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**Old School** · 06-14-2004, 07:25 AM

I have been shooting WWB value packs for IDPA, for two years. They have done me well, never had a problem, however I am looking for a more accurate & powerful round, if it exists.

I have learned through trial and error (mostly error) that 115g is not enough, especially on the heavier steel pepper-poppers.

What 9mm rounds have you shot in competition, and do you feel one is more accurate than others?

Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

cnemikeman · 06-14-2004, 07:40 AM

I shoot CCI Blazer......the aluminum and brass. I've had no problems with either, but I agree, on steel......... 9mm is 'iffy'........

MiKeMaN

**Old School** · 06-14-2004, 07:48 AM

Mike,

Do you shoot the CCI 115g or 124g? Also, have you tried CCI Speer Gold Dot Ammo?

Thanks,
Scott

skygun9 · 06-14-2004, 08:23 AM

I shoot PMC 115gr FMJ's, it's cheap, $109.00 case of 1000, has brass cases and is pretty dependable. I've only had 9 FTF's in 6000 rnds, something I'd like the self loaders to match.
If you go to RobLeatham.com you'll find he uses it also for a few of his pistols in competition as well as others types. It's all listed in the types of guns he uses section, so stop by and check it out, you may find something you'll want to use

Good Shootin'

**Old School** · 06-14-2004, 08:35 AM

Skygun9,

This is great, and helpful, information.

Regards,
Scott

**Old School** · 06-14-2004, 08:52 AM

I contacted PMC to see what they would recommend. I will share the information, once I get a response.

Skygun9, where do you buy your ammo?

**Old School** · 06-16-2004, 07:48 PM

2.5 days later and still no reply from PMC. Nothing drives me crazier than a company you need to beg to take your money.

I bought some 9mm 124g at Wally World. I will give it a run against steel over the weekend. If the poppers and plates drop, I am good to go!

God Bless!

MoJo · 06-17-2004, 05:54 PM

the secret to dropping poppers and plates with a 9mm is to hit them high and use 124 gr ammo the extra 9 gr increases the momentum that actually pushes the plates over. Also, if the plate has been hit and isn't going down hit it again (double tap) lots of times that will do the trick.

Remember, hit 'em hard and hit 'em often!

RiverBend · 07-26-2004, 03:02 PM

Wolf works pretty good for the $.
I know, I Know, its Russian **** but if it goes bang every time and hits where I aim, thats all I need. Maybe a new extractor every 10,000 rounds due to the steel but look at what I saved getting there. Use it in IPSC 3 gun matches in calibers 9mm, 45acp, 40 S & W, .223 & 7.62 X 39, never had a problem and have fired over 10,00 various calibers. If it ain't broke why spend $$$ to fix it??

dyferant · 07-26-2004, 03:12 PM

I saw a lot of people at the american handgunner shoot big steel targets two or tree times to get them down and out of the way faster. I also know a lot of people who shoot 147 cmj to knock down the steel a little easier. Try this link

https://secure.mooseweb.com/montanag.../pricelist.tpl

06-14-2004, 07:25 AM	#1
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	Your competiton ammunition of choice I have been shooting WWB value packs for IDPA, for two years. They have done me well, never had a problem, however I am looking for a more accurate & powerful round, if it exists. I have learned through trial and error (mostly error) that 115g is not enough, especially on the heavier steel pepper-poppers. What 9mm rounds have you shot in competition, and do you feel one is more accurate than others? Thanks for sharing your wisdom. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

06-14-2004, 07:40 AM	#2
cnemikeman XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 6	I shoot CCI Blazer......the aluminum and brass. I've had no problems with either, but I agree, on steel......... 9mm is 'iffy'........ MiKeMaN __________________ Texas..........it\'s like a whole other country!!

06-14-2004, 07:48 AM	#3
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	Mike, Do you shoot the CCI 115g or 124g? Also, have you tried CCI Speer Gold Dot Ammo? Thanks, Scott __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

06-14-2004, 08:23 AM	#4
skygun9 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 295	I shoot PMC 115gr FMJ's, it's cheap, $109.00 case of 1000, has brass cases and is pretty dependable. I've only had 9 FTF's in 6000 rnds, something I'd like the self loaders to match. If you go to RobLeatham.com you'll find he uses it also for a few of his pistols in competition as well as others types. It's all listed in the types of guns he uses section, so stop by and check it out, you may find something you'll want to use Good Shootin' __________________ Kahr PM9 Black Stainless w/Trijicon\'s (BUG) Kimber Covert Stainless (everyday carry) Kimber Pro CDP II (second carry gun) Les Baer Thunder Ranch (match gun) Springfield XD-45acp Service (new fun gun)

06-14-2004, 08:35 AM	#5
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	Skygun9, This is great, and helpful, information. Regards, Scott __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

06-14-2004, 08:52 AM	#6
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	I contacted PMC to see what they would recommend. I will share the information, once I get a response. Skygun9, where do you buy your ammo? __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

06-16-2004, 07:48 PM	#7
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	2.5 days later and still no reply from PMC. Nothing drives me crazier than a company you need to beg to take your money. I bought some 9mm 124g at Wally World. I will give it a run against steel over the weekend. If the poppers and plates drop, I am good to go! God Bless! __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

06-17-2004, 05:54 PM	#8
MoJo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Beaumont, Texas, USA Posts: 314	the secret to dropping poppers and plates with a 9mm is to hit them high and use 124 gr ammo the extra 9 gr increases the momentum that actually pushes the plates over. Also, if the plate has been hit and isn't going down hit it again (double tap) lots of times that will do the trick. Remember, hit 'em hard and hit 'em often! __________________ \"In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having weapons or knowledge of their use.\" -Achille Marozzo, 1536 The only gunfight you can truly win is the one you avoid. -Anon.

07-26-2004, 03:02 PM	#9
RiverBend XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Forsyth County, Ga Posts: 2	Wolf works pretty good for the $. I know, I Know, its Russian **** but if it goes bang every time and hits where I aim, thats all I need. Maybe a new extractor every 10,000 rounds due to the steel but look at what I saved getting there. Use it in IPSC 3 gun matches in calibers 9mm, 45acp, 40 S & W, .223 & 7.62 X 39, never had a problem and have fired over 10,00 various calibers. If it ain't broke why spend $$$ to fix it?? __________________ Remember, \"you can\'t miss fast enough to win\"

07-26-2004, 03:12 PM	#10
dyferant XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Las Vegas Baby Posts: 311	I saw a lot of people at the american handgunner shoot big steel targets two or tree times to get them down and out of the way faster. I also know a lot of people who shoot 147 cmj to knock down the steel a little easier. Try this link https://secure.mooseweb.com/montanag.../pricelist.tpl __________________ In this world there are 10 types of people, those that understand binary and those that don't.

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