I like the Barnes bullet better for short barreled 9mm.
I like the Barnes bullet better for short barreled 9mm.
US Navy Veteran
1961-1965
In my P30S I don't care for the felt recoil of the 147gr loads at all. I think Ranger 147T is loaded under 1000fps. HST147 ATK specs state 1050fps last I knew.
Might try federal tactical 124 gr bonded ! Its a standard pressure load. (Be aware it is listed at a few websites as a 124 +P )
The 124 standard pressure loads in my P30S make for soft shooting and fast recover.
All the loads EXCEPT the 9 mm 124 gr +P are different; that one is identical because it worked as is and did not need modifications.
Facts matter...Feelings Can Lie
I run Federal HST 147 gr in my 9mm's, great round and performance IMO.
Both are good loads. I carry 147gr Ranger Bonded but wouldn't think twice about carry either load mentioned, the Ranger's were just available in bulk when I needed to restock on carry ammo.
Did they ever clear up the hard primer issues with the Ranger Bonded? Was the PDX1 also affected by that?