With some recent threads about 9mm ammunition, I began thinking a few days ago about military ammo. More specifically, with several 9mm US military-issue weapons in service (M9, P226, etc.), I'm curious about the ammunition used in these weapons. I assume that it varies depending upon the mission and environment in which the weapon is being utilized, but it would be interesting to learn what ammo a force such as the SEALs selects and issues, and thus what criteria it places emphasis on when making this selection. Does anyone here have some information to contribute regarding this?
US Military 9mm rounds?
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If you want to give it a shot, buy Winchester 9mm NATO 124 grain FMJ, not 9mm Luger.
Edit: BTW, it kicks like a mule compared to regular 9mm Luger.
Edit: BTW, it kicks like a mule compared to regular 9mm Luger.
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Has winchester 9mm nato for $6.95 a box, I've shot two boxes of it in my gun.. does hit a lot harder.
Has winchester 9mm nato for $6.95 a box, I've shot two boxes of it in my gun.. does hit a lot harder.
The 124gr. NAtO 9mm ammunition typically does about 1190-1200fps from service size pistols. It has some pretty good power and definitely has some kick to it. When I used to use +p 124gr. loads for SD I purchased bulk NATO ammo online to practice with as it shot to the same POA as my SD loads. Too much use of it will increase the wear of the gun.