What ammo for P2000 9mm carry?

[Dano36]

I am switching from a Glock 23 to a P2000 9mm for carry. What ammo do your recommend?

[robert14]

Our agency carries Hydrashock 115 +p+.

[NightFighter]

Go with the Speer Gold Dot in 147 grain. This is what I am required to use in my P2000sk secondary pistol by my department.

Another great one is the Federal HST in 147 grain also.

You can order both from www.streichers.com

The hot middleweights are another option such as the Speer Gold Dot 124 grain +P.

I think the heavy standard pressure are better for penetration and the new bullet designs expand well.

[H&K 4 LIFE]

Speer Gold Dot ammo is good. It's basically all I carry.

Personally, I stay away from sub-sonic 147gr. 9mm for carry loads though. Tests have shown the heavier and slower moving round cannot always be counted on to expand in real world conditions. A 124gr. or 115gr. is probably a better choice, and +P if your comfortable with it.

[cmdrdredd]

I like the Double Tap Gold Dot 124gr +p. It uses the same speer bullet with a hotter loading for more velocity and muzzle energy. Works for my P30

[GoodOmens]

I use Federal Premium - Self Defense (hyda-shock) 124 gr

[cmdrdredd]

You'll get a lot of varying answers to this question. It's just the nature of the beast. Everyone has a different brand they like or have heard good things about.

I went about it the hard way. Got a box of a few different brands. Tried them all in my gun and determined what felt good, if it fired reliably, did it feed well, did it group well for me? Then I went online and checked out some performance data (expansion and penetration etc). I came to the decision that I wanted to use the Gold Dot. Then I found Double Tap who makes factory loaded ammo that is hotter than the standard loading from speer. Same bullet with more oomph behind it. I tried it, and decided they worked fine.

There is no proof that any bullet design is better than another at stopping a person. Some designs are new, some have been in service use for a while. They will all do their job if you do yours.

[blbarron]

I carry the 147gr Winchester Ranger-T's in my USPc9, love those little things!

[Mark71]

The best advice is from cmdrdredd. Buy a few boxes of various types of defensive ammo and see which one your gun likes the best and is most accurate.

I really like Speer Gold Dot and Winchester Rangers 124+p. Both are extremely accurate in all my guns and I wouldn't hesitate to use either.

[HBAR16]

The best advice is from cmdrdredd. Buy a few boxes of various types of defensive ammo and see which one your gun likes the best and is most accurate.

I really like Speer Gold Dot and Winchester Rangers 124+p. Both are extremely accurate in all my guns and I wouldn't hesitate to use either.

I'd second that advice if you have the time, inclination, and money to do so. Otherwise there is an FBI report floating around the net on the effectiveness of various 9mm rounds for clothing pentration and stopping effect. As I recall a number of the better rounds made their criteria for clothing penetration.

Personally I carry 147gn Golden Sabers in my CCW.

[murfdog]

The best advice is from cmdrdredd. Buy a few boxes of various types of defensive ammo and see which one your gun likes the best and is most accurate.

I really like Speer Gold Dot and Winchester Rangers 124+p. Both are extremely accurate in all my guns and I wouldn't hesitate to use either.
+1 I personaly like Hydra-Shok 124gr but Mark 71 advice is right on, find the 1 you like best.
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[faris13]

here are some good loads to consider;

Federal HST 124 gr +P
Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P
Winchester 127gr. +P+ (RA9TA)

[CyberH&K]

+1 I personaly like Hydra-Shok 124gr but Mark 71 advice is right on, find the 1 you like best.
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I'm using Hydra-Shok 147 Subs. Until I buy something newer.

[ICELINX]

+1 cmdrdredd and Mark71, I recently posted a similar thread and bought a few boxes of Speer GD, Winchester Ra9t, Hornandy TAP, and Corbon DPX. All fed flawlessly and didn't have any misfeeds. I went with the Corbon DPX because it is bonded and designed to penetrate hard and soft barriers. Speer GD would be my second choice. Good luck.

[rugman1]

I always carry 147 gr TAP ammo, not sure why, I just do.

[w9zeb]

I was looking at using CorBon DPX for summer/warm weather since it's a solid copper bullet, with good reliable expansion, and has shown to retain all of it's original weight.

For the winter when people are wearing heavier clothing I was going to carry CorBon Pow-R-Balls since the polymer ball prevents the hollow point from being filled with material which in turn prevents expansion.


Now that I'm planning on carrying a .45 instead of a 9mm, I'm seriously considering just carrying 230gr FMJ

[ironchef]

I'll throw another into the mix and recommend Remington Golden Sabers. I'm with Mark71 as well, I tried them all and actually like a few. Now I keep a little of each around. Sort of a "pick your poision" :D

[TJPopkin]

I am switching from a Glock 23 to a P2000 9mm for carry. What ammo do your recommend?

Dano,
Be smart....take no one's word but your own....
Test the ammo in your gun....some have a twisst rate that is better with 115, 124, 147...whatever....
Use a sandbag or commercial gun rest, and fire 5-10 shot strings,,VERY CAREFULLY, with 4-5 different loads. SEE WHAT YOUR GUN LIKES.
My 9mm guns shoot different ammo very differently. Test yours!!!!

Do not ask what fuel your car can go fastest with in the 1/4 mile! Test it!!

I am not being a smart alek.....I've been there, done that! You CANNOT stake your life on a suggestion, only experience!

Terry

[cmdrdredd]

I was looking at using CorBon DPX for summer/warm weather since it's a solid copper bullet, with good reliable expansion, and has shown to retain all of it's original weight.

For the winter when people are wearing heavier clothing I was going to carry CorBon Pow-R-Balls since the polymer ball prevents the hollow point from being filled with material which in turn prevents expansion.


Now that I'm planning on carrying a .45 instead of a 9mm, I'm seriously considering just carrying 230gr FMJ

Or you could get some 230gr JHP as extra insurance.

[mmissile]

Any quality defensive load that cycles well in your pistol, should be suitable. I happen to mix them up in the mag. Hydra-shok, Silver-tip, Ranger, Gold-dot, Golden-saber, can all be found in my magazines.

[HK_Flyer]

Speer 124 gr. +P GDHP here.

[NvrenufRR]

My ratings

Winchester LE SXT 124gr +p+
Federal HST 124gr +p or 147gr
Remington Golden Saber 124gr +p
Hornady TAP 124gr +p

House gun

Extreme Shock AFR so no overpenetration

[cmdrdredd]

My ratings

Winchester LE SXT 124gr +p+
Federal HST 124gr +p or 147gr
Remington Golden Saber 124gr +p
Hornady TAP 124gr +p

House gun

Extreme Shock AFR so no overpenetration

The WInchester is a 127gr bullet right? :)

[JDKRIEK]

I'm wanting to try +P and +P+ ammo, but can someone fill me in on the possible, if any, dangers in doing so? I understand that it will generate pressures higher than the industry standard for that cartridge when it is fired, but what could happen to my P2000sk if I do?

[cmdrdredd]

I'm wanting to try +P and +P+ ammo, but can someone fill me in on the possible, if any, dangers in doing so? I understand that it will generate pressures higher than the industry standard for that cartridge when it is fired, but what could happen to my P2000sk if I do?

If you shoot +p for a year and nothing else except +p and shooting 1000 rounds a week, you may have issues with your gun. Otherwise...

[JDKRIEK]

Thanks for the info. I've read statements supposedly from HK reps that they are capable of shooting +P rounds for the life of the pistol. I've been carrying Federal Premium PD Hydra-Shok JHP 124 GR, because it's available at a consistent price at Academy.

[Horsehide]

9mm HKs are probably designed around the 124gr 9x19 NATO rounds, which are loaded at pressure similar to our +P loads, so I would not worry about shooting them on a fairly regular basis. +P+ loadings are quit a bit "hotter" and would accelerate wear. Would it be noticeable to the average user? Doubtfull.

[HKMYSTER]

I like the 124gr Gold Dots. They feed very well in my 9mm pistols.