9mm pistol: 147gr flat head vs 124gr

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I know that this is an ammo question, but I thought that it would be alright to ask it here in reference to pistols.

Can someone tell me, in their experience, if the 147 grain 9mm flat head ammo feeds just as easily in most pistols as the 124 grain - specifically American Eagle? I have a CZ 75 SP-01 in transport at the moment, but the transfer could take awhile and in the meantime I want to buy ammo because I'm concerned about its availability and I don't want to be caught short.

Should I avoid the 147 grain flat head, or is it just as well received in most pistols as the 124 grain.

Is the American Eagle 9mm a good round to purchase?

Thanks for any help or advice.
 
Can only says what works for my pistol...in simple terms... "ball" ammo is what I use. Depending what type of targets I shoot, I may use 115grains, 124grains or 147grains. Difference is in the "recoil" . Had no issues with reloads and factory ammo.
 
CZ's are picky about bullet profile. After I started shooting CZ's I had to change my reload specs. Anything with tall 'shoulders' wont chamber.

I would try a box before you buy bulk.
 
IM_Lugger said:
CZ's are picky about bullet profile. After I started shooting CZ's I had to change my reload specs. Anything with tall 'shoulders' wont chamber.

I would try a box before you buy bulk.
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IM Lugger: have you ever used 124 grain AE in your CZ without problems?
 
Galleon said:
if the 147 grain 9mm flat head ammo feeds just as easily in most pistols as the 124 grain - specifically American Eagle?.
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I've had issues with 147 grain ammo in older 9mm pistols. I owned an SP01 for a few years, though, and didn't have any issues with AE 147 gr. ammo.
 
My CZ75 ate everything, including 124, Wolf reloads, LRN, 115, 147... I really like the 147g flat nose in my Sig 226 and 239. Well controlled recoil and a nice clean hole in the target. It's mostly trial and error, one person will love these, another won't. Try some and see. I seriously doubt there will be any reliability issue.
 
CZ's are short chambered which means that short ogived bullets (like many JHP's and FP's) have to be seated to a shorter OAL than with some other pistols. Thats not a feeding issue though. I have found my CZ85C will feed anything from really short to as long as the chamber will accept.

In answer to your question my CZ feeds/shoots AE 147gr FP's without a hitch (so does my wifes M&P9).
 
Thanks everyone for your advice. I know the best thing is to try several boxes to see which ones your pistol likes the best. It's just, like I said at first, my pistol might take its time because of the transfer and I just have this gnawing sense that this time is different i.e. regarding ammo in reference to what is occurring down south where our ammo comes from. So, because of this I'm putting the cart before the horse. But your feedback gives me reassurance.

Thanks again.
 
I have used many different types of ammo and never had problems with the AE 147gr flat tip. I just finished up a 500 round case yesterday I got before christmas. Works well and leaves a nice clean hole.
 
Galleon said:
Thanks everyone for your advice. I know the best thing is to try several boxes to see which ones your pistol likes the best. It's just, like I said at first, my pistol might take its time because of the transfer and I just have this gnawing sense that this time is different i.e. regarding ammo in reference to what is occurring down south where our ammo comes from. So, because of this I'm putting the cart before the horse. But your feedback gives me reassurance.

Thanks again.
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Since you are worried about supply, buy as much as you want now of whatever type(s). Once the gun gets to you, test what you have and keep the stuff it likes and sell/trade the rest. If the ammo supply really dries up you won't have any problems moving the stuff you don't want.


Mark
 
mmattockx said:
Since you are worried about supply, buy as much as you want now of whatever type(s). Once the gun gets to you, test what you have and keep the stuff it likes and sell/trade the rest. If the ammo supply really dries up you won't have any problems moving the stuff you don't want.

Mark
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This.
even if supply remains reasonable, you are unlikely to lose by stocking up. The only guarantee is that ammo WILL increase in price. Buy it cheap and stack it deep. Could be you will actually make money ;)
 
a shadow will eat any factory ammo . when reloading loa adjustment between pistols is common . if your shooting factory buy the cheapest . 147 should be more accurate , but the diff in ipsc/idpa will be marginal , as well it will hit higher than the 124's .
 
Thanks all for your help. Your thoughts make a lot of sense.

I'm assuming that American Eagle is a quality load in 9mm. But if I wanted to step it up a notch in quality without paying too much more for it, which brands in your experience would fit that bill?

Thanks
 
nada said:
a shadow will eat any factory ammo . when reloading loa adjustment between pistols is common . if your shooting factory buy the cheapest . 147 should be more accurate , but the diff in ipsc/idpa will be marginal , as well it will hit higher than the 124's .
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Why would 147g be more accurate than other bullet weights?
 
All my wife has shot through her SR9 to date has been American Eagle 147 gr. Function has been fine, accuracy great! I asked her about recoil and she said - "What recoil?"
 
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