"Modern 9mm Loads" not on "The List"

[PrivateCitizen]

This is really more of an effort of clarification on my part. I know it can seem to be a bit of hand-wringing.

There are loads often discussed but not on "The List". Just trying to help out future searchers. Many of the loads on the list are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.

The following seem to be acceptable alternatives but I'd love some input on these 9mm variations


Hornady TAP CQ 124Gr.
Hornady TAP CQ 147Gr.

Winchester PDX1 124Gr.
Winchester PDX1 147Gr.
Federal Tactical 124Gr NON +P (P9HST1)

If anyone has extended experience with these I appreciate some feedback.

Thanks!

[DocGKR]

Hornady TAP CQ 124Gr. -- No, fails denim testing
Hornady TAP CQ 147Gr. -- No, fails denim testing

Winchester PDX1 124Gr. -- Not yet tested
Winchester PDX1 147Gr. -- Should be the same as (RA9B/Q4364)
Federal Tactical 124Gr NON +P (P9HST1) -- Not yet tested

[mourneblade]

Sorry for straying from 9mm, but what about ...

Speer Gold Dot 185 grain in 45 acp
Speer Gold Dot 185 +p grain in 45 acp
Remington Golden Saber 230 grain in 45 acp

Thanks!

[DocGKR]

Speer Gold Dot 185 grain in 45 acp -- No
Speer Gold Dot 185 +p grain in 45 acp -- No
Remington Golden Saber 230 grain in 45 acp -- No

[Aim Small]

Is there any difference, ballistically speaking, between the Ranger-T 147gr JHP (RA9T), and the Ranger-T SXT 147gr JHP (RA9SXT) rounds??

I know that RA9T is an outstanding performer, but am I safe to go with the RA9SXT as well?

...What I'm guessing is that the SXT use a different bullet. Is this true?

[Aim Small]

Ended up answering my own question.

[Aim Small]

Once again, answered my own question...

[number9xd]

Hornady TAP CQ 124Gr. -- No, fails denim testing
Hornady TAP CQ 147Gr. -- No, fails denim testing

Winchester PDX1 124Gr. -- Not yet tested
Winchester PDX1 147Gr. -- Should be the same as (RA9B/Q4364)
Federal Tactical 124Gr NON +P (P9HST1) -- Not yet tested

Has this been tested yet?

....

[DJK]

Doc - how about Speer Gold Dot 124 gr NON +P JHP #23618?

Thanks

[Nightvisionary]

Doc - how about Speer Gold Dot 124 gr NON +P JHP #23618?

Thanks

I was wondering the same thing. I got my first two boxes of 124 grn Gold Dot bullets a couple of weeks ago. Most of my load data was giving standard pressure velocities.

Luckily I was able to attain 1212 FPS average velocity using Universal Clays powder while staying below the max load. I believe that velocity is almost right on the money compared to the +P factory ammunition.