How to use 9mm pistol | Types of 9mm bullets
The difference between plated and jacketed bullets
The last section discussed how jacketed bullets are made. Ammunition with jacketed bullets is ideal for premium applications, such as law enforcement or hunting ammunition. Jacketed shots offer more customization and enhanced features.
There is a cost associated with this, however. The price of jacketed bullets is much higher than that of plated bullets.
A different process is used to make plated bullets. First, the lead shell is formed, slightly undersized for the bore. A vat containing copper ingots is then filled with thousands of shots. An electrical charge is applied, and copper is electroplated onto the bullets. As a result, the entire shot is plated. As many jacketed bullets have open bases, lead can vaporize, posing a health risk, primarily when used indoors for extended periods. Plating shots are also considerably less expensive than electroplating, which makes them a very economical option while still providing excellent quality.
How to use 9mm pistol ? The Right 9mm Bullet for Your Needs
Choosing the right 9mm bullet for you means considering your purpose and how that bullet fulfills that purpose. The shell must feed reliably first and foremost. It doesn’t matter if you’re a serious competitor, a home defender, or just a weekend plinker; reliability is crucial. Poor feeding is frustrating at best and dangerous at worst. The bullet must feed reliably above all else.
Legality should also be considered. Despite their rarity, it is illegal to use hollow point bullets in some jurisdictions. The wrong shell can get you in trouble with the law. You probably know about it if you live in one of these jurisdictions, but double-check if you doubt it.
Last but not least, you should consider your purpose. Are you a competitive shooter, like IDPA or USPSA? You may benefit from a flat-nose bullet if this is the case. These impacts on scoring rings will be easier to see, and you will have a greater chance of making an “A-zone” or “Down 0” hit. Do you plink? You’re best off going with standard round-nose bullets since they have the best chance of feeding reliably into any gun you want to use.
Types of 9mm bullets
You can load a variety of 9mm bullet types. There are a variety of rounds in the 9mm pistol that make it highly versatile. You choose the type of bullet based on several factors, including your firearm and use case. We’ll look at some bullet types now.
The most common type of 9mm bullet
Round Nose
Round noses have rounded profiles that make them reliable feeders. Round noses slide smoothly over feed ramps and easily find their way into chambers. Almost any firearm chambered in 9mm should be able to use this type of bullet.
Flat-point bullets
look as though they were cut off at the tip; they angle up sharply to a flat point slightly smaller than the overall diameter of the shot. It cuts a clean hole in paper targets with its flat nose. It can be easier to see if a photo misses a scoring ring, giving competitors an advantage. In some 9mm handguns, flat-point bullets won’t feed, so it’s best to test them first.
A hollow point bullet
has a cavity at the leading edge. Handgun bullets with open points are typically used for defense. A shot is intended to expand when driven at sufficient muzzle velocity. Creating a more significant wound channel limits over-penetration
Lead bullets
with no coating are called plain lead bullets. They have some significant disadvantages. Firstly, they are objectively dirty. As a result, they lead the barrel of the gun and leave a residue behind. As vaporized lead is then inhaled when shooting indoors, it can even be a health hazard. Guns with hexagonal rifling, such as the Glock family, prohibit using lead bullets because the soft lead clogs the rifling. When shooting bullet traps indoors, frangible ammunition is typically used. On impact, these bullets fragment essentially into dust. The shots are ideal for shooting in a shoot house or other dynamic training environment, but they are often inaccurate at long ranges and costly.
Full Metal Jackets
A jacket is what separates Full Metal Jackets from Jacketed Hollow Points. A copper jacket starts as a cup in the manufacturing process. The mug is shaped, filled with a lead core, and shaped into its final form. In the next section, we will discuss the pros and cons of this and compare it with plated bullets.
soft-point bullets
Some lead is exposed at the tip of soft-point bullets, usually jacketed The soft information will deform on impact, causing more kinetic energy and expansion on the target. Most 9mm bullets are used for hunting and are rare.
Differences between Berry’s Bullets and other brands
Berry’s Bullets manufactures plated 9mm bullets for competition and target practice. In addition to round nose and flat point bullet styles, we offer hollow base and hollow point bullet styles in popular bullet weights such as 100-, 115-, 124-, and 147-grain bullets. We manufacture pellets in various calibers, types, and consequences, in addition to 9mm bullets. We manufacture our bullets to exacting standards. Berry’s Bullets are proudly made in the United States and are a family-owned business focusing on exceptional quality.
