Sig SP2022 9mm with +p+

rielazegui · May 2, 2013, 02:06 PM

I would like to shoot buffalo bore 9mm+p+ from my Sig 2022 but cannot find any info if it is safe to do so. I read that it can shoot +p but not really anthing on +p+.

Gaerek · May 2, 2013, 02:16 PM

+P+ is a marketing term that has no real definition, whereas 9mm +P is a SAAMI standard load. +P+ generally means higher pressure than +P, but how much higher isn't standard. Generally speaking, you should be OK, but I don't know for sure. I'd say give Sig a call or email them your question. Though, I doubt they'd recommend it, even if the gun can handle it.

allaroundhunter · May 2, 2013, 02:19 PM

Can your gun handle it? Probably, just don't give it a steady diet of them. Will Sig help you in the event that it damages your gun (or you)? Not a chance.

rielazegui · May 2, 2013, 02:25 PM

I think I will stick to +p. I dont see a FMJ that is just +P on buffalo bore, only the +P+ or +P HP. Does anyone recommend a particular 9mm +P FMJ?

allaroundhunter · May 2, 2013, 03:09 PM

Why are you wanting a +P FMJ? If it is to mimic what you carry then I would say good choice, but for just practice you would be spending more money than necessary. A slightly hotter 9mm load that isn't labeled '+P' is Winchester 9mm NATO.

Gaerek · May 2, 2013, 03:28 PM

I was about to say, look for 9x19 NATO. They're loaded hotter (pretty close to +P if I'm not mistaken) than standard ammo. I also believe that Speer makes a 124gr +P FMJ under their Lawman line. It's probably tough to find right now.

Honestly, if you want to mimic your carry load, you might want to consider getting into reloading. I haven't bit that bullet yet, but I am planning to by the end of the year. It'll save me money in the long run, and I can customize my loads.

TunnelRat · May 2, 2013, 04:16 PM

I carry Speer Gold Dot 124 gr +P. I practice with whatever I can find. Now the power is certainly different, can really feel the Gold Dots whip that slide back, but I haven't seen a difference in point of impact. That is my major concern, whether or not the bullets will go where I am aiming. I find that my point of impact really only changes from 115 gr bullets when I go up to 147 gr bullets.

ClydeFrog · May 2, 2013, 10:37 PM

On SIG's own FAQ area, www.sigsauer.com , says NOT to shoot any +P+ ammunition with SIG Sauer firearms.

My local metro PD which has roughly 800 sworn officers uses the SIG classic models in P226R & P229R with to my knowledge, the Ranger T 127gr +P+ JHP.

The PD has used Ranger Ts for years & the P226 model since 1990-1991.

CF

6.8 · May 3, 2013, 01:02 AM

Is it a modern service pistol? Then yes. The older ones, maybe not. If you have a fair amount of shooting experience I say let er rip. If that Master Race 9mm can't handle a few hundred rounds of +p+ Send it to the Russian Front

May 2, 2013, 02:06 PM	#1
rielazegui Junior Member Join Date: May 1, 2013 Posts: 4	Sig SP2022 9mm with +p+ I would like to shoot buffalo bore 9mm+p+ from my Sig 2022 but cannot find any info if it is safe to do so. I read that it can shoot +p but not really anthing on +p+.

May 2, 2013, 03:09 PM	#5
allaroundhunter Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2012 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,670	Re: Sig SP2022 9mm with +p+ Why are you wanting a +P FMJ? If it is to mimic what you carry then I would say good choice, but for just practice you would be spending more money than necessary. A slightly hotter 9mm load that isn't labeled '+P' is Winchester 9mm NATO.

May 2, 2013, 04:16 PM	#7
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	I carry Speer Gold Dot 124 gr +P. I practice with whatever I can find. Now the power is certainly different, can really feel the Gold Dots whip that slide back, but I haven't seen a difference in point of impact. That is my major concern, whether or not the bullets will go where I am aiming. I find that my point of impact really only changes from 115 gr bullets when I go up to 147 gr bullets. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

May 2, 2013, 10:37 PM	#8
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	SIG Sauer... On SIG's own FAQ area, www.sigsauer.com , says NOT to shoot any +P+ ammunition with SIG Sauer firearms. My local metro PD which has roughly 800 sworn officers uses the SIG classic models in P226R & P229R with to my knowledge, the Ranger T 127gr +P+ JHP. The PD has used Ranger Ts for years & the P226 model since 1990-1991. CF

May 2, 2013, 02:16 PM	#2
Gaerek Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 939	+P+ is a marketing term that has no real definition, whereas 9mm +P is a SAAMI standard load. +P+ generally means higher pressure than +P, but how much higher isn't standard. Generally speaking, you should be OK, but I don't know for sure. I'd say give Sig a call or email them your question. Though, I doubt they'd recommend it, even if the gun can handle it.

May 2, 2013, 02:19 PM	#3
allaroundhunter Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2012 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,670	Can your gun handle it? Probably, just don't give it a steady diet of them. Will Sig help you in the event that it damages your gun (or you)? Not a chance.

May 2, 2013, 02:25 PM	#4
rielazegui Junior Member Join Date: May 1, 2013 Posts: 4	I think I will stick to +p. I dont see a FMJ that is just +P on buffalo bore, only the +P+ or +P HP. Does anyone recommend a particular 9mm +P FMJ?

May 2, 2013, 03:28 PM	#6
Gaerek Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 939	I was about to say, look for 9x19 NATO. They're loaded hotter (pretty close to +P if I'm not mistaken) than standard ammo. I also believe that Speer makes a 124gr +P FMJ under their Lawman line. It's probably tough to find right now. Honestly, if you want to mimic your carry load, you might want to consider getting into reloading. I haven't bit that bullet yet, but I am planning to by the end of the year. It'll save me money in the long run, and I can customize my loads.

May 3, 2013, 01:02 AM	#9
6.8 Junior member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 316	Is it a modern service pistol? Then yes. The older ones, maybe not. If you have a fair amount of shooting experience I say let er rip. If that Master Race 9mm can't handle a few hundred rounds of +p+ Send it to the Russian Front