9mm Range ammo for high volume practice Comped / Ported handgun?

[SL66]

Greetings TAL friends, as a somewhat high volume shooter (i think) of 9mm through comped / ported 2011 style hand guns, what ammo do you prefer for range PRACTICE and why?
When searching for ammo for these guns, my main criteria would be price of course, paired with ease of cleaning said port / comp.
While I regularly shoot my 1911's in 45acp and various edc 9mm strikers, this question is based on the following two beauties.
Since December 2024,
Staccato XC approximately 10275 rounds
Springfield Prodigy DS 5" Comp approximately 5800 rounds

I have run most major brands and some lessor brands of fmj ammo and landed at Blazer Brass.
90% of above count has been Blazer Brass in both 115fmj and 124fmj. Both accurate enough for range PRACTICE.

I have found that if I coat the inside of the comp with Slip 2000 EWL30 before range session, all it takes to clean comp is a few minutes (5 minutes) at most with a brass scraper i crafted from a 1/4" brass rod from hardware store.

I am one of those anal guys who want my gun to look as good or better after a range session than it looked before i removed it from the safe.

 

[ECS686]

If you just have to run a comp (aka velocity reducer) for the mighty recoil of a 9mm uiu will get more benefit with the high speed 1,200-1,300 124 grains like the major power factor loaded that some USPSA open shooters run.

If it’s a 115 at 1,150 or do probably not worth the trouble but YMMV

 

[SL66]

Acceptible accuracy is assumed as a criteria so don't go there.

 

[SL66]

If you just have to run a comp (aka velocity reducer) for the mighty recoil of a 9mm uiu will get more benefit with the high speed 1,200-1,300 124 grains like the major power factor loaded that some USPSA open shooters run.

If it’s a 115 at 1,150 or do probably not worth the trouble but YMMV

Thank you for your input? Obviously your way or the highway. Rock on killer!

 

[SimonRL]

Winchester 124gr NATO. It’s almost all I shoot. Or Federal American Eagle 124gr.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

According to CCI's website, their Blazer Brass 9mm is not recommended for comped or ported barrels...

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I use a lot of S&B, some Winchester NATO, and recently Remington and PPU, whatever I can get for the best price. I use BB in my non-comped pistols.

I'm not a high volume shooter, maybe 500 rounds/month of 9mm and about the same of .45acp.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[SL66]

Winchester 124gr NATO. It’s almost all I shoot. Or Federal American Eagle 124gr.

Agree, great round, I found that it left a lot of hard to remove trash in the comp / port. Love it through my XL and others. Thank you for your input, I hold your opinion in the highest regard, as I do several other members here at TAL.

 

[Sharks79]

Same as mentioned but have been shooting Fiocchi 115 lately

*edit 124 grain

 

[SL66]

Hi,

According to CCI's website, their Blazer Brass 9mm is not recommended for comped or ported barrels...

Buy Blazer Brass 9mm Luger Ammo | 124 Grain, 1090 FPS | CCI Ammunition

Shopping for the Blazer Brass, 9mm Luger, 124 Grain, Full Metal Jacket, 1090 fps - Learn more about the latest Blazer Brass and other hunting or shooting gear at CCI.

www.cci-ammunition.com

I use a lot of S&B, some Winchester NATO, and recently Remington and PPU, whatever I can get for the best price. I use BB in my non-comped pistols.

I'm not a high volume shooter, maybe 500 rounds/month of 9mm and about the same of .45acp.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

The port / comp is well in front of the rifled portion of the barrel and the opening at muzzles end is plenty large. Non-issue for a range / compitition gun. Thank you for your response @BassCliff.

 

[SL66]

Same as mentioned but have been shooting Fiocchi 115 lately

*edit 124 grain

Thank you for reply @Sharks79

 

[SL66]

Same as mentioned but have been shooting Fiocchi 115 lately

*edit 124 grain

I find the 115 quicker to return to zero in the window, I am no pro. Thank you for your reply.

 

[Sharks79]

I find the 115 quicker to return to zero in the window, I am no pro. Thank you for your reply.

i’ve been shooting all of 9 months so very newbie! I like shooting 115 in my Canik TTI and g19 with radian ramjet. I’m sure it’s mental but i like the “snappy” feel in those guns.

 

[SL66]

i’ve been shooting all of 9 months so very newbie! I like shooting 115 in my Canik TTI and g19 with radian ramjet. I’m sure it’s mental but i like the “snappy” feel in those guns.

It is very addictive, Prodigy was the gateway to DS 1911 9mm for me, it has grown for sure. Thank you for your kind input.

 

[ECS686]

Thank you for your input? Obviously your way or the highway. Rock on killer!

Never said I had a way you must follow but comps do reduce velocity which is why they are more effective doing what they do with faster loadings!

 

[FNFAN]

Each gun is going to have a preference for a particular bullet weight and brand of ammo. I've found that it's very worthwhile to test several loadings of 115 and 124 grain to see what the gun likes.

 

[Belt Fed]

For range ammo i shoot anything on sale, mostly Winchester 115 grain.

 

[Anchorite]

Have you ever looked at Atlanta Arms before?
I’ve used their 9mm and it’s been very consistent and clean.

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Another option to consider is Bone Frog. I can attest to their reliability and quality offerings. Easy to deal with too.

Ammunition: New, factory made, self-defense and range ammo.

Specializing in new, American made factory ammunition. No reloads. No seconds. Federal Premium, American Eagle, Speer and Lawman. Best prices and service in the industry!

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[HansGruber]

Not for range/practice, but…

I took “Baba Yaga”—my P30L w/attached comp out and ran some Federal 115gr+P+(1300fps), some Winchester 127+P+(1250fps), and some Underwood 124+P (1225fps)out of it, compared to 115gr blasters and 147 JHP’s.

There’s definitely something to hotter ammo making the comp work its magic; running that 115+P+ it stayed incredibly flat, compared to a VP9 Match (close enough of a platform for comparison to me) running it.

So, for practice?

I’d say that 124 NATO is going to give you the best results.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Hi,

According to CCI's website, their Blazer Brass 9mm is not recommended for comped or ported barrels...

Buy Blazer Brass 9mm Luger Ammo | 124 Grain, 1090 FPS | CCI Ammunition

Shopping for the Blazer Brass, 9mm Luger, 124 Grain, Full Metal Jacket, 1090 fps - Learn more about the latest Blazer Brass and other hunting or shooting gear at CCI.

www.cci-ammunition.com

I use a lot of S&B, some Winchester NATO, and recently Remington and PPU, whatever I can get for the best price. I use BB in my non-comped pistols.

I'm not a high volume shooter, maybe 500 rounds/month of 9mm and about the same of .45acp.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Thanks Cliff… didnt know this on Blazer 124 and comp barrels

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Thanks Cliff… didnt know this on Blazer 124 and comp barrels

I was unaware until someone here pointed it out. Seems the bullet can lose bits of its plating when leaving the barrel and cause damage to any soft tissue in the vicinity. I'd have to search for the thread. That warning is for 115, 147, and other weights too.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff