CZ Shadow 1, what factory ammo will in prefer of 2 options

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I bought and will be picking up a Brand New never shot it before CZ-75 Shadow 1 this week, at this point I am not reloading yet and will be shooting factory. I have 2 options for ammo for this pistol at this point to pick up locally.

Sellier & Bellot 9mm 124gr FMJ

or

PPU Prvi Partizan 9mm 115 Gr FMJ

Which of those would you order another 1000rds of?

I already have 1k in Barnaul and 1k in S&B (never shot either and pistol is new waiting for me at store next day I have off to get it), wondering mainly if my new pistol would shoot better with S&B or if I should get some PPU. I am new to pistols and pretty much leaving it open to opinion here because you guys/gals probably know more about it than I do. Please do not tell me I should reload, I looked into the process and the time/space is not something I am looking to invest into right now. I am mainly looking to stock up on an ample supply that I can use for fun at the range for a good long time before having to think about getting anymore and mainly would like brass so that I can pick them up and fill them up down the road if I change my mind and more time avails itself for reloading.
 
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If your CZ can feed the Barnaul ammo with no problems, then the S&B and the PRVI will be golden!
I've shot lots of S&B and have never had an issue with it. Good stuff.
If you are competing with the gun, there might be a power factor issue between the 115 and 124gr but I'm only guessing here.
Most military style 9mms work well with the 124gr.
 
S&B shoots flawlessly from my Mauser in 8x57 thought i'd get another 1k of ammo when i picked up my pistol and was trying to decide. looks like its the preferred choice recommended by you folks. There ammo always looks the cleanest of all those I have looked at too lol. The 8mm rounds are things of beauty.
 
I normally run 124 gr in my CZ's. Many find that the 115 gr ammo has a "snappier" recoil with greater muzzle flip, which takes a little more time to reacquire the target during rapid fire.
 
Where in the GTA are you picking up the ammo? You don't want to consider ordering some in, that will give you more options for brands and lower recoil ammo?

I don't own a CZ personally but I just got a Tanfoglio which is said to be a copy of CZ design, and I prefer heavier gr 9mm ammo, not just for that pistol but for all my 9mm guns. Preferably I buy 147gr or 124gr, because as mentioned 115gr tends to be more snappier in the recoil, making accurate double taps and rapid firing harder. When I got into shooting I did't know the difference between the different gr's, until an IPSC competitor at my range let me shoot his pistol and explained he prefers 147 because it works the best for him in his pistol. He was reloading but same concept as factory ammo

Since then I have passed on the same info when I can, and I have given people at my range 147 to try when they are shooting 115 and everyone notices the difference, so you might want to try a box or 2 of different brands and gr before investing in bulk. Im sure all will fire just fine, but different ammo's can improve your shooting when you find the one your pistol likes to eat the best
 
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Do yourself a favour and buy a 15lb recoil spring and install it if you are going to be shooting factory ammo. You don't need to do this, but it will save a lot of wear to your slide
 
Although not in your list but Federal AE and PMC Bronze 124gr FMJ gives me the same results as S&B in my CZ. I would also consider these two brands if I were you.
 
It would be a good idea to purchase a few different brands of 9mm in various bullet weights, that would give you a chance to see which would be better for you and the pistol. After you find one that you prefer then you can purchase them in 1000 round cases.
 
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If you intend to reload I would stay away from S&B. From experience the S&B brass can have overly tight primer pockets. I have used 38spl brass from S&B that I swear had military crimped pockets. The other brands mentioned should be fine. If you are only going to shoot factory and not reload than S&B is as good as any. I prefer the 124 gr due to less snappy recoil. Personal choice and the 115 gr ammo is often less expensive.

Take Care

Bob
 
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