9mm Ammo?

[chuck]

Have been reloading for over 50 years so I am not a novice, but have never reloaded for the 9mm could use some advice on what weight slugs to use, Thanks in advance.

 

[gunman42782]

For just plinking I have always used 115 grain.

 

[loaded round]

Loading cast or jacketed bullets?

 

[Mobuck]

These days it would be "whatever you can find". 115 or 124 FMJ are good choices for just shooting stuff. See what "Montana Gold Bullets" has on hand. I used to buy 124 HP from them by the case (3500 +/- if I remember correctly) and had good results.

 

[NikA]

I've used 124-125gr plated or powder coated bullets. Compared to revolver, auto pistol (9mm and .40 in particular) is high pressure in a small case volume; need to watch OAL and crimp.

 

[DeletedMember275]

It used to be that reloading 9mm was barely cost efficient. You could often buy plinking ammo for less than, or equal to, the cost of reloading. Today, not so much. I was surfing the web yesterday, and the only 9mm ammo that I could find (115 FMJ) ran $0.66 per round. If you can locate the components (or already have them), especially primers, go for it! I personally prefer 124 grain bullets for a variety of reasons.