Best defense ammo for CW9

[officerdave]

Want to the range yesterday to continue to try and get used to my CW9. I shot some Ranger NATO, HST +P, Gold Dot +P. Did ok but still shooting left. In my range ammo box, I found some Winchester Ranger 147 grain SXT none +P. The 147 grain ammo seemed to shoot to point of aim and I liked the recoil etc. I know everyone shoots whatever they can handle. Just wondering what other CW9 shooters have found works well that is not +P. This gun is a backup only for my duty Sig.

Thanks guys as always

Officer Dave

[berettabone]

I use the Fed HST 147 gr. non +p..........................................

[KingWulfgar]

Search YouTube for "Ammo Quest 9mm". They are working their way through some EXTENSIVE tests. I picked up some 124gr Federal HST (also non +P) the other day (always liked the .45 version), but Hornady Critical Defense also had good results in their testing.

[marcinstl]

blah, blah, tactical, zombie killer, one shot stopper, blah, blah, FBI tests, yadda, yadda. what's cheap and available that you can practice with? last ammo I bought for practice and carry was some Fiocchi 158gr. subsonic that was on sale at Midwayusa. nice shooting ammo, low recoil, fast 2nd, 3rd shots. other ammo is PMC, Armscor, whatever is on sale. FMJ. sometimes pick up 147gr. Winchester flat nose, that's a nice shooter. practice.

[Longitude Zero]

Hornady Critical Defense hands down.

[TheTman]

My 9mm's get a lot of 124gr Hydra Shoks. I ran into a good deal on them and bought several boxes. They seem to have a solid reputation. When those are gone, I'll just have to see what I can get for a reasonable price. I'd like to try the Ranger SXT out, and the Federal HST. WWB from Walmart, or Remington UMC HP is my standard practice ammo. They both have 100 round boxes. I think the UMC are a dollar more, but can double in a pinch as SD ammo.

[kwh]

I Practice with what ever is on sale. Carry Federal HST. Hornady Critical Defense would be my 2nd choice. If you like Win. Rangers STX best, I do not see a problem at all using them. IMHO.

[officerdave]

Thanks All anyone run XS Big Dots on their CW? I have a heck of a time picking up that small white front sight. Thinking of sending in the slide for Big Dots and shoot the crap out of it with none +Ps We have to qualify with our BUG out to 75 feet.

I did find 115 grain Hi Shock Federals at ATG for a good price. Great for practice but not sure a reliable defense round. thanks again guys always learn something here. In a station full of XDSs, Shields and 26s , I stand alone carrying a Kahr.........

[jocko]

I think u answered ur own qustin. if that 147 grain ammo shoots POA and u like it and it is TOTALLY RELIABLE just stick with it. Why experiment and gtet all confused. Reliability has to be #1, after that IMO most all rounds will more than do the job if needed.....

[miketafc]

Hornady Critical Defense hands down.

I'll second that. Over 200 rnds without any problems. Great defensive ammo especially with the Kahr pistols.

[Shadetree]

I use the Fed HST 147 gr. non +p..........................................

Me too, works great.

[bob98366]

For carry, I load what goes bang every single time with zero problems (Hornady Critical Duty). You'll have to find out what your pistol likes best.
For the range, any factory reload that is cheap will do. Use www.gunbot.net or ammoseek.com .
As for shooting left still, I'd bet your trigger finger is still not familiar with the Kahr trigger, especially since you're used to shooting a Sig.

[BucketBack]

124 gr Gold Dot +P,since that's what my G-Lock likes
Critical defense 115 FTX for the CM9

[CPTKILLER]

Federal 124 gr. HST standard pressure in my MK9.

[Scrambler]

Look at the Dawson tritium front sight. Putting one on my E9 didn't go as smoothly as I expected. I'd see if they will mount it for you, unless you have experience staking sights. Nice sight.

[MTCSS]

I bought my CW9 in July and during my break-in trip to the range I went through 240 rounds of 115gr FMJ from Blazer, Remington, Federal and Monarch. At 7 yards these all hit about 4 inches left of point of aim. I haven't been able to get back to the range to try any heavier bullets yet. Any opinions from anyone whether this is an ammo, sight alignment or shooter issue?

[officerdave]

I think I will hunt down more Ranger 147 and shoot the heck out of it. Lots of Kahr haters around here, so I look to you guys for advice. Thanks all and stay safe

Officer Dave

[bob98366]

I bought my CW9 in July and during my break-in trip to the range I went through 240 rounds of 115gr FMJ from Blazer, Remington, Federal and Monarch. At 7 yards these all hit about 4 inches left of point of aim. I haven't been able to get back to the range to try any heavier bullets yet. Any opinions from anyone whether this is an ammo, sight alignment or shooter issue?

Unless the sights are off center, which is possible but unlikely, I'd wager that it's a shooter issue. Kahr's trigger takes getting used to. Practice a smooth, steady trigger pull keeping the rest of your fingers and hands steady. Have no regard for finding the break, since a Kahr doesn't have one. Also, look at the front sight instead of the target. HTH.

[kwh]

Giving more of the trigger finger -past the first joint- will pull the shots to the right. I was a non believer until I tried it.

[lonestarman]

Hornady critical defense is a good round for this length barrel. I have the p9

[Baklash]

Exactly. I was having that issue just last week with my new cm9. My nephew (retired police officer) clued me in. I had the trigger on the second joint. After going with just the first joint.....problem solved.