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romans3.22 · 05-06-2008, 11:25 AM

I've read that certain ammo is better for the sub compacts. True? If so what do you guys carry or recommend? Specifically in 9mm.

tomfoolery · 05-06-2008, 11:31 AM

Lighter weight ammo....that allows it to get faster velocity to ensure proper expansion (hollow points anyway).

for example...in a compact 1911 use 185gr. HP instead of 230gr.

in the 9mm you usually carry what? 115gr. HP would be fine, as opposed to a heavier bullet. the 9mm goes so fast anyway i dont think its an issue.

**1lowlife** · 05-06-2008, 11:42 AM

This is what I carry in my XD9sc and my S&W 642 (38sp snubby).
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel, +P in both......
Speer Ammo - Personal Protection
Speer Ammo - Short Barrel
Detail Page for Part # 23720
Detail Page for Part # 23617

romans3.22 · 05-06-2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomfoolery

in the 9mm you usually carry what?

I haven't recieved my 9mm sc yet just trying to figure out what the best SD ammo would be.

fredj338 · 05-06-2008, 12:23 PM

The sub compacts are one reason to move to a +p loading, so you get back the 75fps or so you lose in the shorter bbl. You can also drop to a light er bullet wt. if recoil is an issue, but a 124gr+p like the Speer GD or Rem GS would be my choice.

hotpig · 05-06-2008, 01:27 PM

With modern premium jhp ammo the old you need light weigh or +P for short barrel guns is out the window.

Try a few rounds from 115 to 147 and see what works for you. You may even try some +P for the fun of it.

clfarr72 · 05-06-2008, 04:14 PM

You might want to check out the DPX line from Corbon. There's a good article on loads for mini 9's by Chuck Taylor in the June issue of Combat Handguns.

CORBON << DPX >>

jeepinbanditrider · 05-06-2008, 04:20 PM

Speer makes Short Barreled HPs that are designed to expand well out of the SC barrels. They gave the hollow point a larger opening to promote expansion at lower velocities.

Myself I carry Speer Gold Dot 124grn +p HPs. Not the short barrel versions though and I carry them in a XD9SC.

Here's a pic of a round I recently fired into water jugs.

9mm on the left 200 grn +p .45 Fed. EFMJ on the right. 124grn +p which came right out of my carry mag.

This is how many water jugs it traveled though left to right stopping in the last bottle.

clfarr72 · 05-06-2008, 06:54 PM

Here is a good review of the Corbon DPX 115gr 9mm +p.

Corbon 9mm 115

**mhillsing23** · 05-07-2008, 05:51 AM

Another vote for Speer Gold Dots in a +P variety. They perform very well out of my XD9SC.

05-06-2008, 11:25 AM	#1
romans3.22 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 88	3" barrell ammo I've read that certain ammo is better for the sub compacts. True? If so what do you guys carry or recommend? Specifically in 9mm. __________________ Romans3:22 "We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are."

05-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,256	Lighter weight ammo....that allows it to get faster velocity to ensure proper expansion (hollow points anyway). for example...in a compact 1911 use 185gr. HP instead of 230gr. in the 9mm you usually carry what? 115gr. HP would be fine, as opposed to a heavier bullet. the 9mm goes so fast anyway i dont think its an issue. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

05-06-2008, 11:42 AM	#3
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,136	This is what I carry in my XD9sc and my S&W 642 (38sp snubby). Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel, +P in both...... Speer Ammo - Personal Protection Speer Ammo - Short Barrel Detail Page for Part # 23720 Detail Page for Part # 23617 __________________ Learn it. Know it. Live it.

05-06-2008, 12:23 PM	#5
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,075	The sub compacts are one reason to move to a +p loading, so you get back the 75fps or so you lose in the shorter bbl. You can also drop to a light er bullet wt. if recoil is an issue, but a 124gr+p like the Speer GD or Rem GS would be my choice. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

05-06-2008, 04:14 PM	#7
clfarr72 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 23	You might want to check out the DPX line from Corbon. There's a good article on loads for mini 9's by Chuck Taylor in the June issue of Combat Handguns. CORBON << DPX >> __________________ Remember...I'm pullin' for ya, ...We're all in this together.

05-06-2008, 01:27 PM	#6
hotpig XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SW Illinois Posts: 242	With modern premium jhp ammo the old you need light weigh or +P for short barrel guns is out the window. Try a few rounds from 115 to 147 and see what works for you. You may even try some +P for the fun of it.

05-06-2008, 04:20 PM	#8
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,389	Speer makes Short Barreled HPs that are designed to expand well out of the SC barrels. They gave the hollow point a larger opening to promote expansion at lower velocities. Myself I carry Speer Gold Dot 124grn +p HPs. Not the short barrel versions though and I carry them in a XD9SC. Here's a pic of a round I recently fired into water jugs. 9mm on the left 200 grn +p .45 Fed. EFMJ on the right. 124grn +p which came right out of my carry mag. This is how many water jugs it traveled though left to right stopping in the last bottle. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

05-06-2008, 06:54 PM	#9
clfarr72 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 23	Here is a good review of the Corbon DPX 115gr 9mm +p. Corbon 9mm 115 __________________ Remember...I'm pullin' for ya, ...We're all in this together.

05-07-2008, 05:51 AM	#10
mhillsing23 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,724	Another vote for Speer Gold Dots in a +P variety. They perform very well out of my XD9SC. __________________ Veritas vos liberabit...

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