Fiocchi ......123gr or 147gr.?

RugerNiner

January 13, 2003 17:22

I ordered 1,000 rounds of Fiocchi 123 gr. 9mm ammo buy mail Saturday instead of credit card. I just checked the website and found that they sold out of the 123gr.

My other choice is 147gr. of the same type ammo. I know it is a slower round but in your opinion is it worth getting? This is Police over-run ammo (it resembles Black Talons). This may be my last chance for this ammo.
Can some someone explain the pros and cons of the heavier round?

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  mrmike08075

  January 13, 2003 17:40

  i purchased some of the FIOCCHI 9mm 147 gr ammo for my father when a shipment came in at the shop. there was no noticable difference in recoil, but it shot very small groups from my fathers STAR MODEL B. we compared it to several other brands and wieghts, and it came out on top. if your only punching holes in paper, or knocking down steel plates, worry less about the speed, and more about the group size. best regards, mike.
  
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  RugerNiner

  January 14, 2003 11:38

  This ammo is going to be stored mostly.
  When needed it will be shot out of a Ruger P-85MKII, P-95 and a PC-9 rifle. I'm worried about distance and accuracy with this round from the rifle. Also about penetration up to two hundred yards.
  
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  kingjoey

  January 14, 2003 11:47

  Niner, considering that it has higher sectional density, it should maintain downrange velocity and energy better, but I am guessing that the bullet will probably drop substantially further because of the longer flight time. I prefer the lighter 9's for close range (ie <25 yds) and the heavy 9's at 25+ yds.

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