9mm self defense ammo

[wyntrout]

I buy SD ammo online (not much out there right now) in the 50 round LE boxes. Much cheaper (even with S&H when buying bulk) than the 20 round boxes. I stick with any of the following:
124 gr standard or +P Speer Gold Dot
124 gr standard or +P Federal HST's
124 gr standard or +P Winchester Ranger-T series.
They are all proven stoppers.

Online, these have been priced from about $25 a box of 50 to $35, depending on the dealer, but the Short Barrel stuff is only available in 20-rd boxes, so far.
Underwood makes decent ammo using Gold Dot bullets, and their +P stuff is pretty reasonably priced in boxes of 50... Under $30 a box. If they HAVE it IN STOCK, they ship quickly, but are probably overwhelmed with orders, too.

http://www.underwoodammo.com/9mmluger.aspx

I just checked, and they are OUT of 9mm.

The "feeding frenzy" and panic have created shortages and seller markets... where some dealers resort to "scalping"... supply and demand.

Wynn

[Yogi 117]

Online, these have been priced from about $25 a box of 50 to $35, depending on the dealer, but the Short Barrel stuff is only available in 20-rd boxes, so far.
Underwood makes decent ammo using Gold Dot bullets, and their +P stuff is pretty reasonably priced in boxes of 50... Under $30 a box. If they HAVE it IN STOCK, they ship quickly, but are probably overwhelmed with orders, too.

http://www.underwoodammo.com/9mmluger.aspx

I just checked, and they are OUT of 9mm.

The "feeding frenzy" and panic have created shortages and seller markets... where some dealers resort to "scalping"... supply and demand.

Wynn

I personally don't use the GDSB, so I don't have to worry about buying the 20 round boxes. You are spot on regarding the 50 round box prices, that's why I usually buy 15-20 boxes (FMJ's & JHP's) at a time, still saves over buying locally. I have not tried the underwoodammo, so thx for that tip, I will check them out. Can't wait to see what online buying prices will be in the future, this is getting crazy!

[addictedhealer]

Gander mountain has speer. Little pricey yes but same outcome if just buying a box or two compared to online.

[aferguson27]

Thanks for all the info about where to look and it has given me some more stuff to read about!!

[RRP]

Today, my Walmart had a good supply of WWB, in .40 and 45. Supply dribbles in and sells fast, so the shelves are often bare. It really is hit-or-miss. Buy it when you see it.