9mm Ammo

Released in 1902, the 9mm started in Germany and quickly swept the world with its incredible prowess. Accurate, reliable, and incredibly effective, the 9mm has proven itself for over one hundred years. In fact, as of 2014 the FBI declared it to be the best round for self defense, and with its manageable recoil and self defense capabilities.

Federal has been providing America with some of its favorite ammunition since 1922, giving the American people the high quality ammunition they need. Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal ammo is loaded with high quaity components in the USA.

Firing at 1200 feet per second, these 9mm +P rounds are a great choice for self defense applications. Each jacketed hollow point bullet weights in at 124 grains and is loaded into a premium nickel-plated brass casing. These rounds have the high speed, incredible expansion, and terminal performance you need to stop an assailant without a hitch.

As one of Federal's best Law Enforcement rounds, these 9mm loads deliver top performance in those critical moments. Each round contains an HST jacketed hollow point bullet which offers consistent expansion and ability to break through barriers. Firing at 1,000 feet per second, these new production rounds are loaded into boxer-primed, nickel-plated brass casings and are non-corrosive.

Federal has gained a reputation for delivering premium products since 1922. Federal Premium is a part of Vista Outdoor Sporting and is headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota. Their ammunition is proudly loaded in the USA. Pick up this 1000 rounds case of Federal Premium HST self defense ammunition today!

Federal Premium HST cartridges are one of the best options you can choose for your 9mm Luger defensive firearms. The HST cartridge design uses a jacketed hollow-point (JHP) projectile with a large cavity surrounded by relatively long segments in the copper jacket; this promotes wide expansion on impact with the threat, producing a larger cavity for a more positive stop. These 9mm bullets weigh 124 grains which is a NATO-standard medium weight for the caliber and will leave the muzzle at 1,150 for proper penetration.

In addition, these cartridges feature new brass casings which are nickel coated for smooth and reliable feeding. Furthermore, casings are crimped to the projectile cannelure to prevent bullet setback. The powder fueling HST rounds has flash suppressant in its mixture so that a shooter can maintain situation awareness and perform more accurate follow-up shots.

Federal Premium ammunition has been trusted by hunters to put food on the table, law enforcement officers to defend life, and competitive shooters to bring home Gold Medals. Accompany your bulk defense order with 9x19mm FMJ rounds from Widener's diverse selection and you'll a nice stash to support many range sessions to come.

If you are looking for a super high quality round for self defense and real feel practicing, Speer Gold Dot LE is just for you. Used by civilians and law enforcement alike, Speer ammo has been proven under taxing conditions and shown itself to be the top round on the market.

With 147 grain, 9mm, jacketed hollow point rounds, you are set for anything that may come your way. The extra jacket that comes with the jacketed hollow point bullets helps add massive expansion, assisting with stopping power and damage. 1000 rounds of Speer Gold Dot LE is enough to keep you fully stocked on self defense ammunition and even use some for practicing. Dont' miss out on this incredible deal.

Speer Gold Dot ammunition is a trusted source of law enforcement cartridges. These 9mm +P rounds have 124-grain jacketed hollow point bullets, ensuring consistent cycling in the chamber with outstanding performance from the barrel to the target. With this box, you’ll have 1,000 cartridges that are built for outstanding performance and ballistic results.

These 9mm +P cartridges deliver excellent statistics from the barrel to the target. They have a muzzle velocity of 1,150 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 364 foot-pounds. Even at 50 yards, they fly at 1,039 feet per second and have a power of 297 foot-pounds. With this power, the jacketed hollow point can expand and penetrate as required.

Speer is a member of Vista Outdoors, a leading brand in outdoor products. Speer makes bullets and loaded ammunition for many different purposes, including training and personal defense. The Gold Dot brand is made specifically for service-class handguns and law enforcement.

Many concealed carriers and police officers trust Speer Gold Dot hollow points to deliver when they need to protect themselves. These 9mm Luger cartridges are a particularly well-liked choice because they fire a balanced weight 124 grain bullet that offers a strong combination of expansion and penetration. This is a standard pressure load producing a muzzle velocity of 1,150 feet per second; it will produce relatively mild recoil even in compact firearms.

Gold Dot bullets are formed using a molecularly bonded jacket and core as well as an expansion cavity constructed in two stages and customized for the caliber and weight of the projectile. They have virtually zero risk of core-jacket separation.

Speer Gold Dot ammunition is loaded in Lewiston, Idaho using nickel-plated brass cases. The non-corrosive primers are made by Speer's sister company CCI, also based in Lewiston, and are well known for their reliability. Each box contains 50 cartridges.

Order this box pf Speer Gold Dots and you’ll get 50 jacketed hollow point rounds from one of the most respected self-defense suppliers in the world. This 115-grain 9mm ammo is excellent for autoloading handguns, as it cycles smoothly from the magazine to the chamber while the case ejects with speed and precision. The jacketed bullet gives you less fouling, while the hollow point makes these bullets extremely reliable for personal protection. Order this and you'll get a single box of 50 Gold Dot rounds.

You can count on this excellent cartridge to deliver the performance you need. With 9mm Luger rounds from Speer, you’ll be able to get the practice you need for reliable, responsible gun ownership.

The 9mm is one of the most effective and consistent handgun rounds in the country. Used for self defense and law enforcement, the cartridge is also a top choice for anyone who wants to enjoy an effective day at the gun range. With reliable performance and excellent speed, the 9mm Luger remains a popular choice all across the country.

Developed in the German Empire in 1902, the 9mm quickly became one of the most popular rounds in the world. Used all through countless wars and by many different law enforcement agencies, the 9mm has been proven for over a century of extensive use.

Since 1922, Federal has been producing some of America's favorite ammo through their high quality manufacturing and competitive price points. Whether you want something premium for self defense or economical for range training, Federal has the option for you. All of their ammo is loaded in the USA.

These 9mm +P rounds feature 124 grain HST jacketed hollow point projectiles that offer controlled expansion and adequate penetration. Each bullet leaves the barrel around 1,150 feet per second and is pressed into a premium nickel-plated brass casing that is reloadable. These are great rounds for self defense applications.

Countless gun owners and law enforcement officers trust Speer Gold Dots for their self-defense needs. Gold Dot cartridges feature bullets with a molecularly bonded design and caliber-optimized expansion profiles. They are one of the top choices for police departments in the US.

Each cartridge in this box of 50 fires a medium weight 124 grain hollow point bullet at 1,220 feet per second. This is a +P load and should be used only in firearms rated for the increased pressures. In a self-defense situation, the added velocity gained by +P ammo provides stronger expansion at the cost of increased recoil and muzzle blast. Larger firearms will generally handle these downsides better than compact ones.

Speer Gold Dots are made in Lewiston, Idaho, where Speer has been headquartered for over 50 years. They use non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases with nickel plating for enhanced durability.

Winchester’s Silvertip is one of their classic lines of ammunition – essentially unchanged over the past few decades. Why fix it if it ain’t broke?

The Silvertip bullet is a pretty little piece of hardware. This 147 grain JHP’s jacket sports a silvery nickel finish, which enhances its ability to feed smoothly as well as its appearance. Winchester engineers the Silvertip jacket’s profile to feed and chamber with the utmost reliably, and also gives it six symmetrical notches to support more uniform terminal expansion. Its pronounced hollow point nose cavity enables the JHP to translate a great deal of its available energy into wide and rapid expansion.

Let our handloading customers take heart that this round’s new production case is pure brass and a great pick for reloading! Winchester’s own non-corrosive primer and clean burning propellant work together to keep a handgun in good working order after its owner has cleared holster.

Don’t take any chances with your next self-defense ammo purchase. Go with a manufacturer that has been around for over 150 years. Pick an ammo line that has remained on the market for several decades. Invest in Winchester Silvertip!

This 9mm cartridge features a jacketed hollow point projectile – 115 grains for a flat and supersonic trajectory, and shaped to promote unfailing feeding in a semi-automatic firearm. The Silvertip bullet’s jacket is further optimized for pinpoint accuracy at practical ranges. As the bullet penetrates, its sleek, notched jacket commands uniform expansion. With 340 ft lbs of energy this load delivers the punch requisite for fast neutralization of a threat, and coupled with a deep, wide wound channel is sure to leave a mark.

A Silvertip cartridge’s reliable design doesn’t end with its bullet. These 200 rounds feature casings that are all indistinguishable from one other in terms of composition and dimensions, and their primers and propellant deliver reliable cycling as well as consistent chamber pressures.

An excellent choice if you're in search of a great 9mm Luger (9x19) round for home defense. This New Black Hills Ammunition ammo comes loaded with a 124 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) along with a Boxer primer that's loaded in a Brass case. With this package, you'll receive 20 rounds ready to fire. Plus, you know it'll come fast from our warehouse to your door because we know shooting ammo is a lot more fun than looking at it online or waiting on delivery!

The 9mm has been around since 1902 and is one of the best handgun rounds on the market. Whether you are looking to defend yourself from attackers or just want to practice your skills at the range, the 9mm has all the proven reliability and efficacy you need, shown through its over one hundred years of military, civilian, and law enforcement service and the recent report from the FBI that said that it is the best round on the market for self defense.

When you are looking for highly accurate ammunition, Black Hills is a fantastic way to go. This amazing company manufacturers match grade ammo for every single branch of the American Military, making their ammo perfect for all your shooting needs. These 9mm +P, 115 grain, jacketed hollow point, brass cased, boxer primed rounds fire at 1250 feet per second and slam into the target with phenomenal results and amazing expansion, perfect for stopping your attackers before any harm is done.

These standard pressure 9mm Luger rounds from Black Hills are a great choice for concealed carry or home defense with a suppressed pistol. As part of their red box line, Black Hills loads these rounds in factory-new brass casings that are reloadable and equipped with non-corrosive Boxer primers. The brass casing is home to clean-burning powder and a 124-grain jacketed hollow point (JHP) from Hornady's XTP design. XTP hollow points are known to expand reliably at a wide array of impact distances, causing distinct damage by driving energy into the body instead of letting the bullet fly straight through a target.

124 grains is a common weight for the 9mm caliber, especially in NATO loadings, due to its balance between manageable recoil, flat flight path, and final terminal momentum. These rounds are loaded to produce a muzzle velocity of 1,150 feet-per-second; this is a subsonic speed that pairs well with silencers since it won't produce a supersonic crack. Black Hills ammunition has a great reputation among serious competitors, military units, and even firearms manufacturers that use their products to test finished guns for accuracy.

Nosler offers their Match Grade line of ammunition to pistol and carbine owners who love grouping shots tighter than a hungry dog’s lips on a soup bone. This 9mm ammo is also great if you believe accuracy matters for self-defense (and it certainly does).

This round’s bullet is heavy at 147 grains. It gets an accordingly slow muzzle velocity, but it retains comparably more momentum as it beelines downrange. The bullet’s uniform jacket walls and form-fitted lead core both contribute to its flat trajectory, as does its symmetrical meplat. The bullet’s tip also wears radiating notches that facilitate consistent terminal expansion.

No other component in this cartridge is overlooked, either. Nosler headstamps its high quality brass case because they’re proud of it, and gives it a match grade primer so it can serve up the same ballistics as all of its brothers. Every round in this box was assembled on dedicated machinery and even came from the same lot as one another!

Founded out of a need for accurate and reliable ammo in the shortage of quality ammo after World War Two, Hornady has striven since day one to provide top of the line ammunition. Since then, they have become a forerunner in quality ammunition.

Hornady's XTP, or Extreme Terminal Performance, jacketed hollow point rounds are a great innovation in self defense ammunition. Designed for smooth flight, controlled expansion, and massive terminal expansion, these rounds will stop anything that tries to harm you. In addition, these rounds are boxer primed and brass cased, giving them reloading capabilities. With these reloadable, 124 grain, Hornady Custom, 9mm rounds, you will have no trouble protecting your family.

The 9mm was developed in the German Empire in 1902 and has been become one of the most popular cartridges in the world. Used throughout both World Wars and among law enforcement agencies and civilians for over a century, this phenomenal round has proven itself reliable and effective. Whether you are looking to defend your family or want a round with a manageable recoil to shoot at the range, the 9mm is the way to go.

Hornady has been around since 1949 and has a reputation for providing premium projectiles and finished ammunition. All of Honrady's products are proudly made in the USA using premium components.

These Hornady Custom rounds feature 147 grain XTP jacketed hollow point projectiles. The XTP bullet design offers a great balance between penetration and reliable expansion. Each bullet is pressed into a boxer primed brass casing that is reloadable. If you rely on your 9mm handgun for personal protection, you don't want to use anything but the best. These Hornady Custom cartridges are a premium choice for self defense ammunition.

Since right after World War Two, Hornady has been providing quality ammunition for all. Founded out of the need for accurate and reliable ammo, when virtually all that was available was low quality, military surplus ammunition, Hornady has continued to stay true to their mission and come to the forefront of the ammo world.

If you are looking for fantastic, self defense ammunition, Hornady Custom XTP is the round for you. XTP stands for "Extreme Terminal Performance," and this ammo does just that. These 124 grain, jacketed hollow point bullets are designed to have maximum, controlled, terminal expansion and steady trajectory. Not only is this brand exceptional, the 9mm is also a fantastic self defense round, recently declared by the FBI to be the best round of all. These phenomenal rounds are perfect for defending yourself.

Attention: Although this ammo typically features nickel-plated brass cases, supply chain issues have forced Hornady to temporarily load it with non-plated cases.

Hornady Critical Defense ammunition delivers strong penetration and expansion to stop attackers quickly and remove threats to life and limb. These cartridges come in a case of 250 and fire the Flex Tip jacketed hollow point bullet. The Flex Tip has a polymer nose inserted in the expansion cavity to provide more reliable feeding and better terminal ballistics.

Each round in this case fires a 115 grain version of the Flex Tip at a muzzle velocity of 1,135 feet per second. This is a standard pressure load that works well with compact concealed carry firearms.

Hornady ammo is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska using non-corrosive Boxer primers and brass cases.

Attention: Although this ammo typically features nickel-plated brass cases, supply chain issues have forced Hornady to temporarily load it with non-plated cases.

When you want your self-defense load to be as dependable as possible, your friends at Hornady are just the ones to turn to. This 9mm Critical Defense round is designed to feed, chamber and extract like clockwork, as well as deliver consistent recoil and ballistic performance with every trigger pull. The round’s sensitive primer reliably ignites its clean burning propellant, which is specially formulated to limit muzzle flash that would have impacted your night vision.

You can count on this round’s bullet to see you through a perilous encounter as well. It’s lightweight at only 115 grains, so recoil won’t throw your aim off too much. It’s also an FTX, which has a pliant polymer tip that will prevent the bullet’s hollow point nose cavity from choking on fabric before it can expand. The same tip also initiates violent expansion during penetration, so you’ll have the stopping power it takes to level threats fast. It’s peace of mind like only Hornady could provide, and you can depend on Wideners to ship fast and painlessly as well!

Designed in 1902, the 9mm has been around for more than one hundred years and is one of the most popular cartridges in the world. If you are looking for something to defend your family, then the 9mm is a great choice. In 2015, the FBI declared that the 9mm is the best round on the market for self defense.

Hornady has been since 1949 and is one of the world's best ammunition manufacturers. Headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, all of Hornady's components and finished ammunition are loaded in this USA.

These 9mm rounds feature the XTP jacketed hollow point projectile that weighs in at 147 grains. You can expect to see muzzle velocities around 975 feet per second and a nice balance of penetration and expansion. Hornady uses non-corrosive boxer primers and reloadable brass casings.

True to its name, this 9mm cartridge from Hornady’s Critical Defense Lite label sports a lightweight 100 grain projectile. This reduces recoil, a feature of great value to those who carry a compact firearm for personal protection and would like to lessen the recoil they’re going to incur.

This round’s FTX projectile is wholly up to the task of personal protection. It’s a hollow point bullet with soft, pink polymer inside of its nose cavity that prevents clogging during penetration and afterward facilitates reliable, intensely harmful expansion. The “Flex Tip” is pink because Hornady donates part of the proceeds they make from their Critical Defense Lite line of ammo to breast cancer research!

Danger could strike at any moment, but it’s worst when it strikes in the dark. That’s why this round’s propellant charge is formulated to generate very little light when ignited -- with reduced muzzle flash, your first shot in the dark won’t be the last you’re capable of aiming properly!

Hornady’s top shelf brass cases, noncorrosive Boxer primers and low-fouling propellant are all engineered with outstanding reliability in mind. The Nebraskan outfit’s quality assurance team is very exacting, so you can take heart that this case of ammo contains 250 of the best solutions for personal protection with a smaller pistol on the market!

If you ever have to defend your own life, you’ll have plenty to worry about without adding heavy recoil to the list. Hornady Critical Defense Lite series 9mm ammunition is engineered to produce extremely light recoil – optimal if your physique falls on the smaller end of the spectrum, or you prefer a subcompact handgun for personal protection.

This round doesn’t use strange tricks to produce significantly lighter felt recoil. You see, recoil energy is determined by four factors: firearm weight, bullet weight, propellant weight and muzzle velocity. This round’s 1,125 fps muzzle velocity out of a 4” barrel is normal for a 115 grain projectile. But because its bullet weighs only 100 grains, it simply can’t kick the shooter with very much recoil!

The bullet is Hornady’s own FTX. It is a jacketed hollow point, with a skived jacket that splits apart to ensure reliable terminal expansion. The FTX’s nose cavity contains a polymer cylinder that prevents fabric from obstructing it and compromising its ability to expand within soft tissue. (The polymer is bubblegum pink because Hornady donates a portion of their proceeds from this ammo to breast cancer research!)

Hornady loads this ammo in Nebraska with superb brass cases and Boxer primers, as well as low-flash propellant that won’t instantly blind you should you have to open fire in a dark setting.

Hornady Critical Duty ammunition is designed to stop an assailant consistently even when barriers like vehicle glass and sheet metal get in the way. Critical Duty rounds fire FlexLock bullets with a soft polymer insert that keeps material from clogging the hollow point and impairing the projectile's performance. The FlexLock also features the Interlock band to keep the core and jacket tightly bound together to prevent any risk of separation.

Each cartridge in this case of 250 (ideal for training) fires a heavy 135 grain version of the FlexLock at a muzzle velocity of 1,010 feet per second. This is a standard pressure load that will perform well in compact pistols without generating too much felt recoil.

Critical Duty ammunition is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska using non-corrosive Boxer primers and brass cases which are nickel plated for additional durability over long periods of carry.

If you are looking to defend yourself, you can't go wrong with Hornady. Founded out of the desire to provide quality ammunition to the public in the aftermath of World War Two, Hornady has become a well loved and reliable company.

Hornady's Critical Duty line of ammo features their FlexLock jacketed hollow point bullet, which is engineered to provide maximum expansion and damage, insuring that whatever danger you come across is stopped. These reloadable, brass cased, boxer primed 9mm +P rounds are some of the best self defense rounds you will find. Firing at 1110 feet per second, these 135 grain rounds are too good to pass up, so why not grab 10 boxes of 25 while you're at it?

This 9mm Luger ammunition from Federal's Hydra-Shok series offers dependable performance in a self-defense role. It uses a standard pressure load suitable for a wide variety of 9mm Parabellum handguns from the tiny Glock 43 and SIG P938 to the full-size Browning Hi-Power and SIG P226.

Each cartridge in this case of 500 fires a 124 grain jacketed hollow point bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1,150 feet per second. The distinguishing feature of Hydra-Shok bullets is a center post in the expansion cavity that enhances terminal performance and prevents clogging by foreign objects. The 124 grain bullet weight offers an excellent balance of expansion and penetration.

Federal Hydra-Shok ammo is loaded in Anoka, Minnesota using non-corrosive Boxer primers. The brass cases are nickel plated for additional durability.

This 9mm cartridge from Federal’s Personal Defense line of ammunition is brimming with features that make it an absolutely ideal solution for self-defense. Its 147 grain HST projectile has a cannelure to mechanically lock its jacket and core together, enabling it to retain nearly all of its weight as it bores through a soft target. The cutting petals it produces during penetration will completely incapacitate a threat, and it’s designed to penetrate to an efficacious depth without dangerously overpenetrating. Finally, the HST’s nose cavity resists clogging with fabric on impact so that it can expand reliably.

This cartridge feeds with certainty in a semi-automatic firearm thanks both to its specially designed nose profile and its brass casing’s smooth nickel plating. That plating further protects this round from corroding and becoming useless as the result. Federal’s sensitive primer ensures proper ignition with every pull of the trigger, and their propellant predictably ignites to produce a consistent 1,000 fps muzzle velocity.

If you own a 9mm Luger for personal defense, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to load reliable and effective self-defense cartridges. Order this box from Federal Premium Ammunition and you’ll have 20 rounds of jacketed hollow point ammo that is fast, accurate, and effective. With straight trajectories and consistent expansion, these rounds can help you in any self-defense situation.

These rounds leave the barrel with a velocity of 1,120 feet per second and an energy of 345 foot pounds, but it’s the Hydra-Shok JHP bullet that makes them truly effective. This bullets design from Federal has a unique center post that delivers consistent expansion with reliable penetration. It will deliver efficient energy transfers and retain excellent stopping power at the target.

Federal Premium Ammunition is a leading manufacturer of hunting, target-shooting, and self-defense ammo. They are based out of Minnesota and have been serving American gun owners since 1922.

The Xtreme Defender bullet is specially designed for self-defense applications – although it does not expand inside soft tissue. Instead of a hollow point nose cavity the bullet features multiple flutes in its shank. These engage soft tissue and jet them outward to create a cavernous wound cavity.

The 90 grain bullet is made out of solid copper. It can’t deposit lead residue inside a semi-auto’s barrel, its nose profile promotes more reliable feeding, and it’s immune to becoming clogged up with debris that could have impacted a hollow point bullet’s terminal performance. So resilient a bullet penetrates soft tissue as deeply as 18” – which falls right within the FBI’s test protocol guidelines.

Underwood makes their Xtreme Defender round even more reliable by loading it with a nickel-plated brass case. This slick plating generates very little friction as the round feeds and extracts, which helps to prevent jamming. Nickel is furthermore corrosion resistant, and its sheen makes the round easier to see in the chamber under poor lighting.

9mm +P ammunition is loaded to a higher pressure than regular 9mm. That gives this round a flatter trajectory, as well as more energy to exert throughout impact and subsequent penetration. Modern 9mm handguns can safely absorb an overpressure round’s greater energy, but please check if your firearm is rated for +P before firing this ammo in it.

This is a great round for home defense. From Winchester, this 9mm Luger (9x19) ammunition is New with a Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) 124 Grain bullet. You'll get 20 rounds of Nickel-Plated Brass cased ammo that's ready for your next trip out to shoot. Like every round for sale, we stand behind this ammo and have your back so rest assured you're not only getting a good deal, you're getting the peace of mind that comes along with a trusted supplier.

Your personal safety demands nothing less than the best – and Federal Personal Defense HST is quite arguably the very best 9mm +P ammunition on the market. Make no mistake: this is the same stuff Federal sells to law enforcement agencies. Only the packaging is different!

This cartridge’s 124 grain jacketed hollow point is Federal’s own HST. The HST features a hollow point nose cavity that is designed to initiate expansion following penetration of several different barriers. The HST reliably expands in diameter by 50% after passing through tough safety glass! And because of its jacket (not bonded, but intensely tough nevertheless), the HST is capable of retaining over 90% of its weight after penetrating heavy fabric, sheet steel, drywall and plywood alike.

Each Personal Defense HST cartridge features a high-quality reloadable brass case with a high-performance primer and nickel plating to promote more reliable functionality in a semi-automatic. This ammo’s propellant is formulated to emit a duller muzzle flash – optimal if you wish to avoid becoming blinded by your own gunfire.

This is overpressure ammunition. Its 1,200 fps muzzle velocity (which was recorded with a 4” test barrel) ensures ~350 ft lbs of striking energy at 25 yards, but also produces too much chamber pressure for antique handguns to safely contain. Make certain your pistol is rated for +P before ordering this ammo!

A bullet doesn’t need to expand in order to produce a much wider wound channel than its original diameter alone could account for. This 9mm ammunition by Underwood proves it!

This round features the 90 grain Xtreme Defender projectile. It is very light because it is lead-free, and its monolithic copper design at once makes it clean-shooting, balanced and extremely resilient. The Xtreme Defender punches through barriers easily, so it can reliably reach threats that are shielded by thick clothing, wallboard or even auto glass.

The Xtreme Defender lacks a nose cavity. Its nose profile makes it easier for a semi-automatic to feed without jamming, and it is also immune to becoming plugged up with debris. The monolithic bullet has multiple radial flutes machined around its tip. These force any fluid which the bullet comes into contact with to rapidly jet outward, creating a wide and instantaneous wound cavity that will quickly neutralize even the most determined threat. The Xtreme Defender consistently penetrates to depths as great as 18”, thus assuring a clean break to the vitals.

Underwood loads this 9mm ammo with nickel-plated brass cases for superior corrosion resistance and more reliable cycling through a semi-auto. They also load low-flash propellant that will preserve your night vision – very helpful in case you ever have to defend yourself in the dark.

Here is some of the most powerful 9mm ammo on the commercial market, courtesy of our friends over at Underwood of Sparta, Illinois! This is 9mm +P+ ammo, to be more precise, which generates too intense a chamber pressure to be safely fired in some firearms. But if your handgun can handle it, it’s going to deal quite the hefty dose of damage to game or a threat.

This round’s Xtreme Defender bullet weighs a mere 90 grains, which also contributes to its blistering fast muzzle velocity. The Xtreme Defender is lightweight because it is lead-free. As a solid copper monolithic bullet it cannot deposit lead residue in the barrel, nor has it got a core and jacket that could detach from one another during penetration. The Xtreme Defender consistently pierces up to 18” deep before coming to a rest within soft tissue!

The Xtreme Defender doesn’t just effectively penetrate barriers and soft tissue. Its unique drill bit profile forces fluid and soft tissue inward just before expelling them outward at extremely high velocities. This produces a cavernous wound channel inside of soft tissue, accompanied by massive internal trauma that will stop even the fiercest attacker dead in their tracks. And because the Xtreme Defender lacks a nose cavity that could clog up with debris, it reduces the chance of potentially catastrophic overpenetration!

Underwood’s ammo is great for nighttime protection. Their reduced flash powder emits a dimmer muzzle flash, so it poses less risk of deacclimating your eyesight to low lighting. This ammo additionally features nickel-plated brass cases to promote smoother cycling and protect against corrosion.

This 9mm cartridge from Federal’s Hydra-Shok Deep line of ammunition performs admirably in self-defense situations. Its 135 grain jacketed hollow point projectile features an even more robust center post than the original Hydra-Shok bullet -- that means it’s able to withstand penetration through very rugged barriers as it travels to its target. The Hydra-Shok Deep bullet provides devastating expansion during penetration, and it penetrates reliably to 15” within bare ballistic gel. That depth is considered optimal by modern FBI standards, and greatly reduces the risk of overpenetration that could put innocent bystanders in harm’s way.

This round’s nickel plated brass casing causes it to feed smoothly in semi-automatic weapons, and is also more visible in low light environments for convenient on the fly chamber checks. Its propellant is specially formulated to deliver a consistent muzzle velocity of 1,060 fps, and its Federal primer is reliable enough to guarantee a shot when you pull the trigger. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better round for your everyday carry!

New firearm owners often ask us to recommend the best ammunition for self-defense. We typically suggest a few – but when we have Federal Premium’s Personal Defense HST in stock, it always tops our list. This is exactly the same 9mm +P ammunition Federal supplies to law enforcement agencies; only its packaging is different.

This 9mm +P cartridge’s 124 grain jacketed hollow point bullet is designed to feed smoothly and exhibit superior accuracy, but that’s only the start of what makes it great for personal defense. Its nose cavity is engineered to resist getting blocked up with debris on impact. Its jacket and core are highly resilient, and resist fragmenting apart following high-velocity impact. That ensures the bullet remains able to penetrate deeply enough to effectively neutralize a threat.

As the JHP encounters resistance from soft tissue, it quickly expands. When it plunges into ballistic gelatin, it increases from its original 0.355” diameter to 0.870”; if the bullet must penetrate multiple layers of fabric before entering the gelatin, it still expands to a diameter of 0.610”.

This ammo is loaded in Minnesota with Federal’s highest-quality primers and propellant, as well as corrosion resistant and smooth-cycling nickel-plated brass cases. This is overpressure ammunition. Its heightened chamber pressure will produce a flatter trajectory and inflict greater damage to the target, but it will also damage a firearm that is not rated for +P. Please consult your firearm’s manual or manufacturer before ordering, or ask your friendly expert at Widener’s!

With strong penetration and high diameter expansion, this 9mm Luger ammunition from Winchester is a formidable choice for self-defense. These cartridges fire bonded-core PDX1 bullets, which are designed to minimize the risk of core-jacket separation and the loss of terminal performance that this entails.

Each round in this box of 20 fires a heavy 147 grain PDX1 jacketed hollow point bullet at a subsonic muzzle velocity of 1,000 feet per second. The weight of the bullet improves penetration compared to other 9mm Parabellum loads.

This ammo is loaded in Oxford, Mississippi using non-corrosive Boxer primers and nickel-plated brass cases.

When you are looking for something great for self defense and range training, the 9mm is the perfect round for you. Developed in 1902 during the reign of the German Empire, the 9mm has been used for military, law enforcement, and civilian purposes for over a century and was recently declared to be the best round on the market for self defense. Whatever your pistol shooting needs are, the 9mm has just what you need.

Black Hills has been supplying the United States' military with the match grade ammunition they need for years, showing just how accurate their ammo is. These particular rounds, however, are loaded with Barnes' TAC-XP, hollow point bullets, which give you the incredible expansion and terminal damage you need to protect yourself. Firing at 1175 feet per second, these 9mm +P, 115 grain, brass cased, boxer primed rounds are perfect for all your self defense needs.