Which is best, Gold Dot HP 115 gr. or 124 gr.?

[Mullin]

I'm just back from the range where I ran 25 rounds of American Eagle 124 gr. FMJ and 25 rounds of Fiocchi 124 gr. JHP through my new Stealth.  The A.E. went through without a hitch.  But after a 10 minute cool down period, the Fiocchi had 1 FTE and 1 FTF.  Although the Fiocchi works fine with my Glocks, obviously they aren't the right HD or PD choice for the R9.

I've seen a number of recommendations in this forum for Speer Gold Dot HP, so I browsed various ammo pages and found Gold Dot 115 gr. HP and Gold Dot 124 gr. HP (neither are +P).  FWIW, these loads are both $24.95/50 on Ammo To Go.  Before ordering one of the other, I thought it would be a good idea if I asked here which should be the most reliable in my R9, the 115 gr. or the 124 gr.?

Thanks in advance . . .

[MRC]

Both seem to work fine in mine.  If I were you, I would get some of each and make your own determination of what is best for your pistol.

[Z]

I agree 100% with MRC. It is whatever runs the best in your PUP.

[kjtrains]

I do agree with that rationale as well.    

[Mullin]

Has anyone had problems with either load?

[kjtrains]

I do remember one Forum member had a problem with the 124 gr. Gold Dots, but he had a problem with Winchester 115 gr. Silvertips as well.  Think it was gun related, however, never did hear what the problem was.

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=Classifieds;action=display;num=1289124395;start=16#16

[Z]

I have only experienced 115 GD. They have worked 100% reliable in all of my PUPs

I somehow cannot find the time to try different ammo out. I use what works. I also have a local gun shop that always carries it.

[margator]

One more vote for the 115's...been flawless!

[yankee2500]

No problems with 115, 124, or 147gr Gold Dots.

[kjtrains]

John.  Your Robar treated R9 shoots anything!    

[Lchavezmisc]

Used 115 gr Speer gold dots today and they performed flawlessly. I also shot silver tips without issue, but the gold dots just placed better for me.

[Mullin]

which should be the most reliable in my R9, the 115 gr. or the 124 gr.?

I've just ordered 2 boxes of the GD 115 gr. JHP and 2 boxes of the GD 124 gr. JHP.  After they arrive, I'll run 25 of each through the R9 and report back here how they perform.

Although the Fiocchi's gave me problems with the R9, they performed fine with my three 9mm Glocks.  So I've put big labels on the boxes saying, "For Glocks Only"!  

Thanks to everyone for all the tips, but keep posting if you have more information that might be of interest.

- Bill

[yankee2500]

I think if you loaded stones instead of bullets into your brass the Glock would shoot them.  I have shot every imaginable type of ammo through my G-19 in the 20 + years I've had it, probably fired some things I shouldn't have but it just keeps on shooting.

[kjtrains]

Yep!  Mine does the same thing.  Eats Remingtons like it was premium ammo.    

[RickP]

There was a chart posted a couple years ago showing the difference in expansion between 115 and 124gr gold dots fired from the R9. Basically the 115gr expanded perfectly and the 124gr didn't. I have a copy, but with my new service provider have no way to post it. If someone with posting ability will PM me with their email address, I will send them the picture for posting.

Rick