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daveIT · 06-11-2008, 01:08 PM

I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to guns. I recently ordered an XD-9 SC and I was wondering if there is any ammo I should stay away from due to the shorter barrel? I read some stuff about expansion, velocity, etc but it kind of confused me.

monkeystomach · 06-11-2008, 04:40 PM

NO winchester white box... not because of the short barrel, but because it is crap ammo

**mhillsing23** · 06-11-2008, 04:47 PM

There are a TON of good ammo choices for the XD-9 SC. Are you looking for a practice/target round, or something for self defense? For practice I recommend WWB or CCI Blazer Brass. For self defense I use Speer Gold Dots 124g +P GDHP.

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Originally Posted by monkeystomach

NO winchester white box... not because of the short barrel, but because it is crap ammo

Seriously?! WWB is a standard practice round for TONS of shooters. It is a bit dirty, but it is consistent and accurate enough for practice with XDs, including my two XD-9s. I would shoot WWB FMJ for self defense obviously, but for the range it is great.

Broadside · 06-11-2008, 04:53 PM

My XD 9 Sub has shot everything I have feed it. For target / practice ammo I would buy what ever is cheapest in your area and don't worry about expansion, velocity & penetration for practice or target shooting. I typically shoot Winchester Whitebox purchased at Wal-Mart or Mag-Tec at the local gun store. I've never had a problem with either brands.

For carrying and personal protection you should be concerned about expansion, velocity and penetration. I use two types of ammo for personal protection Speer Gold Dots in 124 gr and Federal HST 124 +P and 147 gr.

Several good threads on self defense and personal protection in the ammo section on the forum.

Shock & Awe · 06-11-2008, 04:55 PM

I use magtech 115gr FMJ or UMC 115gr FMC for practice and have never had an issue. I use Magtech First Defense SCHP for SD. I know it's a lighter round but with a short 3" barrel the extra fps ensures that it will expand and penatrate which heavier bullets have a problem doing out of a short barrel because they are to slow.

shyi3t · 06-11-2008, 04:58 PM

I use 115gr. WWB and some reloads from collin's cartridge company . the only ones i have had problems with was wolf brand.

Joeywhat · 06-11-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeystomach

NO winchester white box... not because of the short barrel, but because it is crap ammo

It's all I use for range ammo...

I'd say stay away from any steel cased ammo (namely Wolf) unless you're getting a really good deal on it. CCI Blazer is also good (and cheap), but you can't reload it if you're into that.

daveIT · 06-11-2008, 06:41 PM

Great info. Based on a lot of other posts I've read I do plan to go with Speer Gold Dot for a self-defense load (if I can find it up here in AK).

ForTehNguyen · 06-11-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeystomach

NO winchester white box... not because of the short barrel, but because it is crap ammo

over 1000+ rounds in my pistols, no problems

next

daveIT · 06-11-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeystomach

NO winchester white box... not because of the short barrel, but because it is crap ammo

FTF or what?

As for reloading, I don't do it now but I might in the future. I guess I should just save all the brass in case I do.

06-11-2008, 01:08 PM	#1
daveIT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 292	XD-9 Sub-Compact Any ammo to stay away from? I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to guns. I recently ordered an XD-9 SC and I was wondering if there is any ammo I should stay away from due to the shorter barrel? I read some stuff about expansion, velocity, etc but it kind of confused me. __________________ SAXD9SCNSWTFLOL

06-11-2008, 04:53 PM	#4
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,913	My XD 9 Sub has shot everything I have feed it. For target / practice ammo I would buy what ever is cheapest in your area and don't worry about expansion, velocity & penetration for practice or target shooting. I typically shoot Winchester Whitebox purchased at Wal-Mart or Mag-Tec at the local gun store. I've never had a problem with either brands. For carrying and personal protection you should be concerned about expansion, velocity and penetration. I use two types of ammo for personal protection Speer Gold Dots in 124 gr and Federal HST 124 +P and 147 gr. Several good threads on self defense and personal protection in the ammo section on the forum. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

06-11-2008, 04:58 PM	#6
shyi3t XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 2,148	I use 115gr. WWB and some reloads from collin's cartridge company . the only ones i have had problems with was wolf brand. __________________ SA-XD sub-compact 9mm SA-XD service 9mm "Guns in the right hands prevent death." Survival means continuing to live no matter what. Running away is not cowardly — it is prudent. It may go against the grain of the macho types out there, but protection of your family IS YOUR ONLY DUTY.

06-11-2008, 06:41 PM	#8
daveIT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 292	Thanks Great info. Based on a lot of other posts I've read I do plan to go with Speer Gold Dot for a self-defense load (if I can find it up here in AK). __________________ SAXD9SCNSWTFLOL

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06-11-2008, 04:40 PM	#2
monkeystomach XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 40	NO winchester white box... not because of the short barrel, but because it is crap ammo

06-11-2008, 04:55 PM	#5
Shock & Awe XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 39	I use magtech 115gr FMJ or UMC 115gr FMC for practice and have never had an issue. I use Magtech First Defense SCHP for SD. I know it's a lighter round but with a short 3" barrel the extra fps ensures that it will expand and penatrate which heavier bullets have a problem doing out of a short barrel because they are to slow.