Coated 124gr 9mm bullets?

[drband]

Hi all:

I’m considering trying coated 9mm bullets (124gr) and I’d like your input on what works for you.

I would prefer a slimmer profile rather than short & stubby round nose. (My P938 prefers slimmer)

I’ve used Berry’s plated, RMR plated, and RMR FMJ, all in 124gr in the past.

After using coated swc’s in my 1911s and SBH, I really like how they perform but wonder if coated bullets will feed well in 9mm semiautos.

Feel free to include your pet load with your recommendation. Currently I load RMR FMJ 124s over 4.4gr W231. I’m open to using other powders, though.

Thanks!

 

[Havok7416]

Coated works well in any gun assuming the bullet profile worked in the first place. I tend to stick to the "pointier" profiles because I have a lot of 9mm guns and it works in all of them. Check Bayou Bullets, they have the profile I'm referring to, but others are out there.

 

[drband]

Coated works well in any gun assuming the bullet profile worked in the first place. I tend to stick to the "pointier" profiles because I have a lot of 9mm guns and it works in all of them. Check Bayou Bullets, they have the profile I'm referring to, but others are out there.

Thanks. That’s more what I’m looking for. The pointier profile is better for my purposes, too.

 

[rfwobbly]

I have tried a lot of the coated lead bullets and although there are some really good ones out there, however the one standout in the crowd for me was Missouri Bullet Co's IDP #8 Hi-Tek. This is a 135gr RN bullet of 0.357" diameter designed for 38 Super, but it works exceptionally well in 9mm Luger guns.

• The taper is long and slender, so it works well in "tight" 9mm chambers with reduced freebore.
• The 0.357 diameter assures a tight fit in 9mm barrels to eliminate "leading" issues.
• The slightly heavier weight makes it a great "soft shooter" for plinking or practice.
• This is an extremely accurate bullet.
• And MBC offers it in both coated or lubed versions.

http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=334&category=5&secondary=26&keywords=

I'm loading this using 124gr lead data by reducing the loads by 0.1gr with an OAL of 1.130" in a CZ. Moderately fast powders, such as W231, HP-38, Sport Pistol, and N320 do really well.

Hope this helps.

 

[Havok7416]

Oh, and regarding your load data, I just kept using the same jacketed data - for pistols anyway - and I haven't had a problem yet. Just use some caution working things up and you should be fine.

 

[drband]

I have tried a lot of the coated lead bullets and although there are some really good ones out there, however the one standout in the crowd for me was Missouri Bullet Co's IDP #8 Hi-Tek. This is a 135gr RN bullet of 0.357" diameter designed for 38 Super, but it works exceptionally well in 9mm Luger guns.

• The taper is long and slender, so it works well in "tight" 9mm chambers with reduced freebore.
• The 0.357 diameter assures a tight fit in 9mm barrels to eliminate "leading" issues.
• The slightly heavier weight makes it a great "soft shooter" for plinking or practice.
• This is an extremely accurate bullet.
• And MBC offers it in both coated or lubed versions.

http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=334&category=5&secondary=26&keywords=

I'm loading this using 124gr lead data by reducing the loads by 0.1gr with an OAL of 1.130" in a CZ. Moderately fast powders, such as W231, HP-38, Sport Pistol, and N320 do really well.

Hope this helps.

Thanks. I had not thought of using .357 diameter bullets. Looks very interesting.

 

[drband]

Oh, and regarding your load data, I just kept using the same jacketed data - for pistols anyway - and I haven't had a problem yet. Just use some caution working things up and you should be fine.

Agreed.

 

[Walkalong]

When you see data for coated bullets you will see it generally varies from jacketed a little, just like plated does, so, as Havok7416 posted, work it up. But yea, they seem to be able to take a lot.

 

[drband]

When you see data for coated bullets you will see it generally varies from jacketed a little, just like plated does, so, as Havok7416 posted, work it up. But yea, they seem to be able to take a lot.

Agree. I shoot coated swc’s in my .44mag with full power W296. Never any problems with leading or otherwise.

 

[Walkalong]

I shoot a coated 158 Gr SWC in .357 at "full power" with 14.5 Grs of 2400. Work up to it.

 

[tcj]

I shoot 125gr (The Blue Bullets) which are RN and they run perfectly in my 9's: 1911, Glock, CZ75.

I run target loads with any number of powders including Power Pistol, Bullseye and AA#5.

 

[drband]

I shoot 125gr (The Blue Bullets) which are RN and they run perfectly in my 9's: 1911, Glock, CZ75.

I run target loads with any number of powders including Power Pistol, Bullseye and AA#5.

Thanks! Another option!

 

[sbwaters]

The 125 gr. RN BlueBullets run perfectly in my CZ. Just got some 125 gr. Truncated Cone to try that another shooter says work find, but I have yet to test.

My CZ prefers them loaded short. It prefers 3.6 gr. TiteGroup. Have also used Power Pistol and Bullseye.

 

[rsrocket1]

Love those coated bullets. I use both the Lee TL356-124-2R and 356-120-TC and they both work equally well in my M&P9, Shield 9, 92fs and XD9. Never a feed problem and 100% reliable with powders ranging as fast as Red Dot down to AA#9 but right now BE-86 is my favorite and I'd like to standardize all my handgun loads to this powder. I bought quite a hodgepodge variety of powders during the shortage and am trying to use up whatever I settled for back in those days.

 

[ray15]

Acme makes a good coated bullet. Can't say if it's better or worse than the others mentioned in this thread; it's the only hi-tek2 coated one I've tried. I had their original 124RN, but they've revised it to a pointier profile like what you're after.

I was using 5.0gr. of CFE-Pistol. It's a very accurate full-power load, but there's no pressing reason to move from W231 if it makes the velocity you desire. I've got a few pounds of the new Alliant Sport Pistol I'll use when 231-like velocity is the goal. I like the CFE-P for full power and BE86 for, um, more full power. As in NATO to +p.

Acme original 124RN Hi-tek2
5.0gr. CFE Pistol
CCI SPP/.FC. brass
OAL: 1.03"
Light taper crimp
CZ-P10C
Average: 1120.2 FPS
SD: 8.0 FPS
Min: 1110 FPS Max:
1131 FPS
Spread: 21 FPS

 

[rfwobbly]

Thanks. I had not thought of using .357 diameter bullets. Looks very interesting.

There are numerous sources for your bullets other than looking under the "9mm" heading. In this case the slightly larger diameter of the 38 Super lead bullet conforms easily to form an excellent gas seal (necessary to prevent leading), and the slightly higher weight makes for some comfortable, possibly sub-sonic, shooting.

And don't forget that MBC offers High Road members a discount.

 

[drband]

There are numerous sources for your bullets other than looking under the "9mm" heading. In this case the slightly larger diameter of the 38 Super lead bullet conforms easily to form an excellent gas seal (necessary to prevent leading), and the slightly higher weight makes for some comfortable, possibly sub-sonic, shooting.

And don't forget that MBC offers High Road members a discount.

Yes, of course! I’m a MBC customer.
I’ve never shot plain lead or coated in my 9mm’s but shooting .357 in 9mm makes a lot of sense.

I have shot plain lead in .45acp & .44mag so I understand that “fit is king” when it comes to leading. However, I prefer coated over plain for cleaner handling.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Toprudder]

I used a batch of the 124 from Bayou and had no complaints.

How they feed depends more on the profile of the bullet, but I believe the Hitek coated bullets, if anything, feed better. The coating is slippery compared to others.