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There's Subsonic Ammunition And Then There's Subsonic Ammunition But with that said, let's talk about what you can use it for and when subsonic ammunition is called for. In fact, just because a round is subsonic doesn't mean it's all that quieter.

This doesn't mean you can or should shoot it without ear protection, of course you should wear hearing protection at all times while shooting. Bear in mind that not all ammunition that is inherently subsonic is necessarily quiet, however. It has uses, many of which are practical beyond merely being quieter than a typical gunshot. However, subsonic ammunition, like a hollow point, is a tool with an intended purpose. As it happens, a heck of a lot of handgun ammunition is inherently subsonic, but that doesn't necessarily mean much! Yes, that was a great range day.Subsonic Ammunition: What It Is, Why It's UsefulĪmmunition that's loaded so that the projectile travels under a certain velocity threshold is subsonic in that the bullet doesn't break the sound barrier. This ammunition was loaded on an inexpensive press (LEE Loadmaster), loaded with economical bullets (Berry’s 147 grain Plated 9mm Round Nose), and was shot through a low-cost micro pistol with outstanding results. Seriously? I wouldn’t believe it if I didn’t see it, do it, and catch it on film! Great shot placement, 95% of the velocity attained in the G17 (unsuppressed), 100% functioning, and a Standard Deviation in velocity of 2.7 FPS for 5 shots. 4/5 shots on 10″ steel at 24.1 yards (I was SHOCKED) and the following chronograph data: (click/tap to enlarge) What was harder to believe was the results. I haven’t lubricated this pistol in years- and it functioned 100% during during this testing! Hard to believe. For the testing conducted in this article, I withdrew the Kel-Tec from my IWB holster, unloaded the magazine and chamber, blew away the pocket lint, and started shooting. It’s about 15 years old, and has literally shot just about every type of 9mm ammunition I could throw at it with near 100% reliability. My Kel-Tec PF9 is my everyday city carry gun (and ranch carry outside of bear season). **Note that two shots for the Canik TP9SFX data were not recorded due to a shot alignment issue (human error) Shocker: Kel-Tec PF9 Chronograph Data The Canik TP9SFX has proven to be an accurate pistol, and this load worked well with it for sure! The accuracy for the Canik TP9SFX and the Glock 17 (without suppressor) were very comparable.Ĭhronograph Data: Glock 17 and Canik TP9SFXĪccuracy for this 147 grain subsonic load was awesome, but it was the chronograph data where things were even more impressive, with a twist! Here’s a roll-up of the Glock 17 and Canik TP9SFX data: (click/tap to enlarge) The Glock 17 (with same Bear Creek Arsenal threaded barrel) shot *slightly* better without the suppressor, but not enough to make a difference for what I have planned. This setup (Glock 17 and Osprey 45 suppressor) is the result I cared about most for this load since it’s the setup I plan to use to shoot subsonic 9mm most frequently (at least, until I get a threaded barrel for the Canik TP9SFX!). The following is a summary of this testing. I shot 5-shot groups for each pistol (multiple sets) until things settled down and “round groups” were observed.

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For the testing of this 147 grain 9mm load, I shot 5-shot groups through my Glock 17 (with and without Osprey 45 Suppressor), and my Canik TP9SFX (see this article for full review of that pistol). It literally takes the “human factor” out of the equation. The Ransom Rest is an invaluable tool for testing handgun accuracy. Primer: Remington 5 1/2 Small Pistol (Magnum, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK).Bullet: Berry’s 147 grain plated 9mm Round Nose.Always cross-reference load data with manufacturer’s published data. Ultimate Reloader is not responsible for errors in load data on this website. Here’s the components used for the load featured in that article/story:

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