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Posted On: 7/14/2020
By: Carlos Jacobo
A: Hi Carlos! You want 9mm, 9mm Luger, or 9x19 ammo – they are all identical. Your XD can handle more powerful 9mm+P ammunition. Its downside is that the added power (A) creates more recoil and (B) wears out a handgun faster. Whether you want to deal with a little more recoil is up to you, but I wouldn't worry about wear and tear to a handgun if you're only using the 9mm+P ammo for self-defense.
We're currently short stocked because of the pandemic and the recent civil unrest, but I'm happy to say we currently have two excellent options for self-defense with your XD: https://www.luckygunner.com/handgun/9mm-ammo. The Speer Gold Dot ammo is used by A LOT of police officers because it performs so reliably, and its bullet is precision designed for consistent terminal expansion. It penetrates deep, and it expands to a uniform width. The Black Hills HoneyBadger ammo is lower powered because it is subsonic – unless your handgun is outfitted with a suppressor, you won't get the full benefit of it. The HoneyBadger bullet is still extremely effective for self-defense, but I strongly advise you order the Speer Gold Dot. There are few better options for self-defense out there with a 9mm!
Posted On: 7/11/2020
By: Jeff P.
A: That's important to us as well! You can request that your order be shipped in a plain cardboard box by selecting the "Overbox" option during checkout.
Posted On: 7/10/2020
By: Jason Ames
A: Hi Jason! Fortunately your pistol is rated for 9mm +P ammo. You can take a look at page 11 of the owner's manual linked below for more info.
The general rule with overpressure ammo is that you don't want to use it for training. The greater pressure it generates can wear out a handgun more quickly. However, I don't think a few boxes fired during training ought to inflict any serious damage to your Shield!
Manual: https://snwcdnprod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/owners-manuals/MP9-SHIELD-EZ-031520-3013255-ownersmanual_0.pdf
Posted On: 7/8/2020
By: Phil
A: Hi Phil! What can I say – I'm just really passionate about ammo, is all. If I was born a thousand years ago I suppose I'd have sold arrows. Fifty thousand years ago I would have told other cavemen which pointy rocks were best for throwing at cave bears. I hope we get to ship you some ammo soon!
Posted On: 7/6/2020
By: Ryan Jones
A: Absolutely! This is top shelf self-defense ammo that should function like clockwork in the Q4 Tac.
Posted On: 7/6/2020
By: Chris
A: Hi Chris! This cartridge has features including an electrochemically bonded jacket, precision machined hollow point, and nickel-plated casing. Together they make it more suitable for self-defense, although they accordingly raise its price tag. Some shooters will only fire their self-defense ammo of choice at the range, reasoning it's the best way to familiarizae themselves with its performance. Most shooters opt for more economical full metal jacket (ammo) for range training, though. While you could very well practice with this ammo, you'll find doing so can get a little spendy. I'd recommend 9mm FMJ ammo for the range to you, but unfortunately in the wake of the pandemic and the recent social unrest we're uncharacteristically low stocked on a lot of items! So, while I'd hate for you to shop for ammo elsewhere, I must assure you that your wallet will be a lot happier if you invest in some 9mm FMJ ammo.
Posted On: 6/26/2020
By: Mark A McElfresh
A: Absolutely! This is a top shelf self-defense round that should function correctly in any firearm capable of chambering it. Your semi-auto ought to prove especially capable of cycling this round's sleek nickel plated brass.
Posted On: 6/26/2020
By: Mike
A: This 9mm self-defense ammo should function correctly in any M&P 9 Shield handgun.
Posted On: 6/16/2020
By: Steve
A: Congrats on the new pistol, Steve! The 9mm ammo on this page is optimized for self-defense and should function correctly in your Hellcat. That's a subcompact handgun, so you may have an easier time handling it with 115 grain bullets. The middleweight 124 grain bullet should still be just fine, though. So long as the cartridge is called 9mm, 9mm Luger, or 9x19 it will work in your Hellcat.
Let me tell you the basics of bullets real quick too. There are two you need to know just starting out: the FMJ and the JHP. The FMJ (full metal jacket) is less expensive but less effective for self-defense because it doesn't expand after impact. The JHP (jacketed hollow point) is more expensive and more effective for self-defense, because it does expand after impact.
On that point, if you order the self-defense JHP ammo on this page, you should probably get some FMJ ammo for target practice too. Only good option we got at the moment is Federal Syntech – its bullet is jacketed in heavy duty polymer instead of metal, but it operate3s on the same principle: luckygunner.com/9mm-150-grain-total-synthetic-jacket-tsj-federal-syntech-50.
You ever have any questions about your ammo, you just ask here!
Posted On: 5/21/2020
By: adam estrada
A: Hello Adam! This Gold Dot round should give you a 1,150 fps muzzle velocity instead of the 115 grain's 1,200 fps. (Those velocities are subject to many factors and may vary in practice, of course.) The heavier 124 grain bullet will make your trajectory drop ever so slightly steeper, yet the two rounds' muzzle energies are nearly identical. Some people find that the slightly heavier 124 grain bullet helps their pistol's action work better. Others prefer the 124 grain bullet's slightly softer report, although that hardly matters in a self-defense scenario. Really, the most important factor is what you prefer shooting. If your experience is largely invested in 115 grain rounds, you may prefer to stick with them – but in practice, either would serve you very well for personal protection.
Posted On: 4/30/2020
By: Mark
A: No sir, this is not +P ammo.
Posted On: 11/3/2019
By: Tim Struke
A: Hi Tim. The only difference is in packaging. Most of the time those marked for LE use are packaged in a plain type box with little focus on the market. Civilian or "Personal Protection" will be in smaller quantities and have packaging that is more attractive for retail customers. The ammo is the same.
