Does 115 grain have more recoil than 124 grain?

This may be a silly question but i found the recoil while shooting at the range 115 grain had more recoil than a 124 grain. The pistol was virtually recoiling too much and hurting my hand.

What grain should I use in my 9mm?

The usual bullet weights for 9mm Luger range from 115 to 147 grains. Lighter and heavier bullets can be had, but they are not common for factory loads. The heavy bullets are generally 158-grains, but 165-grain bullets can also be had.

Should I shoot 115 grain or 124 grain 9mm?

The difference is that 124 grain is heavier. So, the difference between a 115-grain round and a 124-grain round is the weight, sure. However, that’s just the first and biggest difference, not the only difference. When you change the weight of a round, you do more than just make it heavier.

Is 124 grain better than 115 grain?

Is 115 grain 9mm good for self defense?

The goal is to point out that the 115 gr. FMJ 9mm round is a great choice for practice and for matches, but don’t load your self defense handgun with that same ammunition. The safest choice for self-defense purposes is a hollow point round, regardless of the caliber.

Is 124 grain or 115 grain better?

Can you use 115 grain for self defense?

For self-defense, shoot your specific 9mm handgun with 115 grain and with 147 grain bullets at 25 yards and less to see if you find, like I did, that the heavier 147 grain bullet hits the target higher almost every time.

Is 115 grain ammo good for self defense?

Is a higher grain bullet better?

If you want effectiveness for defensive situations, larger game or combat, then higher-grain cartridges will get the job done. The heavier the bullet, the better expansion and penetration you’ll get on impact. This means quicker and more humane kills.

What is 124 grain?

124 Grains =. 8.0350648 Grams. (rounded to 8 digits) A grain is a unit of weight originally based on the weight of a seed, but now defined as 1/7000 th of a pound. It is used to weigh bullets, arrows, and sometimes medication. A gram is a unit of weight equal to 1/1000 th of a kilogram.

What is 115 grain ammo?

Grain (often written as gr) refers to the weight of a bullet. The 115 gr 9mm bullet is the standard weight for the 9mm Luger, while the slightly heavier 124 gr bullet is the military style 9mm NATO.

What are grains in bullets?

The grain of a bullet is the weight, in the scale of grains, of the projectile (more detail oriented reloaders and the like may also account for the weight of the lubrication applied to the bullet to seat it into the case). One grain is apx. equivalent to 0.06 grams.