Ammo information

[THESEUS]

complete newbie here so be gentle lol

I'm looking for a break down on the different specs/meanings for ammo, factory rounds not reloads.

Brands

Which brands are recommended?
I'm seeing lots of options but I've no idea on quality from one to another to base a purchasing decision on.

Grain

What role do the varying weights fill? I'm assuming penetration but shooting paper does this even factor?

I'm going to be using a G17 AND I see everywhere they eat anything but what do you use for paper at the range?

Should a selection of brands grains etc and just try them?

Any knowledge dropped will be gratefully recieved

 

[Chas59]

I'm no expert but I have fed my Glock 17 most types and grains and they have worked fine. I usually buy the cheapest, or stuff on sale. I usually like 115 or 124 gr, occasionally 147, and all have worked fine. I have used Federal and S&B the most. For those that reload 9mm, they may prefer a specific brand for the brass, but I don't bother reloading 9mm and just punch paper so I don't think it matters.

 

[DT741]

I had a Glock 17 for a while and now using a Glock 19.

I currently shoot 147gr commercial reloads from Centaure and it works very good. Accurate, reliable and clean.

I wouldnt hesitate to buy the following (in order of performance/preference):

-124gr Sellier&Bellot
-147gr Centaure
-147gr American Eagle
-124gr CCI blazer


Stay away from Winchester bulk pack (115gr) or Remington UMC (in any calibers). Both are junk with poor accuracy and very poor qualitu control. I've seen "huge" variations in the COL. Remington UMC, in any caliber, in poorly made ammo and accuracy is worst than steel case Wolf/Barnaul ammo which I have also shot in both Glock without issues.

 

[coreyd]

As far as the weight of the bullets goes, the lighter the bullet, generally the higher velocity. Higher velocity means snappier recoil generally resulting in more "muzzle flip", heavier bullets with slower velocity have more of a straight push back in terms of recoil. You will find peoples experience with different brands, weights and type of bullets will be as unique as each person. Buy as many different types of ammo as you can and shoot 10-20 of each through each of your guns and you will figure out what you and your guns like. It's the only way to do it.