CCI Blazer Brass 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - 5200
CCI Blazer Brass 9mm Ammo 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket - 5201
New Republic Training and Range 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - RTR9BR
Magtech Steel Case 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - 9AS
Magtech Sport Shooting 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - 9A
Federal Premium Law Enforcement HST 9mm Ammo 124 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point - P9HST1
New Republic Training and Range 9mm Ammo 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket - NR912450
New Republic Training and Range 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - NR911550
Sellier & Bellot 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - SB9A
Federal Premium Law Enforcement HST 9mm Ammo 147 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point - P9HST2
CCI Blazer 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket Aluminum
Federal American Eagle 9mm Ammo 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket - AE9AP
Federal American Eagle 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - AE9DP100
Federal Law Enforcement HST 9mm Ammo 124 Grain +P Jacketed Hollow Point P9HST3
Federal American Eagle 9mm Ammo 147 Grain Full Metal Jacket
Federal American Eagle 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - AE9DP
Federal Champion 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - WM5199
Winchester USA 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - W9MM50
Magtech Sport 9mm Ammo 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket - MT9B
OUR TOP RECOMMENDATIONS
CCI Blazer Brass 9mm Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket - 5200
Our most reviewed 9mm range load, rated 4.8 stars across more than 9,700 verified reviews. Reloadable brass cases and non corrosive Boxer primers, launching a 115 grain FMJ at 1125 fps with 323 ft lbs of muzzle energy.
| Manufacturer | CCI |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Bullet Type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Grain | 115 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1125 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 323 ft lbs |
Federal Premium Law Enforcement HST 9mm Ammo 124 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point - P9HST1
The duty grade defensive pick, rated 4.9 stars across more than 2,800 verified reviews. Federal HST 124 grain jacketed hollow point in nickel plated brass, rated at 1150 fps with 365 ft lbs of muzzle energy.
| Manufacturer | Federal |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Bullet Type | Jacketed Hollow Point |
| Grain | 124 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1150 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 365 ft lbs |
Federal Syntech 9mm Ammo 150 Grain Total Synthetic Jacket Flat Nose - AE9SJAP1
The competition and steel target pick, rated 4.8 stars across more than 1,200 verified reviews. A flat nose Total Synthetic Jacket bullet in reloadable brass, loaded to 890 fps with 264 ft lbs of muzzle energy.
| Manufacturer | Federal |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Bullet Type | Total Synthetic Jacket Flat Nose |
| Grain | 150 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 890 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 264 ft lbs |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO 9MM AMMO
9mm ammo goes by several names, including 9mm Luger, 9x19mm Parabellum, and 9mm Para. They all describe the same cartridge, and it is the most popular handgun caliber in the United States for good reason: manageable recoil, generous magazine capacity, and proven performance in everything from full size duty pistols to micro compacts.
Whether you are stocking up on bulk 9mm ammo for range season or choosing a defensive load you can trust, the choices that matter are bullet type, grain weight, case material, and pressure rating. Case and bulk orders ship free at Target Sports USA, and our bulk ammo page collects every caliber we sell by the case.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOAD
Start with how you plan to shoot, and let that decision drive everything else.
Purpose and bullet type: For practice and training, full metal jacket (FMJ) is the standard choice and feeds reliably in nearly any pistol. For concealed carry and home defense, jacketed hollow points (JHP) are designed to expand on impact, which is why they are the standard defensive choice. For competition and steel targets, flat nose and synthetic jacket loads reduce splash back. Browse 9mm range ammo and 9mm hollow point ammo to shop by purpose.
Grain weight: 9mm is most commonly loaded at 115, 124, and 147 grain. Lighter 115 grain loads are the classic fast, snappy range round. 124 grain matches the NATO weight and is a popular all around pick for practice and carry. 147 grain is the heaviest common option: it is subsonic in most loads, pairs well with suppressed shooting, and many shooters find its recoil push softer. Practicing with the same grain weight you carry keeps your training consistent.
Case material: Brass is the all around standard: smooth feeding, corrosion resistant, and reloadable. Nickel plated brass adds smoother extraction and is common on premium defensive loads. Steel and aluminum cases are popular for high volume practice but are not reloadable, and many indoor ranges restrict steel cases while allowing brass and aluminum. If you shoot indoors, check your range's case policy before ordering by the case.
Primer type: Nearly all factory new 9mm sold today is non corrosive, and brass cased loads with Boxer primers are the ones reloaders want. Every product page lists the case and primer type in its specifications.
+P and NATO pressure: A +P marking means the round is loaded to higher pressure for more velocity, and 9mm NATO also runs hotter than standard 9mm Luger. Many modern pistols are rated for both, but your owner's manual is the final word. If the manual does not approve +P, choose standard pressure loads.
Brands: Federal, CCI, Winchester, Speer, Hornady, Magtech, Sellier & Bellot, Fiocchi, and PMC all load 9mm, from duty grade defensive lines like Federal HST and Speer Gold Dot to high volume range staples like Blazer Brass.
WHAT BUYERS SAY
9mm is the most reviewed caliber we sell. Shoppers have left over 125,000 verified reviews on 9mm ammunition at Target Sports USA, averaging 4.75 stars, and the same themes come up again and again: reliable feeding, consistent accuracy, and clean range sessions.
"Most reliable duty ammo. Both in function and terminal ballistics. The sealed primers on the law enforcement version gives extra sense of security that even if left in the holster for months through rain or shine, it will still go bang when you need it to."
"Game changer ammo for my wife and her use of the VP9. She was having stove pipe issues with the 115 grain so we switched to this. It cycle flawlessly as she becomes a better shooter, and she said she likes the feel of the recoil better than 115 grain ammo."
"In one range trip I shot a full box of 200 through my Glock 19 Gen 5, Glock 43x, Sig Sauer P365 and Ruger RXM. All rounds shot on target without issue. I now have this in my favorites and will be stocking up with 1000 round cases whenever possible."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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