Best Ammo for PCC

[Ricktyler]

Just bought a PCC and was curious on what ammo is best.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

My KP9 runs standard pressure 115 grain without any issue. I shoot steel case through it pretty much exclusively

 

[Route 45]

Best ammo for what?

 

[Ricktyler]

Pistol Caliber Carbines (9mm)

 

[Route 45]

Pistol Caliber Carbines (9mm)

Yeah, I know what a PCC is.

Best ammo for what?

 

[Ricktyler]

Gotcha, my bad, it’s a Freedom Ordinance FX-9

 

[IUKalash429]

I'm a big fan of Federal Syntech 150 grain ammo. It has functioned flawlessly in a number of guns, shoots soft, does great with suppressors, and works well on steel targets.

Is it best? Unsure, although that term is highly subjective and dependent on a ton of factors. But it's a great general purpose round for my guns.

 

[Bigtanker]

Gotcha, my bad, it’s a Freedom Ordinance FX-9

What exactly will you be using it for? Range fun, competition, home defense???? This will help decide what ammo works best.

 

[Route 45]

Gotcha, my bad, it’s a Freedom Ordinance FX-9

No, I meant best ammo for what purpose? Plinking? Self-defense? Target shooting? Storage for SHTF and possible game harvesting?

Those FX-9s are nice. I used to have the 16" model.

 

[Ricktyler]

Target shooting & when SHTF. I have the 8” one. Was looking for a 16” but decided to settle for what I could get.

 

[Bigtanker]

For target shooting, whatever's cheapest and works in your carbine.

For a SHTF scenario, any of the good SD loads, HST, Gold Dot, Critical Duty etc would be preferred. But if it's a real SHTF, anything will do. More important would be that you know where the gun will hit at a given distance with the given load.

 

[Route 45]

I like this stuff for target, plinking and general SHTF. Should be pretty warm out of an 8" barrel. If I'm going to run FMJ ammo for serious purposes, I like flat nose better than round nose.

Active Duty Handgun Ammo | Winchester Ammunition

Active Duty handgun ammo was selected to serve the U.S. Warfighter, delivering the accuracy and reliability required by the MHS.

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If you are going to run 9mm defensive hollowpoint ammo out of an 8" barrel, I'd stay away from lighter weight offerings and go with something 135 or 147 grain. A lighter weight hollowpoint may open up a bit too much when driven above typical pistol barrel velocities, thus reducing penetration. Hornady Critical Duty 135 grain (not Critical Defense, which is for shorter barrels) or 147 grain XTP should give good performance from an 8" barrel. Not sure about Federal HST at increased velocity, but it is otherwise an outstanding defensive round.

If you're budget minded, I've had good luck with Freedom Munitions ammo.

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9mm for sale! We make new and remanufactured bulk 9mm ammo at the best price per round. Shop Freedom, USA Made ammo

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Best place to shop several vendors online for 9mm ammo:

9mm Luger Ammo

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I have NOT had good luck with Ammo Inc stuff, so if you decide to go with them, I'd order a small quantity first to test it.

 

[Ricktyler]

I like this stuff for target, plinking and general SHTF. Should be pretty warm out of an 8" barrel. If I'm going to run FMJ ammo for serious purposes, I like flat nose better than round nose.

Active Duty Handgun Ammo | Winchester Ammunition

Active Duty handgun ammo was selected to serve the U.S. Warfighter, delivering the accuracy and reliability required by the MHS.

winchester.com

If you are going to run 9mm defensive hollowpoint ammo out of an 8" barrel, I'd stay away from lighter weight offerings and go with something 135 or 147 grain. A lighter weight hollowpoint may open up a bit too much when driven above typical pistol barrel velocities, thus reducing penetration. Hornady Critical Duty 135 grain (not Critical Defense, which is for shorter barrels) or 147 grain XTP should give good performance from an 8" barrel. Not sure about Federal HST at increased velocity, but it is otherwise an outstanding defensive round.

If you're budget minded, I've had good luck with Freedom Munitions ammo.

9mm Ammo - Bulk 9mm Ammo for Cheap | Freedom Munitions | Freedom Munitions

9mm for sale! We make new and remanufactured bulk 9mm ammo at the best price per round. Shop Freedom, USA Made ammo

www.freedommunitions.com

Best place to shop several vendors online for 9mm ammo:

9mm Luger Ammo

In-stock best prices for 9mm Luger Ammo | Cheap 9mm Luger Ammunition - AmmoSeek.com

ammoseek.com

I have NOT had good luck with Ammo Inc stuff, so if you decide to go with them, I'd order a small quantity first to test it.

Appreciate it! I’ll definitely take a look into it!

 

[Amishman44]

I like this stuff for target, plinking and general SHTF. Should be pretty warm out of an 8" barrel. If I'm going to run FMJ ammo for serious purposes, I like flat nose better than round nose.

Active Duty Handgun Ammo | Winchester Ammunition

Active Duty handgun ammo was selected to serve the U.S. Warfighter, delivering the accuracy and reliability required by the MHS.

winchester.com

If you are going to run 9mm defensive hollowpoint ammo out of an 8" barrel, I'd stay away from lighter weight offerings and go with something 135 or 147 grain. A lighter weight hollowpoint may open up a bit too much when driven above typical pistol barrel velocities, thus reducing penetration. Hornady Critical Duty 135 grain (not Critical Defense, which is for shorter barrels) or 147 grain XTP should give good performance from an 8" barrel. Not sure about Federal HST at increased velocity, but it is otherwise an outstanding defensive round.

I've heard of the new Winchester ammo and I definitely want to give it a try!
My Aero Precision EPC-9 with a Ballistics Advantage 10.5" barrel runs heavier 147 grain stuff very well!

 

[DadSmith]

I like this stuff for target, plinking and general SHTF. Should be pretty warm out of an 8" barrel. If I'm going to run FMJ ammo for serious purposes, I like flat nose better than round nose.

Active Duty Handgun Ammo | Winchester Ammunition

Active Duty handgun ammo was selected to serve the U.S. Warfighter, delivering the accuracy and reliability required by the MHS.

winchester.com

If you are going to run 9mm defensive hollowpoint ammo out of an 8" barrel, I'd stay away from lighter weight offerings and go with something 135 or 147 grain. A lighter weight hollowpoint may open up a bit too much when driven above typical pistol barrel velocities, thus reducing penetration. Hornady Critical Duty 135 grain (not Critical Defense, which is for shorter barrels) or 147 grain XTP should give good performance from an 8" barrel. Not sure about Federal HST at increased velocity, but it is otherwise an outstanding defensive round.

If you're budget minded, I've had good luck with Freedom Munitions ammo.

9mm Ammo - Bulk 9mm Ammo for Cheap | Freedom Munitions | Freedom Munitions

9mm for sale! We make new and remanufactured bulk 9mm ammo at the best price per round. Shop Freedom, USA Made ammo

www.freedommunitions.com

Best place to shop several vendors online for 9mm ammo:

9mm Luger Ammo

In-stock best prices for 9mm Luger Ammo | Cheap 9mm Luger Ammunition - AmmoSeek.com

ammoseek.com

I have NOT had good luck with Ammo Inc stuff, so if you decide to go with them, I'd order a small quantity first to test it.

That Active Duty ammo is on my list to try. Will pull the bullet and see how many grain the powder is, and hopefully know what powder it is for reloading purposes.

Hornady XTP they will work good for taking game. They need that extra velocity for proper expansion and they give good penetration and accuracy. 124gr +P should work great in a PCC.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/hornady-9mm-p-124gr-xtp-american-gunner-ammuntion-25rds-90224.html

I'm also impressed with Sig VCROWN ammunition. Bullets are made by Sierra.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/sig-sauer-elite-performance-9mm-124gr-v-crown-jhp-50-rounds-ammunition-e9mma2-50.html

Also might try a variety of 147gr ammunition. It will give the best penetration be it FMJ, Hard Cast, or HP.

Find what your PCC likes and stock up on it.

 

[derrickgoins]

I've had good luck with Supervel 115gr or Blazer 115 in my Wilson PCC.

On a PTR 9kt (MP5k clone), I put ~2,500 rounds of steel case (Wolf) through it and it ate it up like a champ.

 

[wcd]

So why limit yourself to one choice? Not sure about availability in your area, but around here you can pretty much find 3-5 different types of fmj or hp. So why not do a DoggyD try them makes some graphs and charts and go from there. Then you will know what is best then stock up.

If availability is scarce in your area then the best we’ll be what ever you can get.