Ruger pc9 velocities?

utvols · July 20, 2000, 05:58 PM

Does anyone know the performance of 9mm through this rifle. All the info I find is usually through a 4'' to 4.5'' barrel. Also would anyone feel confident hunting game with it?

Bongos · July 21, 2000, 10:48 AM

I remember clocking PMC Target ammo at 1400 fps thorough the PC9; in my HP it was more like 900fps.

utvols · July 21, 2000, 10:41 PM

How heavy was the bullet? I thought that most 115 grain 9s went around 1200fps out of pistols.

Bongos · July 22, 2000, 07:56 PM

I think 124grn fmj...you are right, the ideal velocity of 9mm is 1150-1200 fps. But some cheap ammo like the PMC Target is less than 1000fps...I don't remember the exact velocity; just ball park figures...I did this about 6-7 yrs ago.

July 20, 2000, 05:58 PM	#1
utvols Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 1999 Posts: 165	Does anyone know the performance of 9mm through this rifle. All the info I find is usually through a 4'' to 4.5'' barrel. Also would anyone feel confident hunting game with it?

July 21, 2000, 10:48 AM	#2
Bongos Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2000 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 227	I remember clocking PMC Target ammo at 1400 fps thorough the PC9; in my HP it was more like 900fps.

July 21, 2000, 10:41 PM	#3
utvols Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 1999 Posts: 165	How heavy was the bullet? I thought that most 115 grain 9s went around 1200fps out of pistols.

July 22, 2000, 07:56 PM	#4
Bongos Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2000 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 227	I think 124grn fmj...you are right, the ideal velocity of 9mm is 1150-1200 fps. But some cheap ammo like the PMC Target is less than 1000fps...I don't remember the exact velocity; just ball park figures...I did this about 6-7 yrs ago.