Is 124-grain 9mm better than 115 grain?
So, the difference between a 115-grain round and a 124-grain round is the weight, sure. However, that’s just the first and biggest difference, not the only difference. When you change the weight of a round, you do more than just make it heavier. You also change how the gun that’s firing it operates.
Which is better 115 grain or 124-grain?
If you take a look at the bullet description, you will know that there is no difference in the bullet’s size. The shot with 115 grains and 124 grains has an equal bullet size and shell shape. There is nothing to do with the gun powder.
Is higher grain better for 9mm?
For self-defense, shoot your specific 9mm handgun with 115 grain and with 147 grain bullets at 25 yards and less to see if you find, like I did, that the heavier 147 grain bullet hits the target higher almost every time.
Is 115 grain 9mm good for self defense?
While this particular cartridge is offered in various configurations, the most common is the 115 gr. full metal jacket (FMJ). This is an excellent round for practice, matches and informal “plinking.” However, it is a terrible choice for self-defense because of its penetration capability.
Is a heavier bullets more accurate?
For long range rifle shooting, the tie between bullet weight and accuracy is less mysterious, but still potentially confusing. Heavier bullets are less susceptible to being blown off course by the wind, but if the bullet is too heavy, it might not have enough velocity to remain stable at the desired distances.
What’s the difference between 115-grain and 124-grain 9mm ammo?
So what’s the difference between 115-grain and 124-grain 9mm ammo? The 124-grain is heavier. But that heaviness affects more than just how it feels when you hold it. It affects the ballistics, the performance, the recoil and the energy.
Is there a big difference between 115 and 124 gauge bullets?
Not the bullet weight. Shoot what’s reliable and what you can reliably handle. The nuances of this bullet vs. that are minor; use what feeds and use what you can use to hit the target. The difference between 115 and 124 gn is very slight.
What’s the difference between a 9mm and a 124gr?
I load a few thousand 9mm handloads a year and always prefer 124 gr over 115. I think the wee bit extra mass helps make the action of the pistol function better. With Glocks this isn’t readily apparent but a tightly fitted steel 9mm shows some difference. 124s also smack steel targets harder and knock bowling pins down a bit better if you compete.
Which bullet is better 124 or 147 grain?
My G19 & G26 perform better with 124 grain. I have tried lighter and heavier bullets but the 124 has tighter groups. The G19 does almost as well with 147 grain but the G26 performs poorly with 147. I have a Taurus PT92AF that likes the heavier 147 better but the 124 has almost as tight of group.