So since this is a generic 9mm bullet thread, could I ask those of you in the know as to when a heavy 9mm bullet is preferable to a lighter one? I'm wanting to experiment with my Ruger Blackhawk conversion cylinder and was going to start a thread on this, but if the OP doesn't mind me piggybacking a question, I appreciate it. I'm obviously not worried about feeding issues nor am I worried about stressing the Ruger. I had never fired a 147gr 9mm before until I shot some through the BH. It was cheap Russian 147 jhp in a steel case, but it seemed accurate, didn't make much noise, and felt like a cap gun going off compared to a .357 out of that 3lb piece of steel.
So what would be the best 9mm grain/bullet type out of a 5.5" barrel for, say, woods/cabin defense? I usually keep the .357 cylinder in for such tasks. However, the "woods" I am referring to is mostly residential properties, not bear country. Is there any boutique 9mm that would feed in such a gun that would be preferable over shooting out of a full size auto loader? Just curious.