9 mm Federal 115-grain JHP

by
posted on October 26, 2010
federal-9mm-115-grain-354x200.jpg

Standard JHP loads seldom get much respect when it comes to self-defense ammunition. It seems the more modern and expensive, bonded and specialty bullets are all the rage. This does not mean standard JHP bullets are not effective. This 115-grain load from Federal performed on par with the 124-grain Speer Gold Dot load with a little less recoil. However, if you plan on having to shoot through tough barriers like wallboard and auto glass, standard JHP bullets like this will typically not hold together as well as bonded bullets.

Shooting Results
Load IV (fps) PEN (inches) ED (inch) RW (grains)
9 mm Federal 115-grain JHP 1,177 14.50 .57 114

Latest

Leupold Daylight Max Lenses
Leupold Daylight Max Lenses

First Look: Leupold Daylight Max Lenses

Polarized and ballistic-rated.

The Four Wheels

Drive your marksmanship to even higher heights of success.

First Look: Sierra MatchKing X Bullets

A long-range bullet designed for terminal performance.

First Look: Auto-Ordnance Wastelander Thompson

Inspired by a popular video game.

Brownells Launches Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Program

Accessories for your AR-15 with special "Back The Blue" pricing.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Illustrated delivered to your inbox.