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Posted On: 5/10/2024
By: Junior
A: Yes sir, both of those firearms are rated to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition.
Posted On: 8/13/2023
By: DJ
A: It's straight out of Speer's factory sir!
Posted On: 6/20/2023
By: D.jones
A: Thanks for reaching out! An overpressure cartridge (+P) has two primary benefits: a slightly flatter trajectory, and greater energy transfer to the target. On the downside, it will generate more recoil energy and also accelerate wear and tear on the firearm. Overpressure ammunition is favored by many for self-defense because it inflicts greater damage to its target. But with proper aim, there is virtually nothing an overpressure cartridge can do that a standard pressure cartridge couldn't. It's just a little added assurance. A list of all firearms that are rated to fire overpressure ammo would be hundreds of entries long. I can tell you off-hand that all Glock pistols are rated for +P. Otherwise, it's best to consult your firearm's manual or manufacturer. I could also tell you if you let me know what kind of handgun you've got.
Posted On: 7/12/2022
By: Christopher Hughey
A: Yes sir, the SD9VE is rated to safely fire 9mm +P ammunition. Overpressure ammo like this may wear out your handgun's moving parts faster, but that's really not an issue as far as self-defense is concerned.
Posted On: 6/25/2022
By: Christopher Hughey
A: Thanks for reaching out Christopher! The SDE V9 is rated to safely fire +P ammunition. This ammo will accelerate wear and tear on your handgun's barrel and moving parts, but that's of no concern as far as self-defense goes.
Posted On: 11/19/2021
By: Celeste
A: It is good to hear from you Celeste! It's so kind of you to say you'd prefer to do business with Lucky Gunner – thank you. I wish I could tell you when we'll offer the ammo you want on sale again, but it's not something we can plan for very far ahead of time. I know you want +P and not standard pressure ammo, but if you could do without the extra chamber pressure we are currently offering Speer Gold Dot 9mm 124gr JHP for $42/box when you order five or more boxes:
luckygunner.com/9mm-124-grain-jhp-speer-gold-dot-50-rounds
We do update our site daily, so I hope you'll check back in again soon if your heart's set on this particular ammo. Thank you again for your patronage!
Posted On: 7/20/2021
By: Raymond Smith
A: Thanks for reaching out Raymond! No sir, anyone can order law enforcement ammo. The police may have certain kinds of ammunition which aren't available to the general public, but we don't offer ammo for sale unless anyone can legally order it. (Do please check your state laws, however – for example, I believe in New Jersey it's illegal to carry a handgun loaded with hollow point projectiles.)
Posted On: 8/16/2020
By: DF
A: This ammo will function safely in that firearm. Just take care that overpressure ammo like this will wear out your handgun's moving parts at a significantly faster rate. That doesn't really matter for self-defense, although you'll want to avoid 9mm +P ammo for training for the sake of your handgun.
Posted On: 8/15/2020
By: Randy Major
A: Welcome aboard! This ammo is a good selection for self-defense with a G43, absolutely. This is 9mm +P, which means it's loaded to create a slightly more powerful chamber pressure – that boosts its muzzle velocity to deliver more energy on target. Glock's 9mm handguns can safely handle that added pressure, although you'll want to take note that overpressure ammo does cause a weapon's moving parts to wear out faster. That's not a problem where self-defense is concerned, but you don't want to heavily train with such ammo!
Posted On: 7/27/2020
By: Rick Gabler
A: Thanks for reaching out, Rick! I'm going to try to keep it super simple for you.
You have a lightweight and compact handgun. The lighter a gun becomes, the less recoil energy it is able to absorb. That is why very small handguns generally create more recoil, and also why 50 cal sniper rifles have to weigh 30 pounds. Recoil impacts your ability to fire accurate follow-shots, so you will probably have an easier time handling your weapon when it is loaded with lighter, lower muzzle velocity bullets.
The weight of a 9mm bullet actually matters less than most people worry about. Lighter bullets tend to be loaded to higher muzzle velocities, and heavier ones are accordingly slower. The most important factor in determining your bullet weight is what you find you prefer shooting at the range.
As for the bullet itself, you want a jacketed hollow point (JHP). Unlike a full metal jacket, a JHP is designed to expand within soft tissue. This not only creates a wider, more debilitating wound channel, but also lets the bullet transfer more of its crippling energy into its target. A JHP presents less chance of potentially dangerous overpenetration as well.
I highly recommend Federal's HST JHP ammo. Their Hydra-Shok is also excellent for personal protection. Just as good is Speer's Gold Dot or G2 bullets. Winchester PDX1 Defender ammo is excellent, as is Hornady's Critical Duty line of ammunition loaded with the FTX bullet. At the end of a day, if you're firing any manufacturer's JHP ammo you'll be better off than if you had loaded equivalent FMJ.
Because of the ammo shortage we currently only have one suitable cartridge for your CZ: luckygunner.com/9mm-p-124-grain-hst-hp-federal-premium-law-enforcement-50-rounds. I saw your other question, and your handgun is indeed rated to fire 9mm +P ammo. (CZ's own website says so: cz-usa.com/support/faq/) You may experience a little extra recoil, and it will wear out your handgun faster. That said, overpressure ammo is great for self-defense when you'd like your shots to carry added energy and wear and tear doesn't matter.
And hey! If you can get the same ammo for a better price somewhere else, you go ahead and do it! Our prices are as low as we can feasibly offer, but we'd certainly you rather save money on the same exact ammo whenever you're able. We'd do the same.
Please let me know if you ever have any other questions about ammo. I'm full of helpful information.
Posted On: 7/6/2020
By: Shawn Roden
A: Thanks for reaching out! We haven't done our own gel test on this ammo yet, but its manufacturer has. You can check it out on this website: le.vistaoutdoor.com/ammunition/speer/handgun/details.aspx?id=53617. Just scroll down toward the bottom until you see "FBI Test Protocol," and then click the barrier you'd like to see the data for.
Posted On: 5/9/2020
By: Paul
A: In all honesty, the biggest difference I'm aware of is that LE ammo comes in boxes of 50 and Personal Protection comes in boxes of 20. Otherwise same bullet, same primer, same propellant, and same shell casing.
Posted On: 4/14/2020
By: David Harold Rogers
A: Hello, David! The best answer we can give you to that question is Glock's very own: "We recommend using ammunition that is manufactured and meets SAAMI or other industry standards, and while some +P ammunition meets these guidelines, +P+ usually does not. This ammunition may generate a higher pressure than standard ammunition, which could shorten the life of the parts of your firearm." In our own experience, the Glock 17 seems to handle the added chamber pressure of 9mm +P ammo just fine. It's designed for NATO spec 9mm, which is already a little hotter than SAAMI spec loads.
