Posted: 12/14/2008 1:26:42 PM EDT
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Has anyone tried or used "Double Tap" ammo? I'm researching some ammo for my 9mm carry piece and it'd down to the normal group- Federal HST, Gold dot, and Ranger T.
But I have found this Double Tap ammo. http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_37 Supposedly, a 9mm +p 124 gr Gold Dot is getting 1295 fps out of a 4in poly barrel. (461 ft-lbs) And a 9mm +p 147 gr Gold Dot is getting 1120 fps out of a 4in poly barrel. (409 ft-lbs) I don't know about you, but I think that's pretty impressive. Considering the following standard loads out of a 4in barrel. (I believe a glock 19) Federal HST 124 +p velocity 1200 fps (396 ft-lbs) Federal HST 147 +p velocity 1050 fps (359 ft-lbs) Gold Dot 124 +p velocity 1220 fps (409 ft-lbs) Of course all of the velocities listed are probably 10-20fps higher than what they actually are, but even then the "performance gaps" between the rounds stay the same proportionately. I know some 10mm guys have used this stuff and said it is indeed hot. Has anyone here used it? It seem like a really good load for 9mm, almost putting it up to 40S&W power. |
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Velocity and muzzle energy aren't everything. Every bullet is designed to perform within a certain velocity window, so if you step outside of that you are in uncharted waters. what he said ^ AND Why buy their stuff when you can get the exact same thing from Speer If +P+ and high velocity is what trips yer trigger, then get some W-W 127gr +P+ Ranger T, or Speer 115gr +P+ Gold Dot in 50rd boxes online |
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Velocity and muzzle energy aren't everything. Every bullet is designed to perform within a certain velocity window, so if you step outside of that you are in uncharted waters. what he said ^ AND Why buy their stuff when you can get the exact same thing from Speer If +P+ and high velocity is what trips yer trigger, then get some W-W 127gr +P+ Ranger T, or Speer 115gr +P+ Gold Dot in 50rd boxes online Even then, the Ranger Ts are getting about 1225 fps. (423 ft-lbs) I thought the Ranger Ts didn't expand as much as the Gold dots or HSTs. (a small amount I know) Here's a pic of a GD 124gr +p that was shot into water and expanded to over an inch. Granted I think this is pushing the 124's capabilities. I imagine the 147 would be best since it has more lead in it. 
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