Speer 9mm 124gr Gold Dot +P ?

[Capp35]

I have heard good things about this round and thought I would try it, but....

Is there really a big difference in performance between the 9mm Speer Gold Dot 124 +P short barrel and the standard Speer Gold Dot 124 +P?
I do have a short barrel at 3" (Kahr PM9), but for the price of a SB 20 round box, I can get the standard 50 round LE box for the same price.

Any other suggestion for a good defense load in 9mm and/or in a short barrel?

Thanks

 

[heeler]

Hornady Critical Defense in 115 gr.
Remington Golden Sabers in 124 gr.non plus P.
Winchester PDX 124 gr.

I am not totally sold on Plus P with such a short handled light gun.

 

[Nushif]

I think any of the rounds will work just fine. Although I would get the 50 round box so I can shoot what's not in my mags.

 

[NG VI]

It'll work a little better, I don't know how much better or if it justifies the price difference, but you never know. I know it isn't scientific but maybe you could shoot one of each into some water and see what they do from your Kahr?

Or even get a box and make sure they have the same point of impact as the regular 124+P, then use the regular stuff for practice and carry the short barrel load?

 

[gofastman]

I am not totally sold on Plus P with such a short handled light gun.

Im not sold on non +P ammo from any big name American manufacturer

I like 147gr loads for short barrels
check out federal p9hst4

 

[Jeff Scott]

I carry the Speer 124gr +P for short barrels in my PM9. They cycle flawlessly in my gun.

 

[Shawn Dodson]

I use Speer 124gr Gold Dot +P in both my Kahr PM-9 and my Glock 19.

You can purchase it online in 50 round boxes for $27.00 at http://www.policehq.com/Products/CCI-9GD

Cheers!

 

[gschoelles]

The short barrel ammo powder is designed to produce better ballistics lost from using powders designed to be used in longer barrels. As for +P, in in Self Defense I'll take anything I can get regardless of the price. Poking holes in paper, I'd use anything.

 

[Ala Dan]

I carry the most famous and very secretive 9mm load on the planet; in whats
known as "The Secret Service Load", that they used when carrying the SIG-
SAUER P228 9mm~!

 

[Capp35]

I will probably buy both and try them, maybe I can use the cheaper to do some practice shots. (if they hit the target the same)

I also like the Federal HST write ups, but seems most places are out or do not carry them.

 

[gofastman]

http://www.kylesgunshop.com

I have had very good luck with these folks

 

[kokapelli]

Because I have never shot anyone I don't know what works best, but I do use Gold Dot's in my carry nines because the gelatin tests I've seen look good and I have never had a Gold Dot fail to fire or jam in any of my nines.