I know that most would prefer a caliber that starts with a 4 or even a 5, but I need some recommendations on a good 9mm standard pressure defense round.

Looking for a 125/24 grain or less round, that will usually feed reliably in a small autoloader & perform well from a 3" barrel.

Thank you
~JM~

Hornady Critical Defense is, IIRC, standard pressure. It fed reliably from the Shield this summer.

gave me a whole new perspective on what was effective these days... http://www.doubletapammo.net/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=584&sea...

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Of the Troops & For the Troops

any standard pressure 9mm loads? I didn't see any, but don't ask my wife about my ability to find the obvious - or lack thereof...

Hornady Critical Defense is my choice in XD9C EDC and XDS9 backup carry (both 3"). Works fine and is accurate for me. I think there is a +P version so check the box for sure if you want standard.

I really like the 50 round box of Federal 115 grain JHP. standard velocity very good track record in actual shootings.

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Of the Troops & For the Troops

STILL didn't find it... they don't make it easy...

Dug some more, finally came up with this:

http://www.doubletapammo.net/index.php?route=product/category&path=303_396

124 gr Gold Dot or Federal HST

A few years ago I wandered into Cheaper than Dirt in McKinney Tx and discovered 15 boxes of the standard velocity Federal 115 JHP's (9BP) for $8.50 per box of 50. I asked if that was the correct price and the clerk said "I dunno, I guess so". Ran back for a shopping basket and bought all they had.I asked the checkout guy why it was so cheap and he said everybody wanted the +p and +p+ loads.

Interesting...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r50qnpXsxf8

does a 9PB LE that is +P withe the same bullet. Both loads have a good record in actual shooting/

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Of the Troops & For the Troops

Stocked up on them. Not as pricey as the 20 to a box stuff! I don't know if you all shop Palmetto State Armory but they have some great weekly specials on ammo (I get their emails). They have the Federal Fusion 223 for $9.99 a box right now. Paid over $20 for a box elsewhere.