Best Powder for 9mm? - Page 3

LE-28 · August 6, 2023, 08:29 PM

My two favorites for 9mm have been Titegroup and BE-86. They are both very accurate in the pistols and rifles I have shot these 9mm loads in.
I like Power Pistol for low power .357 Mag loads, it downloads well, stays clean, and seems very accurate to me.

**Mike Irwin** · August 7, 2023, 07:12 AM

"IF you think Red Dot is dirty, try FFFg. "

I've fired black powder cartridges that were likely cleaner than those Red Dot loads, or at least equal to them in the amount of crap left behind.

Jim Watson · August 7, 2023, 09:50 AM

A friend and I found ourselves with part of a can of Red Dot after we decided we did not like it in 12 gauge as well as 700X or W452. We used it up in pistols. It was erratic at .38 wadcutter and .45 midrange level but did fine in ball ammo.

458winshooter · September 2, 2023, 03:11 PM

Vitvouri 3N37 or 3N38 and +1 to Power Pistol

cdoc42 · September 2, 2023, 10:45 PM

This series of opinions sounds like the advice I read when looking for a recommendation for trout flies. The most successful fly is the one that you use most often.

JKP · September 4, 2023, 01:43 PM

I used to use Unique, until covid and i couldn't find it anymore. The I switched to Titegroup, but it seems to heat up my barrels more - great hand warmer in the winter. I like Universal, but now it is also hard to find. Now I am using W231 and CFEP. They work fine, are available, and require less than HS-6.

buckey · September 26, 2023, 09:43 AM

Have 8 or 10 9mm powder's on hand but the only 2 one needs are Sport Pistol for target and Ramshot Silhouette for serious business!

reynolds357 · October 20, 2023, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP-44

Specifically, to push a 124gr FMJ, Precision Delta bullet at 1100-1150 (5" barrel), and as accurate as possible at that velocity?

AA7

rc · October 21, 2023, 05:16 PM

I've tried a bunch but one of the most consistent in 40 and 9 is Universal Clays. Better than 231 in these cartridges and very economical. AA7 is designed for carbine 9 but flashy and requires a heavier charge. I believe the BE powder was designed for NATO 9. Unique is also a good one for 9.

August 7, 2023, 07:12 AM	#52
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	"IF you think Red Dot is dirty, try FFFg. " I've fired black powder cartridges that were likely cleaner than those Red Dot loads, or at least equal to them in the amount of crap left behind. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 2, 2023, 03:11 PM	#54
458winshooter Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Transplanted to Ridgeland,SC Posts: 606	9mm powders Vitvouri 3N37 or 3N38 and +1 to Power Pistol

August 6, 2023, 08:29 PM	#51
LE-28 Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 759	My two favorites for 9mm have been Titegroup and BE-86. They are both very accurate in the pistols and rifles I have shot these 9mm loads in. I like Power Pistol for low power .357 Mag loads, it downloads well, stays clean, and seems very accurate to me.

August 7, 2023, 09:50 AM	#53
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,546	A friend and I found ourselves with part of a can of Red Dot after we decided we did not like it in 12 gauge as well as 700X or W452. We used it up in pistols. It was erratic at .38 wadcutter and .45 midrange level but did fine in ball ammo.

September 2, 2023, 10:45 PM	#55
cdoc42 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,687	This series of opinions sounds like the advice I read when looking for a recommendation for trout flies. The most successful fly is the one that you use most often.

September 4, 2023, 01:43 PM	#56
JKP Member Join Date: May 3, 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 90	I used to use Unique, until covid and i couldn't find it anymore. The I switched to Titegroup, but it seems to heat up my barrels more - great hand warmer in the winter. I like Universal, but now it is also hard to find. Now I am using W231 and CFEP. They work fine, are available, and require less than HS-6.

September 26, 2023, 09:43 AM	#57
buckey Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2016 Posts: 148	Have 8 or 10 9mm powder's on hand but the only 2 one needs are Sport Pistol for target and Ramshot Silhouette for serious business!

October 21, 2023, 05:16 PM	#59
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,769	I've tried a bunch but one of the most consistent in 40 and 9 is Universal Clays. Better than 231 in these cartridges and very economical. AA7 is designed for carbine 9 but flashy and requires a heavier charge. I believe the BE powder was designed for NATO 9. Unique is also a good one for 9.