn't be afraid to use it for self defense.