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heavy bullets work better than light bullets in short barrels
it gives the powder more time to burn
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I admit to being a relative rookie, but I didn't know that. Something to keep in mind for loads for my Keltec PF9. My current load for that gun is low recoil 135 grain, so I guess I'm in decent shape. For my full-sized 9mm with a 4" barrel that I carry most of the time I currently use Ranger 115 grain +P+.
I've been considering loading a 147 grain FMJ flat point for the second round, at least for winter carry, because I've seen that particular round have significantly higher penetration. I hope that if I used it for just the second round that I'd have a better chance of keeping track of which round is the "punch-through" load.