What grain bullet is best for a Glock 17?

What grain bullet is best for a Glock 17?

The G17 is chambered for 9x19mm, also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm Parabellum, and just plain 9mm. “NATO” is 9x19mm ammunition that has a 124 grain FMJ bullet loaded for higher velocity. It will work well, and as EdF702 mentioned, it’s a good idea to break the pistol in with this high energy ammunition.

Which round is more powerful .45 or 9mm?

The larger ft-lb a bullet has, the more powerful it will be. A 45 bullet typically has 355 ft-lb of muzzle energy. For a handgun, this is an insane amount of power. 45 bullets also tend to hold more gunpowder than a 9mm.

What’s the average FPS of a Glock 17?

In summary, at least with my Glock 17, the absolute best all-around performers were essentially a cross-section of bullet weights and designs, driven at velocities of between 975 and 1300 feet per second (fps). Don’t forget my criteria: accuracy, terminal ballistic capability, functional reliability, penetration and controllability.

What’s the muzzle velocity of a Glock 22?

The same is true when we compared the SUB-2000 and the Glock 22 while shooting .40 S&W 135 gr FMJ out of both firearms. The SUB-2000 with a 16″ barrel produced a muzzle velocity of 1,398 fps and the Glock 22 with a ~5.5″ barrel produced a muzzle velocity of 1,233 fps.

How big of a Gun do you need for ballistics testing?

Ballistics testing is most often conducted with full size or “service size” handguns with barrel lengths of at least 4”. However, most armed citizens carry smaller guns with shorter barrels, which means the bullets they fire will fly at a lower velocity than what is advertised by the ammo manufacturer.

Which is more accurate Glock G17 or JHP?

Interestingly enough, 124- and 125-grain JHPs weren’t as accurate in my G17, with 3-shot 25-meter Ransom Rest groups of around 3 inches being the norm. Taken in perspective, this is still more than sufficiently accurate for the vast majority of tactical situations, especially under stress.