147 grain 9mm tell me about it... - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Prometheus · 10-22-2006, 04:59 PM

I bought a case of Fiocchi 9mm this weekend and the shop employye who grabbed it to bring it out to the car picked up (what appeared to be) the only case of 147 grain FMJ on the 115 grain pallet.

I realized this when i brough it into the house.. so.

Other than the 147 grain being slightly slower than the 115, what can I expect out of it? SHould I be shooting it in something with a longer barrel than a sidearm, like an uzi?

Steel1212 · 10-22-2006, 05:49 PM

I shoot 147 grain reloads. I like them ok, you'll be fine shooting them out of a 5" gun.

**Majk** · 10-22-2006, 06:59 PM

I shoot them and love them. I use the 147 gr. rangers and their awesome.

deapee · 10-22-2006, 07:12 PM

I put 40 147 grain JHP gold dot's through my 9 service and didn't notice anything in particular. They seemed to shoot just like the FMJ winchester's that I buy at the range.

The Knight Of Light · 10-22-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Steel1212

I shoot 147 grain reloads. I like them ok, you'll be fine shooting them out of a 5" gun.

+1 on the 5in gun with 147gr bullets. They are all I use for competition now. They really take down the steel and much more accurate than any other bullets I have used. I have even tried the Federal Gold Medal 124 match ammo and plain American Eagle 147 grain out did it.

Nerves · 10-22-2006, 07:34 PM

what are you guys noticing on the recoil? I feel just a little less out of AE 147 gr....I could be me....

The Knight Of Light · 10-22-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerves

what are you guys noticing on the recoil? I feel just a little less out of AE 147 gr....I could be me....

AE with a 16lb spring is very nice. I think it may be a bit much on the slide cycle speed, so I am going to order some 17lb variable springs and see how they work out.

BBunin · 10-22-2006, 10:30 PM

I've shot about 800 of the Fiocchi 147's without any trouble at all.

The Knight Of Light · 10-22-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BBunin

I've shot about 800 of the Fiocchi 147's without any trouble at all.

They don't have any of this ammo locally so I was wondering how accurate these were as far as accuracy and power goes. Do these have more recoil than the WWB 147s? The WWB 147 seems to have the most recoil of any 147 target load I have tried.

Nerves · 10-22-2006, 11:07 PM

Again, it might be me, but I think WWB is a little "snapier" even in 115 gr as compared to most factory 115...I gotta get the chrono....

10-22-2006, 04:59 PM	#1
Prometheus XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,093	147 grain 9mm tell me about it... I bought a case of Fiocchi 9mm this weekend and the shop employye who grabbed it to bring it out to the car picked up (what appeared to be) the only case of 147 grain FMJ on the 115 grain pallet. I realized this when i brough it into the house.. so. Other than the 147 grain being slightly slower than the 115, what can I expect out of it? SHould I be shooting it in something with a longer barrel than a sidearm, like an uzi?

10-22-2006, 05:49 PM	#2
Steel1212 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 566	I shoot 147 grain reloads. I like them ok, you'll be fine shooting them out of a 5" gun. __________________ Corey Estill USPSA: A57351 IDPA: A26629 "Master or bust!!"

10-22-2006, 06:59 PM	#3
Majk XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,637	I shoot them and love them. I use the 147 gr. rangers and their awesome. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- majkthreads Psalm 28:7 "The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped."

10-22-2006, 07:12 PM	#4
deapee XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 373	I put 40 147 grain JHP gold dot's through my 9 service and didn't notice anything in particular. They seemed to shoot just like the FMJ winchester's that I buy at the range. __________________ XD9 service XD9 sub-compact

10-22-2006, 07:34 PM	#6
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	what are you guys noticing on the recoil? I feel just a little less out of AE 147 gr....I could be me.... __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

10-22-2006, 10:30 PM	#8
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	I've shot about 800 of the Fiocchi 147's without any trouble at all. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

10-22-2006, 11:07 PM	#10
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	Again, it might be me, but I think WWB is a little "snapier" even in 115 gr as compared to most factory 115...I gotta get the chrono.... __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

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