What grain bullet is best for Glock 17?

What grain bullet is best for Glock 17?

The G17 is chambered for 9x19mm, also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm Parabellum, and just plain 9mm. “NATO” is 9x19mm ammunition that has a 124 grain FMJ bullet loaded for higher velocity. It will work well, and as EdF702 mentioned, it’s a good idea to break the pistol in with this high energy ammunition.

What is the best ammo for Glock 17 9mm?

Best 9mm Ammo

1. Gold Dot 9mm 115 gr. Penetration depth is right in the middle of the zone, great expansion, and good velocity for a short barrel.
2. Magtech Guardian Gold 9mm 115 gr.
3. Federal HST 9mm 124 gr.
4. Federal HST 9mm 147 gr.
5. American Eagle 9mm 115 gr.
6. CCI Blazer Brass 9mm.
7. PMC 9mm.

What type of ammo does a Glock 17 9mm use?

Answered: What ammunition does the Glock 17 use? The Glock model 17[1] is chambered in 9 X 19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9mm NATO), the same round as the Glock 19, 26, 34, 43 and 45.

What bullet weight is best for 9mm?

The usual bullet weights for 9mm Luger range from 115 to 147 grains. Lighter and heavier bullets can be had, but they are not common for factory loads. The heavy bullets are generally 158-grains, but 165-grain bullets can also be had.

Is a heavier bullet better for self defense?

Tip: Probably, the most important reason to select a heavier and larger bullet for self-defense and stopping the threat is increased energy and power at the target, which improves terminal ballistics, including accuracy, penetration, and expansion.

What is the best 9mm self defense round?

Best 9mm Self Defense Ammo

• Federal HST.
• Hornady Critical Defense.
• Speer Gold Dot.
• Winchester PDX1 Defender.
• Winchester Ranger T-Series.
• Sig Sauer Elite V-Crown.

Do heavier bullets have more recoil?

If you put the same amount of the same powder behind both a light and a heavy bullet, the heavy bullet will generally produce more recoil energy because it takes longer to leave the barrel and so lets the propellant gases push on it longer which adds to gun acceleration rearward.

Is a heavier grain bullet better?

Generally, it’s recommended that a larger grain and heavier bullet is more suited for self-defense. However, others recommend the use of jacketed hollow point rounds over heavier weight rounds.

Do heavier grain bullets drop faster?

As a rule, the bigger and tougher the game, the heavier your bullet should be. Lighter bullets shoot faster and flatter than heavy bullets if both have similar shapes, i.e. spire points. Heavy bullets carry more energy and hold it farther downrange, but drop more.

Does higher grain mean more power?

Here’s where the heavier rounds really shine. If you want effectiveness for defensive situations, larger game or combat, then higher-grain cartridges will get the job done. The heavier the bullet, the better expansion and penetration you’ll get on impact. This means quicker and more humane kills.

Is 115 grain 9mm ammo good for self defense?

The goal is to point out that the 115 gr. FMJ 9mm round is a great choice for practice and for matches, but don’t load your self defense handgun with that same ammunition. The safest choice for self-defense purposes is a hollow point round, regardless of the caliber.

Can 9mm FMJ be used for self defense?

Self Defence: FMJ ammo is not often used in self-defense situations due to the risk of the bullet striking an unintended target. It is a small-arms projectile, it can be used in concealed carry guns. Hollow point bullets are better for shoot to kill and self-defense situations.

Will 9mm FMJ stop an attacker?

A 9mm cartridge with an FMJ bullet will penetrate a target and cause significant damage and disruption. It may or may not incapacitate or kill on the first shot, but many other cartridges share that potential failing.

Is it legal to carry FMJ?

FMJ is the basic round and legal everywhere. Whereas hollow point or +P rounds may be questionable.