I can only assume it's because of the huge run on premium JHP ammo in general but the price of 9BPLE (from ATK) has gone up 40% over the past six months. I used to be able to buy it at just a buck or so a box more than practice ammo. Now it's basically the same price as HST. Then again, two or three years ago my HST price was just a buck or two more per box than American Eagle, too.
But I mean, I can't carry a P229 and not at least
have some 9BPLE lying around. I keep telling myself I won't carry it... I won't carry it... I won't... All those guys who dropped like flies in IL and IN for years were just shocked by the loud report... I get it...