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  • good and bad ammo list for CM9?

    I got to shoot my shiny new CM9 yesterday, and I love it! I was only able to get 137 Round down range before the range closed and kicked me out. I am going to be buying some more ammo soon, and wondered if there is a list that recommends certain ammo?

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    It will probably shoot just about anything you feed it but I'd stick with US made SAAMI ammo. I've haven't had mine long but have shot the following in it without issue:
    • American Eagle 115gr FMJ
    • American Eagle 124gr FMJ
    • UMC 115gr FMJ
    • Magtech 115gr FMJ
    • UMC 115gr HP
    • Speer Gold Dot 124gr GDHP
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    • #3
      i'm going through a box of WWB now, then i'll tap into the 1200rds of federal champion i have in reserve.
      for my sake i hope they don't give me a problem...
      i see alot of guy's buying the wolf brand @ shows just for the price but i've never used it.
      BOB

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      • #4
        Avoid flat nose bullets. Many have experienced feeding problems with them.
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        • #5
          Walmart had a bunch of PPU 9mm today and I picked up 200 rounds. Everything is so scarce around here lately I'll give it it a shot.

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          • #6
            That should be okay. Most ammo will probably work, but I would stay away from steel-cased stuff and flat-nosed bullets. I haven't run across anything that won't work in my 9mm's... PM9, K9, and P9.

            I understand that the RWS Sportline works, but some ranges ban its use because of the copper-coated mild steel-jacketed bullets that are fire hazards. I wouldn't want to start a forest fire with those things. I've seen them strike the range floor and it was like giant sparklers... sparks from the floor to the ceiling!

            If all you can find is the Tula, I'm sure that it will function... but I would rather not shoot that or Wolf. Wolf .45 stunk... gaggy smoke!

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            • #7
              I've run quite a bit of Aguila ammo thru mine. Dirty, but relatively inexpensive.

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              • #8
                Thanks guys! I tried the tula junk for the second 50 rounds mostly thinking if it will feed that, it should do most! It ate it like candy! Never skipped a beat... and it wasn't even "broke" in yet. Also did some silver bear cheap stuff, and some federal.

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                • #9
                  mine eats the blazer fmj and federal 9bp rounds without complaint.

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                  • #10
                    During my break in period, some on this site have suggested Winchester Nato and S&B due to their higher velocities. My first 50 have been the Nato rounds.

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                    • #11
                      My CM9 shoots everything. I stay away from steel cased but did shoot one box just to see if it would run.

                      For SD I have used gold dots, but now carry critical Duty in 135 gr. +P.

                      Man, now I want to go to the range just thinking about shooting it.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by stickbow9 View Post
                        During my break in period, some on this site have suggested Winchester Nato and S&B due to their higher velocities. My first 50 have been the Nato rounds.
                        Thanks!

                        Does anyone know of a "9mm ammo deal thread?" Ar-15 has one for .223 that is constantly updated all the time with recent deals that are in stock.

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                        • #13
                          some one mentioned flat tips bullet dont feed well. my experience has been the opposite. all i have shot through my gun is 147g flat nose winchester ranger fmjs with ni feeding problems.

                          oh and to the OP my advice would be to stick to 147gr ammo with this handgun. the reduced recoil/muzzle flip is very helpful with getting follow up shot on target. and (i dont want to turn this into a 115vs124vs147 debate) i personally like the 147gr 9mm the best because of its increased penetration, especially in the winter

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                          • #14
                            I haven't tried anything but 115 yet. Can you actually tell shooting 115 vs 147?

                            Does anyone have any feedback on FEED RELIABILITY 115 vs 147?

                            I am not changing thread, I want to know what will feed and won't.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by 19Delta View Post
                              I haven't tried anything but 115 yet. Can you actually tell shooting 115 vs 147?

                              Does anyone have any feedback on FEED RELIABILITY 115 vs 147?

                              I am not changing thread, I want to know what will feed and won't.
                              oh ya you can def tell the dif between 115 and 147. ive loaded both in a mag in another gun and gave it to a buddy and he was surprised how much you can tell. much louder and definite increase in recoil with 115 compared to 147.

                              *edit-oh and for your other question my cm9 feeds 147 just fine. not a single problem

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