9mm and IPSC

[NorthernPF]

Does a 9mm generate enough power in order to meet IPSC power factor with factory ammo?

 

[statixstorm]

Yes, as stated by IPSC.

Does a 9mm generate enough power in order to meet IPSC power factor with factory ammo?

 

[raks]

Not that simple. It depends on the pistol and the load. Some factory 9mm, especially 115gr may not make the minimum Power Factor of 125.

 

[AHiltz]

Look at the box and figure out the FPS and then do the math. Buy something that shows at least PF 130 and you will be good 99% of the time

 

[John in B.C.]

Do not ever go by published ballistics--on the box or otherwise!!

Test any ammo through a chronograph before using it at a major match! You want to ensure your ammo exceeds the applicable power factor by 5 or more!!

John

 

[carlchevalier]

It will meet only 'minor' power factor which is used mainly in production and some Classic.

 

[VanMan]

To be 100% sure, you should test the ammo in the gun you will be shooting IPSC with. I did that with some factory ammo as a baseline for developing my own loads and found they exceeded the Minor power factor (125) by a good margin.

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[(((Echo)))]

Do not ever go by published ballistics--on the box or otherwise!!

Test any ammo through a chronograph before using it at a major match! You want to ensure your ammo exceeds the applicable power factor by 5 or more!!

John

Pffffttt....that's the easy way. Make them do math. I shot a match where they shot all eight crono rounds and averaged the top three for a PF of 125.
You don't get more point for being over that, and I save $$$ on using less powder. Win win!!
































Yes, I'm joking. You want your PF in the 130's to be safe. Run your factory ammo over a crono to be sure.

(E)

 

[1riot1ranger]

And the penalty for being "sub-minor" is roughly equivalent to a DQ... You can continue to shoot, but you get a Zero for a score.