M&P 9 .... lead or jacketed

[basicbill]

I hope this isn't too much of a newbie question but here goes anyway.

I'm just getting into the sport and I have decided on a M&P9.

I also want to get into reloading so can anyone inform me on the pros and cons of shooting lead vs jacketed bullets only?

I know the economics of 9mm reloading may be questionable but this won't be my only firearm purchase!

 

[IM_Lugger]

I don't like shooting lead because it makes cleaning more difficult. Plus don't like the extra smoke that comes from shooting lead.

M&P will handle lead bullets just fine tho. Personally I go with copper plated, cheaper than FMJ and a lot cleaner than lead.

 

[heavenIsAlie]

plated berrys for me, looked at lead but decided against it for the reasons listed above

 

[enefgee]

I've shot tons of lead, all outdoors (I probably wouldn't shoot lead indoors). Works fine, and with the right load excellent accuracy.

 

[burnaby]

Shoot plated if the price diff is small.

Casting your own lead bullets save a lot but proper lead is hard to find these days.

 

[Cammy7s]

I'd go plated unless your really trying to save $, then go with lead, but you might need to clean your gun a little more often. I started reloading with lead and found that I just like plated way more for ease of reloading and cleaner shooting. Just my personal preference though really.

 

[notsorichguy]

I shoot ALOT of lead out of M&Ps.

But that is only because some of the ranges I shoot at only allow lead projectiles (stoopid CFO rules).

If I had my way it would be a steady diet of Berrys 124gr HP pills!

Cheers!