Bad nickel plating
Review by Ruben
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First of all, Lucky Gunner is the best place in the World to buy ammo. Best prices, fastest shipping and most reliable online place for ammo. I definitely continue buying my ammo here.
Regarding the Federal Premium 9mm ammunition, I have Federal Premium as my most reliable 9mm and 45 ACP ammo for personal defense, but the last batch I received in 9mm (June 25, 2020) was the new 2020 production (new boxes). I was instantly disappointed when inspecting each case. While the bottom of the ammo case (adyacent to the primer) always have a brush finish, the circumferential surface of the case normally have a near mirror polish finish nickel-plating. And maybe You think this is just a cosmetic issue but it isn't because the near mirror polish nickel-plating feed smoother than your average brass casing due to its naturally lower friction than brass which helps in overall with smooth feedings and extractions in semi-automatic weapons. Specifically, each ammo case have the same exact brush finish of regular brass ammo just with nickel color. The surface is in no way smooth as it should be. Federal and Hornady Critical defense ammo feed and extract reliably thanks to that smooth surface due to the near mirror polish finish. All 4 boxes of 50 rounds (all 200 rounds) have the same problem. I think that's why the boxes sold by $0.86/round because the quality is not the same. Now I need to use $0.86/round ammo for range practice because I don't trust this for personal defense. However, in no way Lucky Gunner is responsible for this as I know those boxes are brand new production. This is maybe Federal Premium company trying to cut corner in production to meet the high than normal demand for ammo during this crisis in our country. I will try to order another box of 50 to see if that's what just a bad batch, if not I'll need to change brand.
(Posted on 6/25/2020)
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Closest Grouping Ever
Review by David
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These are top shelf rounds. A bit expensive, but worth it. I had the tightest grouping using this ammo out of both my S&W 2.0 and Glock 17. This will be my home defense ammo, hands down!
(Posted on 6/5/2020)
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Heavier grain, lesser recoil
Review by Avi8torbear
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9 mm 147 HST is a standard in law enforcement. Ballistic performance is a constant. Do yourself a favor and practice with what you carry for self defense. If you are not practicing once a quarter, you’re kidding yourself that you will be able to deploy a defensive round in a critical situation
(Posted on 5/22/2020)
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Heavier grain, lesser recoil
Review by Avi8torbear
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9 mm 147 HST is a standard in law enforcement. Ballistic performance is a constant. Do yourself a favor and practice with what you carry for self defense. If you are not practicing once a quarter, you’re kidding yourself that you will be able to deploy a defensive round in a critical situation
(Posted on 5/22/2020)
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My Choice For EDC
Review by Al
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This is my preferred choice for EDC and home defense ammo. I've tested many other brands but this is the only one that has NEVER malfunctioned in any of my 9mm pistols.
(Posted on 5/6/2020)
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Perfect reliable defense ammo
Review by Glock 45
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After online research I chose Federal 147 grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) as my defense ammo. The price at Lucky Gunner is quite reasonable. I loaded three mags and tested with my G45. Everything went perfectly. Definitely will order more.
(Posted on 4/30/2020)
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Top contender
Review by Graymatter007
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I’ve been going back and forth between the Speer Gold Dot 124grn +P and this Federal HST 147grn in my CZ 75 PCR for my carry round. I find both to be very reliable in feeding and accuracy. I lean towards the HST round for it’s less felt recoil for follow up shots. Both are top tier ammo for self defense in my opinion.
(Posted on 4/29/2020)
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Good value - reliable rounds
Review by Nick
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No failures in several hundred rounds in glock 43x and 17
(Posted on 1/28/2020)
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Outstanding personal defense ammo
Review by Mike66
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Face it, personal defense ammo isn’t range ammo so price is irrelevant. I have shot enough of this know that it functions flawlessly in my suppressed SBR. I feel confident enough in this Federal ammo to have 32 rounds loaded in a Colt style mag/ SBR on my night stand.
(Posted on 1/1/2020)
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Outstanding All Around for HK and Sig Sauer
Review by Zelig
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Great Product, Service and Prices
(Posted on 12/22/2019)
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Accuracy and Performance
Review by Maricica S
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I have a couple 50 boxes as my reserve. I've tested these in a 19 and they all function and lend themselves to some accurate shooting. Be sure and get some AE 147s as a companion load for practice.
(Posted on 12/16/2019)
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Excellent Ammo
Review by Happyjack
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Have shot these rounds in all 5 mags . In my Glock 26 . All shot beautifuly . Accurate and priced right . Will order more in the future ! For carry rounds , excellent !
(Posted on 2/23/2019)
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Amazing round
Review by SWSD9VE man
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Have fired over 2000 of these round through my S&W SD9 VE no issues no feeding problems. Great rounds and good penetration
(Posted on 1/15/2019)
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Best bang for the buck..
Review by Rich
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A top notch round, feeds perfectly in my Springfield sub-compact mod 2. You also get 50 rounds for the price the others charge for 20.
(Posted on 12/29/2018)
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my carry ammo
Review by phillip
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works flawlessly in my berretta 92 and I carry it everyday. had a failure to feed in my sig 320 so I don't carry it in sig magazines. not a problem with the gun or the ammo just not compatible. the forward face of the sig magazine rises higher than the berretta and the cartridge case snagged on that lip as it slid over it. the berretta is cut much lower and the cartridge does not touch the lower lip of the berretta magazine. the round I keep chambered in the sigs is one of these 147 hst's but the rounds in the magazine are something more compatible with them
(Posted on 11/8/2018)
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My first choice
Review by Hk Vp9 dude
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After watching all the YouTube reviews of this ammo and seeing how it expands this is my go-to choice and getting it from Lucky Gunner was excellent I got fast shipping. I use this in my HK vp9.
(Posted on 7/20/2018)
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Best value, high performance Self-Defense round
Review by Chazman1947
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You get 50 high performance self-defense rounds for the cost of what you would pay for 20 of another brand that didn't do as well on the Luckgunner ammo tests.
I have fired over 300 rounds of this ammo through my Glock 17, Glock 43, Walther PPQ and my Ruger LC9s pro. not one hiccup! Great ammo, its all I use for concealed carry!
(Posted on 5/2/2018)
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Unparalleled
Review by BLS
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The only round I’ll carry.
(Posted on 2/18/2018)
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Excellent ammo
Review by Rob
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Excellent ammo for self and Home Defense. Great company to do business with.
(Posted on 2/15/2018)
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Ammo + Customer service A+++
Review by Ryan
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This ammo is probably the best I have shot through G17 & G43. Never any mishaps or feeding issues. Very clean and smooth shooting. Customer service is superior to all other companies. I just placed another order this morning @ 10am and at 1pm it was shipped within hours, unreal customer service. Good people
(Posted on 1/23/2018)
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Feeding Issues only In my GLOCK 43
Review by Rickleger
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Great round but had feeding issues in my GLOCK G43 I suspect bullet at 147 gun was maybe too heavy . This was the only brand of this of this projectile weight I tried in my G43. The round fed and ran well in my G17. No prior feed issues in the GLOCK 43
Not a condemnation just try it in your G43 before you carry it mine hung on the 3rd round. I have HST in my other 9mm and 45 acp's
(Posted on 12/15/2017)
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grat ammo lousy price
Review by dogman
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Everyone who has praised this round is correct, it cant be beat for a carry choice. I use it exclusively in all of my 9's.
(Posted on 8/30/2017)
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Dynamite
Review by Beebo
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Amazing defensive round. Perfect balance of cavity penetration versus projectile expansion.
(Posted on 3/25/2017)
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Smells good
Review by Cornholio
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Love it
(Posted on 3/7/2017)
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Glock 43 malfunctions
Review by Jon
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Love federal but this round was too much for my glock 43. I switched to federal hst 124 grain and it's been fine.
(Posted on 2/26/2017)
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My only choice
Review by Scott
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The only ammo I use in my M&P9 for carry and home defense. Availability is the only flaw.
(Posted on 12/3/2016)
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Standing By
Review by Joe
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Got this ammo for self-defense. Have not had to use for the purpose I got it for.
(Posted on 8/28/2016)
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Great stuff Great company.
Review by Britton
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Solid ammo. Solid price. Fast shipping.
(Posted on 8/25/2016)
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Great
Review by Alan
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Most people are familiar with this ammo, I'm more interested in sharing what a great job lucky gunner does! Customer support is great if you need them, and one of the fastest turn around a of any company I know!!! Great products great company great service!!! What more could you ask for!!! Thanks lucky gunner!!!
(Posted on 8/17/2016)
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Excellent
Review by Buckeye
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Great ammo and great people to do business with.
(Posted on 5/16/2016)
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Very pleased.
Review by Barry
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I'm a big fan of HST and this is the first time I shopped Lucky gunner. Very happy.
(Posted on 5/4/2016)
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Great quality
Review by Tom B
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Best self defense ammo out there. Great price for a 50 round box.
(Posted on 3/18/2016)
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A Snappy shooter in 147 grain in a light pistol
Review by Adman
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I tested the 147 grain HST back-to-back with the 147 grain HST +P just to check for accuracy and recoil differences. The accuracy was good through my small Kahr PM9 (as good as small DA only pistols get anyway). The recoil difference was negligible. However, the 147 grain is snappy to shoot in the little pistols overall. I don't think either the standard or +P will matter in a smaller pistol. It's a good round.
(Posted on 3/12/2016)
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Outstanding
Review by Jerry
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Needless to say I trust my family's life with it, hopefully will never have to use it . This is my Carry and home defense ammo .
(Posted on 8/30/2015)
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Great quality in a timely fashion....
Review by Ray
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This is the best 9mm round I've used and I've tried most out there. In addition, Lucky Gunner had it in stock and had it on my doorsteps a few days after placing my order. This was my first purchase with them, but needless to say....I'll be back.
(Posted on 5/3/2014)
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Great service and product!
Review by FunkyFresh
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Lucky Gunner is always quick to get orders out and this was no exception. I had been waiting for someone to have 147 gr HSTs in stock after all the great reviews. They performed as advertised and are loaded in my EDC.
(Posted on 4/28/2014)
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147 HST
Review by Mojo
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Recoil is lower than gold dot 147, more accurate than hornady and Speer, tighter groupings than any+p ammo, came out like butter, made perfect stars upon impact,,.... For my XD-s 4.0, what more do you need to know? My ammo, for this gun, for life
(Posted on 4/3/2014)
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Great Ammo!
Review by Kimber 45
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I purchased this ammo on recommendation of a Navy Seal, and have not been disappointed. I have a new Sig P938, and this stuff feeds like butter. Very easily manageable recoil.
(Posted on 8/13/2013)
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Got what I needed and wanted
Review by Copie
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You will be satisfied I pray I never need to
use a round or three for home defense
If your looking for AMMO go for it
(Posted on 8/6/2013)
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Outstanding round
Review by Brad
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This is the ammunition I use in my S&W M&P9. Feed and functions flawlessly, not anymore perceivable recoil than 124gr. Expands EXACTLY as pictured in SIMTEST and Gel. This is the only ammunition I carry anymore.
(Posted on 6/26/2013)
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Excellent SD ammo
Review by Iron_angel
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Picked up a few boxes of this for carry and home defense. Price is a bit high but for the performance, not at all bad. I've fired it through a CZ 75, Beretta 92FS, Kahr CW9 and Glock 17, with excellent results. No feed issues, no FTF, bang-on accurate, and not appreciably more recoil than the typical 124gr NATO load.
(Posted on 6/16/2013)
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Real Good
Review by Kimmy
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Awesome ammo works well on people that try to steal stuff from your home. Live action.
(Posted on 6/11/2013)
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Good ammo
Review by DrZ
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This is the first time I have shot 147 gr in both my Sig 226 and Sig 229. I ran a magazine in each and this ammo worked flawlessly.
(Posted on 12/9/2012)
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excellent in all respects
Review by b krone
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perfect ammo for my kimber solo great price and service thanks again lucky gunner
(Posted on 11/14/2012)
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they went bang
Review by charlie
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This is the round that the FBI uses so there isn't much else to say. The price was good and the shells arrived in just a few days. So good service and good price for a quality product.
(Posted on 9/2/2012)
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Fase Service
Review by ept2
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Good service, shipping a little hig, but had in stock and ready
(Posted on 8/31/2012)
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Good ammo! Great service!!
Review by Jimbo
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Excellent self defense round! Absolutely no problems with this ammo it is some of the best out there! And as far as Lucky Gunner goes this was only my second purchase from these guys and it will surely not be my last. What a perfect buying experience! Keep up the great work guys!!!!
(Posted on 8/24/2012)
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Great for SD/Carry
Review by Michael
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Excellent carry/self defense round. No issues in a Gen 4 Glock 19 and 26.
Great deal from Luckgunner considering how hard they are to find in local stores.
(Posted on 8/21/2012)
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Great ammo
Review by JT
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Purchased a few boxes for my glock 19 for a carry/self defense round. Ammo looks to be very clean and high quality. Fired only around 20 rounds so far and have had no feeding/jamming issues to speak of. They seem like a great self defense round. My shipment arrived quickly and I was able to track it along the way. Will definitely order from LuckyGunner again!
(Posted on 8/19/2012)
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