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Posted On: 1/31/2021
By: Cameron Reason
A: Thanks for reaching out Cameron! The HK VP9 is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition. Firing a lot of it will accelerate wear to its moving parts, but that's of no concern if you're only using overpressure like this for personal protection.
Posted On: 1/13/2021
By: Celeste
A: Thank you for reaching out Celeste! I can't in all fairness promise exactly when we'll get more 9mm in stock, but we update our inventory frequently and it really shouldn't be long. We haven't got a system in place to alert our customers when ammo is back in stock. I hope you'lll check back in again soon to see what we have for you in the 9mm department!
Posted On: 1/7/2021
By: Rod
A: Thank you for reaching out Rod! Your handgun is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition, and this ammo is an excellent choice for self-defense with that firearm. Just be certain that +P ammunition will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster – which is hardly of concern for self-defense.
I'd like to preface the rest of my answer by stating that I am not a legal professional, I am not qualified to dispense legal advise, nor should anything I say be construed as legal advice. That said, to my knowledge there is no law prohibiting the use of hollow point ammunition for self-defense in South Carolina.
Posted On: 1/3/2021
By: Rafael
A: Hi Rafael! Absolutely, the TP9SF should run perfectly with this ammo. The TP9SF is designed for 9mm NATO, which is also loaded hotter than the standard 9mm, so 9mm +P is pretty close to preciesly what your handgun likes!
Posted On: 1/2/2021
By: Darrel Banks
A: Absolutely, the APX is designed to safely fire 9mm +P. Overpressure ammo like this will wear out your handgun's moving parts faster, but that's hardly of concern for self-defense.
Posted On: 1/2/2021
By: Pete
A: Yes sir, all of Glock's handguns which are chambered for 9mm can also safely fire 9mm +P. This ammo will wear out your 17's moving parts faster, but that's really not an issue for ammo you'd only use in self-defense.
Posted On: 12/28/2020
By: Jared
A: Yes sir, your PPS M2 is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo as well. Just take care that overpressure ammo like this will wear out a semi-auto handgun's moving parts faster, but that's really not of concern for self-defense.
Posted On: 12/19/2020
By: Ray
A: Hi Ray! I'm not sure what the "PN" in the product codes means, but in any event the two are most certainly the same ammo.
Posted On: 12/10/2020
By: Javaris Freeman
A: Yes sir, all of Taurus's 9mm firearms are designed to safely fire 9mm +P as well. 9mm +P will wear out a semi-automatic handgun's moving parts faster, but that's not a problem as far as self-defense is concerned.
Posted On: 12/5/2020
By: Myrtle Fitzgerald
A: Thanks for reaching out Myrtle! You can quickly calculate your shipping costs before finalizing an order. Please follow the three quick steps here: luckygunner.com/get-shipping-costs
Posted On: 12/2/2020
By: Brian
A: Thanks for reaching out Brian! We can ship anywhere in NY state with the exception of Buffalo, Rochester and the city. We can only ship to an FFL holder of your choosing. You can read more about our shipping services in NY state here: luckygunner.com/new-york-ammo-sales
Posted On: 12/2/2020
By: Nick
A: Yes sir, this ammo is specialized for self-defense. Its bonded jacketed hollow point bullet penetrates and expands extremely reliably. Over 3,000 law enforcement agencies worldwide use Speer Gold Dot ammunition.
Posted On: 12/1/2020
By: Brett
A: Hi Brett! Speer measured this round's 1,220 fps muzzle velocity out of a 4" test barrel. The G43's barrel is 3.41". You'll get a lower muzzle velocity to be sure, but at conventional self-defense range I don't believe that will be enough to rob the Gold Dot bullet of its ability to expand correctly.
I regret that I haven't got any ballistic data for you. It's impossible to calculate how much a round's MV is going to change when you shorten or lengthen the test barrel. Speer's own Gold Dot Poster only has data for a P226, which has a 4.409" barrel: http://le.vistaoutdoor.com/downloads/catalogs/GoldDotPoster.pdf
I think you're safe, but I'm going to reach out to Vista and see what they make of your question. I'll update this comment if I hear back from them!
Posted On: 11/28/2020
By: Steven
A: Yes sir, the PPQ M1 is rated to safely fire 9mm +P ammo.
Posted On: 11/27/2020
By: Bob Kuwik
A: Yes sir, the P-10 S is rated for 9mm +P ammunition. I'd only caution you that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-automatic handgun's moving parts faster, but that's hardly a concern for personal defense.
Posted On: 11/25/2020
By: Marco Sablan
A: Hi Marco! The P95 is an absolute tank of a handgun. It can handle 9mm +P just fine.
Posted On: 11/24/2020
By: Blaine Alvarez-Backus
A: Yes sir, this ammo is safe for ported barrels. I'd only advise you to avoid total metal jacket (TMJ) ammunition, because that kind of jacket can get shaved off by a port and present a risk of injury.
Posted On: 11/22/2020
By: Anthony Bond
A: Yes sir, all of SIG Sauer's 9mm handguns can safely fire 9mm +P ammo as well. Continual use of this ammo will make more frequent service necessary, but that's really not a problem as far as self-defense is concerned.
Posted On: 11/15/2020
By: D
A: I'm afraid I can't account for that reviewer's experience with this ammo. Speer Gold Dot is considered high quality stuff and is often used by police officers, and I've never personally had any issues with it. Your handgun is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo. We haven't got any other 9mm ammo in stock that I could recommend to you instead of this, although that's likely to change soon. I hope you'll check back in again soon if you'd like to wait and see what else we can do for you!
Posted On: 11/15/2020
By: Rob
A: Yes sir, the MC1 owner's manual confirms that the handgun is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo. This Gold Dot ammo should treat you well!
Posted On: 11/9/2020
By: Tony D'Anza
A: Yes sir, the Hellcat is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo as well!
Posted On: 11/9/2020
By: Scott J Cooper
A: Hi Scott! Personally, I suspect the P38 could safely run 9mm +P ammo. German military ammo was by no means weak. That said, I would strongly advise you to avoid firing this ammo in your P38. 9mm +P ammo didn't exist when the P38 was developed, so it couldn't have been designed with an overpressure round's stronger chamber pressure in mind. Furthermore, the P38's feed ramp and soft anodizing don't resist impact relatively well. I'd advise you only run the sort of FMJ ammo through the P38 that it was designed for. While the Federal ammo you asked about earlier isn't designed for personal protection, it should still prove effective in a self-defense scenario and more importantly not jam in your P38.
Posted On: 11/7/2020
By: Robert
A: Hi Robert! Page 12 of the LC9s manual says the pistol is capable of functioning correctly with 9mm +P ammunition. This ammo would make a fine choice for self-defense with your LC9s. Just take care that +P ammo will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster. That's not a problem as far as personal protection is concerned, but you wouldn't want to do a lot of target shooting with this ammo.
Posted On: 11/3/2020
By: Robert Romero
A: Sorry, but California state law prevents us from shipping ammo there.
Posted On: 11/1/2020
By: Richard
A: Yes sir, the XD-M is designed to safely fire 9mm +P as well. Just take care that overpressure ammo like this will wear out your handgun's moving parts faster, so it's recommended for self-defense but not high volume target shooting.
Posted On: 10/31/2020
By: Cecil
A: Yes sir, all Hi-Point 9mm carbines are +P rated.
Posted On: 10/30/2020
By: Larry Johnson II
A: Hello Larry! Both the FNS-9 and P365 are designed to safely fire 9mm +P as well. Just take care that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster. That's not a problem for self-defense, but you wouldn't want to use 9mm +P for range training.
Posted On: 10/30/2020
By: Lauren
A: Hi Lauren! Absolutely, the R51 is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo as well.
Posted On: 10/28/2020
By: Daniel Levario
A: Thanks for reaching out Daniel! The VP9 is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition as well. Just take care that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster. That really doesn't matter for self-defense, but you wouldn't want to do a lot of target shooting with 9mm +P ammo like this.
Posted On: 10/22/2020
By: Steve
A: Yes sir, the IWI Jericho 941 aka Uzi Eagle is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo. PDW has a good article in which they test a bunch of different +P loads in your handgun if you'd like to take a look: personaldefenseworld.com/2015/11/torture-test-return-of-the-iwi-jericho-941/
Posted On: 10/17/2020
By: Lee
A: Yes sir, the XD-E is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo. Just take care that overpressure ammo like this will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster, so it's better to limit its use to self-defense and not target shooting.
Posted On: 10/15/2020
By: GINA
A: Hello Gina! All of CZ's 9mm pistols are designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition. S&W's SD9 VE pistols are compatible with this ammo as well.
+P ammo like this basically creates greater pressure in a firearm's chamber to give its bullet a faster muzzle velocity, thus benefitting the shooter with a flatter trajectory and more energy on impact. The tradeoff is that it accelerates wear and tear on a semi-auto's moving parts, such as its recoil spring. That isn't a great concern if you're only using this ammo for self-defense. It's not recommended that you use this ammo extensively for target shooting lest you wear it out more quickly. A few practice shots won't hurt in any significant way, though!
Posted On: 10/15/2020
By: Jamal Smith
A: Hi Jamal! All Glock 9mm pistols are designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo. The FN 509 and Draco NAK9 will both safely fire 9mm +P as well.
Posted On: 10/13/2020
By: jim
A: Yes sir, the PX4 is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition. Take care that overpressure ammo like this will wear out a semi-auto faster. That means it's not ideal for extended target shooting, but just fine for self-defense.
Posted On: 10/13/2020
By: Rob
A: Absolutely, the FN 509 is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition.
Posted On: 10/8/2020
By: John
A: Yes sir, all of SIG's 9mm firearms are designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo as well. I'm sure you already know that overpressure ammo wears out a semi-auto's moving parts faster, so you may only want to use this ammo in your MPX Copperhead for self-defense. (A little range training won't hurt – very cool weapon, by the way.)
Posted On: 10/8/2020
By: Chris
A: Yes sir, Springfield XD pistols are designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition. Just take care that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-auto faster, but that's really not of concern when it comes to self-defense.
Posted On: 10/7/2020
By: Cody
A: Yes sir, the EVO SP is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition. Shooting Illustrated even says your handgun performed remarkably well with the +P loads they tested in it. (shootingillustrated.com/articles/2019/8/27/review-kimber-evo-sp) Page 53 of the EVO SP manual does point out that this ammo will wear out the spring faster, but accelerated wear is the tradeoff you expect when you fire +P ammo in a semi-auto anyway. (kimberamerica.com/media/wysiwyg/manual-download/kimberevospmanual_2019.pdf) All in all, this is a good selection for self-defense with your pistol.
Posted On: 10/5/2020
By: Thomas Tetting
A: Hi Tom! I believe this is the same ammo you bought earlier. JHP is just the generic term for GDHP, and I would refer to them interchangeably. Please let me know if I misunderstood your question!
Posted On: 9/25/2020
By: Jared
A: Hello Jared! The Hellcat is indeed rated to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition. The Hellcat manual strangely omits this detail, but several websites confirm what I'd already known. Here are a few in case you'd like to read more.
NRA: americanrifleman.org/articles/2019/9/25/tested-springfield-armory-s-hellcat
Ballistic Magazine: ballisticmag.com/2019/09/25/springfield-hellcat-9mm-pistol-first-look
Gun Buyer: gunbuyer.com/blog/hellcat
Just bear in mind that overpressure ammo will wear out your Hellcat's moving parts faster, but that's really not of concern for self-defense!
Posted On: 9/24/2020
By: Marilyn Vance
A: Hello Marilyn! I'm happy to say that all 9mm Glock pistols are designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo as well. You may experience a little more recoil with this ammo, and it will wear out the moving parts on a semi-automatic weapon a little faster. That said, it should serve you very well for self-defense!
Posted On: 9/24/2020
By: Surge
A: Hello Surge! All Taurus 9mm handguns are designed to safely fire 9mm +P as well. If you like, you can take a look look at page 24 of the G2C manual for a complete rundown: taurususa.com/wp-content/uploads/manuals/Taurus_Manual_G2s.pdf.
Posted On: 9/23/2020
By: Thomas Rainer
A: Hello Thomas! You certainly won't horribly damage your G19 for running a few boxes of 9mm +P through it at the range. Doing so is advisable for the exact reasoning you mentioned. I would just advise that you don't run several thousand overpressure rounds through it, or rely exclusively on 9mm +P for training.
Posted On: 9/23/2020
By: Adrian
A: This ammo ought to work very well in a M&P Shield, which is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition!
Posted On: 9/22/2020
By: MacArby
A: Hello! Page 22 of the PC Carbine manual says the weapon will function correctly with 9mm +P ammo. (https://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_manuals/PC-Carbine.pdf). The Kel-Tec SUB-2000 manual is less clear, but it's my understanding that while it's capable of firing 9mm +P, the manufacturer does not recommend doing so.
Posted On: 9/21/2020
By: Pam Jordan
A: Absolutely Pam! All of Glock's 9mm pistols are designed to safely fire 9mm +P as well. This ammo will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster, so you'd do well to reserve it for self-defense and not target practice.
Posted On: 9/20/2020
By: john kelly
A: Hello John! All Walther PPQ 9mm pistols are designed to safely fire 9mm +P as well. Just take care that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster. That's fine for self-defense, but it makes this ammo inadvisable for prolonged target practice. Also please never run 9mm +P+ in your Q4 Tac as that may destroy it.
Posted On: 9/20/2020
By: Bella
A: Hi Bella! The S&W M&P Shield is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition. I don't believe Taurus makes a GSC, but the manual for the G2C says that all of Taurus's 9mm handguns can also safely fire 9mm +P as well. Just take care that overpressure ammo like this will wear out the moving parts in a semi-auto faster – that's fine for self-defense, but not good for prolonged target practice.
Posted On: 9/19/2020
By: Richard W Eimers
A: Hi Richard! The Micro 9 is compatible with 9mm +P ammunition, and yours can safely fire this ammo. That said, it's my understanding that the admittedly finicky Micro 9 does prefer Speer's Gold Dot Short Barrel ammo over this one. We haven't got it in stock at the moment, but you can learn more about it on the manufacturer's website: speer.com/ammunition/handgun/gold_dot_short_barrel_personal_protection/19-23611GD.html
Posted On: 9/18/2020
By: David Henderson
A: Thanks for reaching out David! On page 20 of the Beretta 92 user manual it says your handgun is designed to safely fire 9mm +P, but extended use is not recommended. That's normal, because 9mm +P will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster. That doesn't matter for self-defense, but not ideal for target practice. You can read more here if you like: https://www.beretta.com/assets/12/29/Beretta_92_Series_User_Manual.pdf
Posted On: 9/17/2020
By: Keith
A: Hello Keith! The Ruger Security-9 is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo as well, making this a ammo a good choice for self-defense with your handgun.
Posted On: 9/16/2020
By: Steve
A: Hi Steve! Your P95 is designed to safely fire 9mm +P. On pg. 10 of the P95's operator's manual Ruger says all SAAMI spec ammo is suitable for the firearm, and Speer's 9mm +P ammo is 100 percent SAAMI spec. (http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/FIREARMS/ruger_p95_manual_safety.pdf)
On pg. 17 of the Hi Power manual Browning says they don't recommend 9mm +P, however. (browning.com/content/dam/browning/support/owners-manuals/2016/12-BFA-323_HiPower%20OM_WEB.pdf) They may just be saying that because they want you to avoid wearing out the pistol faster, but I strongly advise following their advice by not loading 9mm +P in your Hi Power.
Posted On: 9/16/2020
By: Stephen Paul Shaapiro
A: Thank you for reaching out Stephen! Now, to begin, we do not sell firearms – only ammunition. I'd advise you pose your question to a local gun shop owner, who will not only be able to better understand precisely what you're after but also provide it directly to you.
I'm happy to make some recommendations, of course. I would advise a 20 Gauge shotgun for home defense. It's going to deliver less recoil than a 12 Gauge, but still do greater damage than most tactical rifles. I'm especially fond of the Remington Model 870 TAC-14 (remington.com/other-products/model-870-tac-14), a pump-action with a pistol grip for easier maneuverability. If you'd rather go the handgun route, then I believe an S&W Shield (smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-9-shield-0) will serve you well. It's an extremely popular 9mm handgun among our customers, lightweight, easy to maintain and operate and above all highly reliable. And forgive me if this advice sounds unoriginal, but there is a good reason why the AR-15 is so popular. Lightweight, reliable as all get out, and fed by the same 5.56x45 that our own Army uses so it's easy to find ammo for. Recoil on modern rifles is almost negligible.
Please let me know if I can be of any greater help. I hope we'll get the opportunity to serve your ammo needs once you've updated your home defense weapon!
Posted On: 9/15/2020
By: Elo
A: Hello Elo! I'm happy to say that Glock's 9mm handguns are designed to safely fire 9mm +P as well. This ammo ought to perform especially well in your G19. Just take care that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-auto faster, so I advise you save this ammo for self-defense and avoid firing it very much at the range. A magazine worth of ammo will give you some idea of what to expect with its greater recoil, though.
Posted On: 9/14/2020
By: Jeffrey Rockwell
A: Yes sir, a CZ pistol can safely fire +P ammo. Just be advised that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-auto faster, which is fine for self-defense but not optimal for target practice. Also please never run 9mm +P+ through your P-10 C!
Posted On: 9/14/2020
By: Raymond Botteen
A: Hi Raymond! CZ says their 9mm handguns can also safely fire 9mm +P ammo. This ammo should perform quite well in your CZ 75. Speer recorded this round's 1,220 fps muzzle velocity out of a 4" test barrel, so the 75's stock 4.6" barrel should amplify its muzzle velocity slightly. (I regret that I can't give you a precise figure without the aid of a chronograph.) This is top shelf ammo, specifically designed for law enforcement officers but available to the public as well. Many shooters rank Gold Dot ammo among the best for self-defense. This round's bonded bullet retains 100 percent of its weight in bare gelatin, and consistently expands to around double its original diameter. I believe you'll be quite happy with it!
Posted On: 9/13/2020
By: Carl
A: Yes sir, your XD9 is designed to safely fire 9mm +P ammo as well. My only caveat is that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-auto faster. That doesn't matter for self-defense, but it's best to avoid training with it.
Posted On: 9/13/2020
By: Michael Batur
A: Yes sir, a Security-9 can safely fire 9mm +P ammunition. Just never use 9mm +P+!
Posted On: 9/13/2020
By: Thomas Tetting
A: Thanks for reaching out Tom! All of Glock's 9mm pistols are designed to safely fire 9mm +P as well. This'll make a great choice for self-defense with the G34, but do take note that 9mm +P will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts a little faster. That's fine for self-defense, but no good for target practice.
Posted On: 9/10/2020
By: Jonah Joosten
A: Oh yes, absolutely. I assume of course that your Banshee 300 is chambered for 9mm, in which case it can certainly safely fire 9mm +P as well.
Posted On: 9/9/2020
By: Pedro Rodriguez
A: You'll notice its recoil is a little snappier, but you can safely fire 9mm +P in the M&P9C. Just take care that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-auto faster, although that's not a problem when it comes to self-defense!
Posted On: 9/8/2020
By: Alex
A: Yes sir, SIG's 9mm handguns are rated to safely fire 9mm +P as well.
Posted On: 9/5/2020
By: Ingried digovich
A: Hello Ingried! You want ammunition called 9mm, 9mm Luger, or 9x19. They're all the same thing. Your handgun can also safely fire 9mm +P ammunition, which is more powerful but has greater recoil and will wear out your handgun faster. Only use 9mm +P for self-defense.
You want full metal jacket (FMJ) ammo for target practice. We'd normally have a huge selection in stock, but the ammo drought means we haven't got any at the moment. I hope you'll check back in again soon, because we get new ammo in stock all the time and update our site just as often.
You want jacketed hollow point (JHP) ammo for self-defense. Here you're in luck, because we currently have police ammo in stock: luckygunner.com/9mm-124-grain-p-jhp-speer-le-gold-dot-duty-50-rounds. This is 9mm +P ammo, and the Gold Dot bullet is high-tech with its bonded jacket (for deeper penetration) and hollow point nose cavity that is formed via a series of sequential die presses (for more reliable and uniform terminal expansion). I'd have recommended this ammo to you for self-defense even if we had a hundred alternatives in stock.
Posted On: 9/3/2020
By: Blake
A: Absolutely, the P365 is rated to safely fire overpressure ammunition like this. Just take care that 9mm +P will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster. That's fine for self-defense, but not good for target practice.
Posted On: 9/3/2020
By: Scott
A: Absolutely Scott, this ammo will work fine in your G17. The "+P" means this is overpressure ammo, loaded to create a higher chamber pressure and as the result boost its bullet's muzzle velocity and energy. All of Glock's 9mm handguns can also safely fire 9mm +P, but the caveat is that overpressure ammo will wear out a semi-auto's moving parts faster. That's why you should avoid training with 9mm +P and exclusively implement it for personal protection.
Posted On: 9/3/2020
By: Arin Pavidapha
A: Zero difference. Well, this ammo does come in a box of 50 instead of 20, but that will hardly affect its performance!
