Factory ammo your PM9 doesn’t like?

[kahr360]

I’ve decided on the PM9 for my CCW,
and now I want to know what ammo to carry.

I’m of the opinion that just about any JHP ammo is good enough, so long as it’s reliable in a gun.

So with that in mind,
I was wondering what ammunition (if any) have your PM9s had trouble with as far as reliability.

Thanks.

[Vinikahr]

It would be best to reverse the question to: which one the PM9 likes?

I tested mine with Winchester Silver Tip and Remington Golden Saber and it function well. I had not tested any other ammo yet. But a hint when buying SD ammo is to buy those that have narrower crown. Which seems to cycle better. :86:

[Dietrich]

I have yet to find a brand of ammo that causes a problem in my PM9. For target I`ve used Winchester,Remington,Monarch,Georgia Arms,Federal,American Eagle and my reloads with no problem at all.The same goes for self defense rounds,Remington Golden Saber,Winchester Ranger T series,Speer Gold Dot,Corbon DPX,Hornady Critical Defense,Federal Hydroshok and the list goes on and on. Bullet weights varied from 115 grain to 147 grain with the same results.Flawless function.My advice is to find test results for self defense ammo,pick one of the best performers that you have easy access to,make sure it works well in your handgun and then you can carry with the confidence you need.PM9s rock!

[fitzgood]

I have yet to find a brand of ammo that causes a problem in my PM9. For target I`ve used Winchester,Remington,Monarch,Georgia Arms,Federal,American Eagle and my reloads with no problem at all.The same goes for self defense rounds,Remington Golden Saber,Winchester Ranger T series,Speer Gold Dot,Corbon DPX,Hornady Critical Defense,Federal Hydroshok and the list goes on and on. Bullet weights varied from 115 grain to 147 grain with the same results.Flawless function.My advice is to find test results for self defense ammo,pick one of the best performers that you have easy access to,make sure it works well in your handgun and then you can carry with the confidence you need.PM9s rock!

+1

I haven't had any problems with anything I have feed the PM9 even during break in. I have gone through more Gold Dots than anything else. Zero issues.

[Bowhunter2001]

My PM9 doesn't like Golden Sabre 124 gr. +p. Hopefully, it will come back (at Kahr for the last 12 days for it's 2nd time) from Kahr this time and like it!

[wyntrout]

Don't invest too much in HPs with exposed or leading edges with lead. That seems to cause failures to feed as it hits the feed ramp... sometimes. The Speer Gold Dots claim to prevent that by the metal jacket flowing over the leading edge of the hollow point -- sounds good and they have a "short barrel" +P version that really sounds good. Check your feed ramp, too. Maybe a "dremel-type" polishing will help. Make sure your carry ammo functions well in your pistol, 'cause your life may depend on it. Preaching to the choir!
Wynn

[10Kahrs]

ammo

Speer gold dot 124gr +p

[Vinikahr]

My PM9 doesn't like Golden Sabre 124 gr. +p. Hopefully, it will come back (at Kahr for the last 12 days for it's 2nd time) from Kahr this time and like it!

Did you try the 115 gr?:86:

[jeepster09]

Today I ran 50 rounds of Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical HST 124 grain threw my new Black PM9 with no failures at all. I did have issue each time I put in a new magazine in, the first round would want to jam and not load; once in no problems at all. Is this a break in issue?
I was also impressed with very minimal recoil with this ammo.
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http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemD...spx?sku=AMM408


http://le.atk.com/general/federalpro...cticalhst.aspx

[roustabout]

I've had good results with Speer Gold Dot 124 gr+p and Hornady Critical Defense 115 gr. The Hornady ammo is a standard pressure load, and it shot a lot softer than did the Speer. I found that I was more accurate with the Hornady rounds.

[ltxi]

Today I ran 50 rounds of Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical HST 124 grain threw my new Black PM9 with no failures at all. I did have issue each time I put in a new magazine in, the first round would want to jam and not load; once in no problems at all. Is this a break in issue?
I was also impressed with very minimal recoil with this ammo.
:33:


AMM-408 - Ammo 9mm Federal, JHP, 124 Grain +P+, 50 Round Box Law Enforcement Sales Only, Hydra Shok,

Shouldn't happen if you're releasing from slide lock.

[jeepster09]

I agree....but it did.

[ltxi]

Polish the feed ramp and barrel hood....make sure the first round is firmly seated in the mag.

If that doesn't work, change ammunition. I like HST, but I've had some issues with it in my .40 Glocks, fwiw.

[wyntrout]

I had an instance or two with failures to feed from slide locked back, as well. I have the following defense ammo and I measured the overall lengths with a Midway caliper gauge with ~1/1000" accuracy. Notice the big difference in case lengths:

CorBon +P 125gr JHP Vel. 1250 fps 434 ft/lbs (On box) SD09125/20
OAL: 1.040" one sample 1 each failure to feed in K9 and PM9

Federal 135gr Hydra-Shok JHP 1050 fps(MZ) 330 ft/lbs (On box) PD9HS5 H
OAL: 1.097" one sample Several(about 3) failures to feed with 7-round K9 mag and PM9 7-Round mags. 6-shot mag okay.(I ordered and received 2 more 6-round mags.)

Remington Golden Saber 124gr Brass Jacketed HP 1125 fps 349 ft/lbs Factory Spec's. GS9MMB
OAL: 1.133" one sample I don't recall any failures with this ammo with only one box of 25 fired between the PM9 and the K9.
This sucker is so long, I wouldn't be surprised if there's problems with its filling the entire magazine length. It does look tight.

My experiences only with small samples:

[mitchell4198]

I've had one FTE with Monarch Brass Cased 115 grain FMJ. No other failures of any kind with 410 rounds of mixed ammo thru my PM9.