Best 9mm Carry Ammo Recommendations

EDC_Minded · Jun 23, 2025

I'm new to concealed carry and have been overwhelmed by the options for 9mm ammo. What do you guys recommend for self-defense rounds? I'd love to hear what performs well in terms of reliability and stopping power.

Creeker · Jun 29, 2025

Hornady Critical Defense is my choice.

Outpost75 · Aug 3, 2025

On the rare occasions when I carry a 9mm handgun, my ammo of choice is the Federal 9MS 147-grain Hi-Shok JHP "white box" load. This shoots to the fixed sights of my S&W 940 revolver, produces 900 fps from the 1-7/8" barrel, expands to 0.50"+ and stops in the 4th gallon water jug. It also performs well from my Beretta 92FS.

My normal EDC is a .38 snub, but when on the road in a higher risk environment I opt for the 940 / 92FS pairing. Works for me.

Old Slater · Aug 5, 2025

If I were to get into a gunfight with a hominid, I would use Hornady Critical Defense or Federal HST. For a quadruped that might want to attack me in the woods in WV, I like Winchester M1152 115 FMJ flat point at 1320 fps. It is a +P+ load. It would make a good skull splitter.

pasound · Aug 5, 2025

I agree with Old Slater. The Winchester M1152 is a potent round, and is accurate.

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