School me on ammo selection for shooting suppressed.

[Willy Leadwell]

I'm still new to the suppressor world and got myself familiar with the rimfire stuff, but now I'm on to 9mm and soon .30. Want to drop some coin on a fair amount of 9mm to run in my 5.5" barrel SBR & HK pistol. From what I gather all 147gr. will be subsonic in this setup, but is it worth it to buy subsonic specific ammo? Is it really that much cleaner/quieter? I've looked at different options through freedom munitions, but reviews seem to be mixed on them. Anyone got some nuggets of wisdom to drop on me here?

 

[Righter13]

anything 147gr should be good. Stay away from the federal "suppressor" stuff. 147 is quieter

 

[Red Dawn]

I'm new to the quiet game too and have seen and shot 147gr through a couple suppressors and yes they are a lot more quiet. I saw these in an email may be worth getting some reviews from some members here if they have shot any of it.

Fed American Eagle 124gr

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/prod...l&utm_medium=brse-email&utm_campaign=prodbrse

 

[Red Dawn]

anything 147gr should be good. Stay away from the federal "suppressor" stuff. 147 is quieter

Is the federal suppressor stuff dirty or does it jam and misfire. It seems to be fairly reasonable on the price.

 

[PewPewPewCo]

I'm new to the quiet game too and have seen and shot 147gr through a couple suppressors and yes they are a lot more quiet. I saw these in an email may be worth getting some reviews from some members here if they have shot any of it.

Fed American Eagle 124gr

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/prod...l&utm_medium=brse-email&utm_campaign=prodbrse

It's just not as quiet IMO, 147gr is the way to go

 

[Righter13]

Is the federal suppressor stuff dirty or does it jam and misfire. It seems to be fairly reasonable on the price.

It's just louder then 147. It's louder then 147 but quieter then 115

 

[DoglegArms]

Watch the video in my ad

http://www.southeasttraders.com/index.php?threads/GemTech-Multimount-9mm-300BLK-Can-$339.4140/

 

[Willy Leadwell]

So the regular federal american eagle 147gr. is ok, just stay away from the suppressor stuff?

 

[Willy Leadwell]

Watch the video in my ad

http://www.southeasttraders.com/index.php?threads/GemTech-Multimount-9mm-300BLK-Can-$339.4140/

I never planned to go with 115. My question was basically is the suppressor specific or subsonic labeled ammunition worth the extra cost vs. standard 147gr. loads.

 

[DarthVader]

The federal "suppressor" ammo is 124gr, but subsonic. 147 is quieter. My favorite right now is the Prvi 158gr. Very quiet.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

The federal "suppressor" ammo is 124gr, but subsonic. 147 is quieter. My favorite right now is the Aguila 158gr. Very quiet.

I did come across some 158gr. somewhere and was wondering if it would make a difference. A bit pricey if I remember right.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

Anyone have experience with Freedom Munitions?

 

[DarthVader]

I did come across some 158gr. somewhere and was wondering if it would make a difference. A bit pricey if I remember right.

I honestly don't remember. But it does run well and sounds good.

 

[DoglegArms]

I never planned to go with 115. My question was basically is the suppressor specific or subsonic labeled ammunition worth the extra cost vs. standard 147gr. loads.

Got it. Subsonic labeled ammo is just saying Fps is less than 1126ft/sec. Any 147gr will do as its inherently subsonic 980ft/sec. Same with 230gr 45ACP.

 

[DoglegArms]

Anyone have experience with Freedom Munitions?

Yes. I purchased 1k rounds about 2 yrs ago and ran fine. But I heard somewhere they had issues lately. Maybe on ODT.

@NWS posted a thread 1k rnds 147gr for $300 free shipping.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

@NWS posted a thread 1k rnds 147gr for $300 free shipping.

Well that just means he's done with it. It probably has KY jelly and fecal matter all over it now. It'll just gum up my guns.

 

[DoglegArms]

Well that just means he's done with it. It probably has KY jelly and fecal matter all over it now. It'll just gum up my guns.

Sorry it's $350 shipped

http://www.ammoclearance.com/product-p/lh9mm147rn.htm

 

[Red Dawn]

Some deals at SGammo

http://www.sgammo.com/catalog/pistol-ammunition/9mm-luger-ammo

 

[DarthVader]

Some deals at SGammo

http://www.sgammo.com/catalog/pistol-ammunition/9mm-luger-ammo

That Speer Lawman 147 tmj looks like a pretty good deal. The TMJ would help minimize lead fouling also.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

Sorry it's $350 shipped

http://www.ammoclearance.com/product-p/lh9mm147rn.htm

Oh, I see. He posted a link to a deal, not actually selling it himself. So no KY jelly and fecal matter FTF issues....