Fed 9mm HST: 124 or 147?

[Topshot]

I assume this should go here rather than in handguns or self defense section. Anyway it appears they don't even make the +P versions anymore anyway so this is not referring to those. Any reason you'd pick 124 over 147? The latter seems to have lower recoil (i.e., energy) but performs just as well in the LuckyGunner tests. It would be for <4" barrel similar to their tests.

 

[Peacekeeper3073]

You can't go wrong with either one. I have tested, shot,and carried both. The 124 seems to be a little more accurate in my G19 and M&P's. I really don't notice any difference in recoil either. I would suggest try both and see what your results are and go from there.

 

[halfmileharry]

I assume this should go here rather than in handguns or self defense section. Anyway it appears they don't even make the +P versions anymore anyway so this is not referring to those. Any reason you'd pick 124 over 147? The latter seems to have lower recoil (i.e., energy) but performs just as well in the LuckyGunner tests. It would be for <4" barrel similar to their tests.

Choose which one is the best performing in your gun.
I carry the 135gr "Low Recoil" Federal. My G19-4 really likes the stuff.
It all comes down to performance. I don't care if you're shooting 50BMG... If you don't hit the target then it's a waste of resources.

 

[wtfd661]

124 9mm +p is what I use in my Glock 26

https://www.ammunitiondepot.com/1220-federal-premium-9mm-124-grain-p-hst-hp.html

 

[KLB]

You can't go wrong with either one. I have tested, shot,and carried both. The 124 seems to be a little more accurate in my G19 and M&P's. I really don't notice any difference in recoil either. I would suggest try both and see what your results are and go from there.

This is the best advice.

I ended up with the 147s because I planned on getting suppressors eventually and wanted subsonic rounds. They've run though every gun I have put them through, and are pretty quiet coming out of my suppressed 9mm Tavor.

 

[glock212327]

I use 147gr

 

[Topshot]

If it weren't for the lack of similar training ammo, they even make 150 gr version meant for subcompacts. I'm puzzled why they bothered with a whole new bullet with so little weight difference though.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

We carry 147gr. It's tested very well for a lot of departments/agencies.

 

[Tim Enyeart]

!47 has worked well for me.

 

[Doublehelix]

147 here as well.

 

[Peacekeeper3073]

If it weren't for the lack of similar training ammo, they even make 150 gr version meant for subcompacts. I'm puzzled why they bothered with a whole new bullet with so little weight difference though.

Probably combination of powder and bullet making the 150 somewhat different. Then you have the Hornady approach to short barrel pistols with their Critical Defense line of ammo. Light FTX bullets combined with their own powder recipe. To be honest their approach makes more sense and their rounds appear to perform pretty good from short barrels which a lot of us carry.

 

[flatlander]

124's for me.
I understand either will work well for the intended purpose.

Bob

 

[vangurley]

I like them both but from what I've read some seem to prefer the results from the 124's over the 147's. Wish I could recall the article and source but I can't at the moment.

 

[bwframe]

If it weren't for the lack of similar training ammo, they even make 150 gr version meant for subcompacts. I'm puzzled why they bothered with a whole new bullet with so little weight difference though.

I'd be shocked if that wasn't just merchandising. Sure, maybe change the mix just enough to say you did. Essentially though, I bet its the same 147gr round in a 20 round box for more money per round.

 

[Topshot]

I'd be shocked if that wasn't just merchandising. Sure, maybe change the mix just enough to say you did. Essentially though, I bet its the same 147gr round in a 20 round box for more money per round.

I was thinking the same thing.
I decided to go with 147. Now to start finding 9s to test.

 

[KellyinAvon]

A like the 147gr from the Lucky Gunner test and either carry HST or Critical Duty +P 135gr. The HST out of my G26 has more recoil than the 135gr +P. Small price to pay for that kind of performance.

 

[ScouT6a]

I always tend to go with heavier end bullets, no matter the pistol caliber I am shooting.
147s in 9mm, 240 grain in .45 ACP, 300 grain in
.45 Colt.