9mm Grain Weights: 115 vs 124 vs 147

What is the difference between 115, 124 and 147 grain 9mm?

Grain weight is the weight of the bullet. 115 grain is the lightest of the three: it is fast, flat shooting and the common choice for practice. 124 grain sits in the middle and is a popular all-round load. 147 grain is the heaviest: it moves slower and many shooters find it softer in recoil, and it is often used with suppressors. No weight is right for every pistol, so test a few boxes and see what your gun cycles and groups well. Weight also changes how a load shoots at distance and how much energy it carries, so use the same weight for practice and carry if you want identical point of impact.

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