Poll: Your favorite 9mm and what you load it w/ for protection

long shot · April 12, 2000, 10:56 PM

I like the g19 best,loaded w/speer 124gr.+p gold dots.For home defense I'll alternate sometimes and load my hicaps w/ rem. 115gr.+p+ because of overpenetration concerns.I'd like to here what combo everyone prefers.Thanks in advance...long shot!

kframe19 · April 12, 2000, 11:01 PM

No contest.

HK P7M13 (I actually prefer the M8 a little more, as it fits my hand a bit better, but I have the M13, so what the hell).

I load my 9mms with either Remington Golden Sabre or Federal Hydrashok 124 +P.

FUD · April 12, 2000, 11:20 PM

A Smith & Wesson 3913TSW. The trigger action is properly tuned at the factory and it fires as smooth as glass with very little recoil even when loaded with Cor-Bon 115gr! I have other 9mm (Browning, Kahr, etc.) but the 3913TSW is my favorite 9mm.
Share what you know, learn what you don't -- FUD

Glenn E. Meyer · April 12, 2000, 11:25 PM

1. Glock 26
2. Glock 19
3. SW 3913 LS
4. Kahr 9mm

Load Federal HydraShok 124 gr

PVerdieck · April 12, 2000, 11:27 PM

H&K P7-PSP for carry. Staggered Triton Quick Shock and Cor Bon 125. H&K USP with same load and 2 magsafe on the top for home.

[This message has been edited by PVerdieck (edited April 13, 2000).]

Grayfox · April 12, 2000, 11:36 PM

Browning Hi-power loaded with Winchester 115gr Silvertips. Why sivertips? Simple, this gun likes these best.

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TFL's official "Curmudgeon" and proud of it!

No4Mk1* · April 12, 2000, 11:54 PM

Self defense isn't my main reason for owning firearms. The main reason is I like to shoot and I enjoy freedom.
Beretta 92FS. I only buy 124grain FMJ, so that is what I would use if someone wanted me dead. I don't waste money on HP, thus allowing me to practice more than if I bought expensive hollow point. As far as overpenetration goes, do not shoot if there is someone behind the target. Police miss with over half of their shots, so I think it is better spend money on practice, not expensive ammo. Even If defense is your main reason for owning firearms.

Maybe I can talk myself into getting a .38 revolver as an apartment gun since I wouldn't have to "waste" money making sure it feeds HP. A revolver would be fun to shoot too.

jdthaddeus · April 12, 2000, 11:58 PM

Glock 19 with Proload 124gr +P Gold Dots.

chaho · April 13, 2000, 12:04 AM

BINGO ! jdthaddeus, we know whats up !
G19 with 16 rounds of proload 124g +P

One · April 13, 2000, 12:14 AM

Glock 17 w/ 18rds of Pro-Load 124gr +P.

Be Safe
Mike

chaho · April 13, 2000, 12:18 AM

ok ! G19 with 33 rounds of proload 124 +P http://glocktalk.com/docs/gtubb/Foru...ML/007175.html

Stephen A. Camp · April 13, 2000, 12:20 AM

Hello. My favorite 9mm is a Browning HP MKIII that's been lightly customized. I load it with Triton 124 gr +P. That round's proven exceptionally accurate and utterly reliable. Best.

One · April 13, 2000, 12:24 AM

chaho

That pic just about says it all. Now you can see why I chose it as my new duty round over the Triton. All that performance w/o the flash.

Be Safe
Mike

Jay Baker · April 13, 2000, 12:26 AM

Beretta 92FS. 147 gr. Black Talons.

WESHOOT2 · April 13, 2000, 06:11 AM

EAA Witness full-size, with my 115g JHP+P+.

My normal every-day 'bag' gun.

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"All my ammo is factory ammo"

AF Shooter · April 13, 2000, 07:12 AM

Gotta' go with Greyfox, with one exception.
I feed my BHP 124 gr Federal Hydra-Shoks.

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Tom Whitman
SSgt, USAF

denfoote · April 13, 2000, 07:58 AM

Full size: Walther P99 or Ruger P95.
Compact: Glock 26.
Defense load: 124gr Remington Golden Sabers.

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BOYCOTT SMITH AND WESSON!!!
Defend the Constitution from the foreign threat!!!!

DMSC · April 13, 2000, 08:32 AM

Kahr K9 or MK9 loaded with +P+ 115gr JHPs

Coronach · April 13, 2000, 08:49 AM

Browning HP mk III, loaded up with 124 gr Hydra-shoks. Gun shoots them flawlessly and accurately.

Mike

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"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert Heinlein

Big Al · April 13, 2000, 09:09 AM

One more for the Glock 19!

15+2 round pre-ban factory mag

18 rounds of Speer 124gr.+P Gold Dot

Hi-Viz fiber optic front sight w/ghost ring rear.

At home, add 35rnd Scherer mag loaded with the same for reserve.

Holla if ya hear me.

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"Oh yeah? Well I talk LOOOUDLY! And I carry a BIIIGGER stick! And I'll use it, too." -Yoesemite Sam

Hutch · April 13, 2000, 09:12 AM

Glock 19, Cor-bon 115JHP, +P

jtduncan · April 13, 2000, 09:17 AM

Warm weather: Glock 26
Fall/Winter: HK P7 PSP hard-chromed
124 grain Federal HydraShoks all the way!

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The Seattle SharpShooter

CMOS · April 13, 2000, 12:33 PM

USP Compact 9mm with 115 grain Cor-Bon JHP's.

With the shorter barrel I want the lighter bullet to achieve that higher velocity.

I think HK made that gun just for me...

CMOS

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GOA, TSRA, LEAA, NRA, SAF and I vote!

ctdonath · April 13, 2000, 12:35 PM

Glock 26, Cor-Bon (at least until I run out of it) 115 HP +P

Rusty S · April 13, 2000, 01:21 PM

Uzi, CorBon, and a coffee can full of 25 round mags.

April 12, 2000, 10:56 PM	#1
long shot Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2000 Posts: 190	I like the g19 best,loaded w/speer 124gr.+p gold dots.For home defense I'll alternate sometimes and load my hicaps w/ rem. 115gr.+p+ because of overpenetration concerns.I'd like to here what combo everyone prefers.Thanks in advance...long shot!

April 12, 2000, 11:01 PM	#2
kframe19 Member Join Date: April 9, 2000 Posts: 61	No contest. HK P7M13 (I actually prefer the M8 a little more, as it fits my hand a bit better, but I have the M13, so what the hell). I load my 9mms with either Remington Golden Sabre or Federal Hydrashok 124 +P.

April 12, 2000, 11:20 PM	#3
FUD Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2000 Posts: 1,727	A Smith & Wesson 3913TSW. The trigger action is properly tuned at the factory and it fires as smooth as glass with very little recoil even when loaded with Cor-Bon 115gr! I have other 9mm (Browning, Kahr, etc.) but the 3913TSW is my favorite 9mm. Share what you know, learn what you don't -- FUD

April 12, 2000, 11:25 PM	#4
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	1. Glock 26 2. Glock 19 3. SW 3913 LS 4. Kahr 9mm Load Federal HydraShok 124 gr

April 12, 2000, 11:27 PM	#5
PVerdieck Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2000 Posts: 134	H&K P7-PSP for carry. Staggered Triton Quick Shock and Cor Bon 125. H&K USP with same load and 2 magsafe on the top for home. [This message has been edited by PVerdieck (edited April 13, 2000).]

April 12, 2000, 11:36 PM	#6
Grayfox Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 1998 Posts: 1,885	Browning Hi-power loaded with Winchester 115gr Silvertips. Why sivertips? Simple, this gun likes these best. ------------------ TFL's official "Curmudgeon" and proud of it!

April 12, 2000, 11:54 PM	#7
No4Mk1* Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1999 Location: GA Posts: 192	Self defense isn't my main reason for owning firearms. The main reason is I like to shoot and I enjoy freedom. Beretta 92FS. I only buy 124grain FMJ, so that is what I would use if someone wanted me dead. I don't waste money on HP, thus allowing me to practice more than if I bought expensive hollow point. As far as overpenetration goes, do not shoot if there is someone behind the target. Police miss with over half of their shots, so I think it is better spend money on practice, not expensive ammo. Even If defense is your main reason for owning firearms. Maybe I can talk myself into getting a .38 revolver as an apartment gun since I wouldn't have to "waste" money making sure it feeds HP. A revolver would be fun to shoot too.

April 12, 2000, 11:58 PM	#8
jdthaddeus Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 1999 Location: Az Posts: 470	Glock 19 with Proload 124gr +P Gold Dots.

April 13, 2000, 12:04 AM	#9
chaho Junior member Join Date: December 21, 1999 Location: West Hartford CT USA Posts: 173	BINGO ! jdthaddeus, we know whats up ! G19 with 16 rounds of proload 124g +P

April 13, 2000, 12:14 AM	#10
One Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Location: PA Posts: 196	Glock 17 w/ 18rds of Pro-Load 124gr +P. Be Safe Mike

April 13, 2000, 12:18 AM	#11
chaho Junior member Join Date: December 21, 1999 Location: West Hartford CT USA Posts: 173	ok ! G19 with 33 rounds of proload 124 +P http://glocktalk.com/docs/gtubb/Foru...ML/007175.html

April 13, 2000, 12:20 AM	#12
Stephen A. Camp Staff In Memoriam Join Date: April 16, 1999 Posts: 2,570	Hello. My favorite 9mm is a Browning HP MKIII that's been lightly customized. I load it with Triton 124 gr +P. That round's proven exceptionally accurate and utterly reliable. Best.

April 13, 2000, 12:24 AM	#13
One Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Location: PA Posts: 196	chaho That pic just about says it all. Now you can see why I chose it as my new duty round over the Triton. All that performance w/o the flash. Be Safe Mike

April 13, 2000, 12:26 AM	#14
Jay Baker Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2000 Location: S.W. Idaho Posts: 1,294	Beretta 92FS. 147 gr. Black Talons.

April 13, 2000, 06:11 AM	#15
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	EAA Witness full-size, with my 115g JHP+P+. My normal every-day 'bag' gun. ------------------ "All my ammo is factory ammo"

April 13, 2000, 07:12 AM	#16
AF Shooter Member Join Date: March 24, 2000 Posts: 95	Gotta' go with Greyfox, with one exception. I feed my BHP 124 gr Federal Hydra-Shoks. ------------------ Tom Whitman SSgt, USAF

April 13, 2000, 07:58 AM	#17
denfoote Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 1999 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 5,526	Full size: Walther P99 or Ruger P95. Compact: Glock 26. Defense load: 124gr Remington Golden Sabers. ------------------ BOYCOTT SMITH AND WESSON!!! Defend the Constitution from the foreign threat!!!!

April 13, 2000, 08:32 AM	#18
DMSC Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 249	Kahr K9 or MK9 loaded with +P+ 115gr JHPs

April 13, 2000, 08:49 AM	#19
Coronach Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Posts: 3,147	Browning HP mk III, loaded up with 124 gr Hydra-shoks. Gun shoots them flawlessly and accurately. Mike ------------------ "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert Heinlein

April 13, 2000, 09:09 AM	#20
Big Al Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2000 Location: West "By God" Virginny, USA Posts: 364	One more for the Glock 19! 15+2 round pre-ban factory mag 18 rounds of Speer 124gr.+P Gold Dot Hi-Viz fiber optic front sight w/ghost ring rear. At home, add 35rnd Scherer mag loaded with the same for reserve. Holla if ya hear me. ------------------ "Oh yeah? Well I talk LOOOUDLY! And I carry a BIIIGGER stick! And I'll use it, too." -Yoesemite Sam

April 13, 2000, 09:12 AM	#21
Hutch Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,124	Glock 19, Cor-bon 115JHP, +P

April 13, 2000, 09:17 AM	#22
jtduncan Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 1999 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 1,686	Warm weather: Glock 26 Fall/Winter: HK P7 PSP hard-chromed 124 grain Federal HydraShoks all the way! ------------------ *The Seattle SharpShooter*

April 13, 2000, 12:33 PM	#23
CMOS Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 1999 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,417	USP Compact 9mm with 115 grain Cor-Bon JHP's. With the shorter barrel I want the lighter bullet to achieve that higher velocity. I think HK made that gun just for me... CMOS ------------------ GOA, TSRA, LEAA, NRA, SAF and I vote!

April 13, 2000, 12:35 PM	#24
ctdonath Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 1999 Posts: 1,904	Glock 26, Cor-Bon (at least until I run out of it) 115 HP +P

April 13, 2000, 01:21 PM	#25
Rusty S Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 1999 Location: Walker Lake, NV: Flyway of the Loons Posts: 611	Uzi, CorBon, and a coffee can full of 25 round mags.