ad5md Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Planning on transitioning to th e 147g from 115g and would like to hear from those who use them for USPSA. Is the recoil reduction and faster sight return/acquisition significant? Anyone with experience using those "chubbies" from Stand1 Armory? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 depends. many good shooters find that lighter bullets with snappier recoil allow them to acquire the sights faster. i have 2 9mm 1911's. in one of them (with a light tri-topped slide), I shoot significantly faster and more accurately with 147's. With the other one, (full weight slide) the 124's are at least as good, and might be better than 147's. it seems like the sights just drop right back down and stop instead of wiggling around. so try it and take some measurements and see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixsomd Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 There is a perceived improvement that makes it worth considering. Everyone has to be their own judge. I've shot the "chubbies" previously and found them to work well. Similar experience to the Atlanta Arms 147g reloads. I've moved to 135g RN bullets from Bayou for reloading to get a better all around feel and feeding from my CZ and my PCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 11 hours ago, ad5md said: Planning on transitioning to th e 147g from 115g and would like to hear from those who use them for USPSA. Is the recoil reduction and faster sight return/acquisition significant? Anyone with experience using those "chubbies" from Stand1 Armory? Thanks The Stand 1 Chubbies are fantastic. I just finished my second case. Soft shooting, accurate, affordable, and reliable. You'll be hard pressed to find anything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Lighter bullets have less muzzle rise, but hit the hand harder. Heavier bullets feel softer and definitely knock steel down faster. When I was shooting my P226 a lot, I'd use 147s for pin matches and steel that had to fall to score. I used 124s for everything else. I shot lots of 115s, but they were not as accurate in my pistol as the 124 and 147 bullets. I've never shot the 135s, but i'm hearing rave reviews from the guys at the club who switched to Freedom Munitions 135gr ammo. The bullet used are X-Tremes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 23 hours ago, motosapiens said: many good shooters find that lighter bullets with snappier recoil allow them to acquire the sights faster. Really depends on how hard you grip the gun. Very few shooters "prefer" the 115's, but light grippers (Like Me) prefer the 147's. As Moto mentioned, the better shooters find the 147's too "slow" for them, and usually prefer a 124 Grain bullet - snaps back into place quicker (IFF you're really gripping the gun very solidly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: As Moto mentioned, the better shooters find the 147's too "slow" for them, and usually prefer a 124 Grain bullet - snaps back into place quicker (IFF you're really gripping the gun very solidly). but, as moto also mentioned, not all guns are the same. my advice is shoot bill drills at 10-15 yard partials with various loads and see which ones *feel* better, and which ones are actually faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixfella58 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I shoot 147's in my M&P Pro 9 CORE and they're great. When I tried them in my 9mm 1911 the gun felt sluggish so I shoot 135's with that one. Bullets are Bayou's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 shoot 115 factory when i first started. when i started to reload i went to 147. i like 147 and see no reason to change. i think it is a total personal preference thing and not that one is better than the other, 115, 124, 125, 135, 147. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtturn Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'd pick whatever is most accurate through your own gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheby Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I have recently switched to 124 after shooting 147 for years. I do notice that I am tracking the sights better with 124. It is a little snappier but well worth it. I guess I am getting more gooder:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb72 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 36 minutes ago, cheby said: I have recently switched to 124 after shooting 147 for years. I do notice that I am tracking the sights better with 124. It is a little snappier but well worth it. I guess I am getting more gooder:-) I think once I am through loading this last case of 147's I am going to give the 124's a try for that same reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey93 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Currently running Freedom 135 and loving them. Seems like a good medium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb72 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I just shot my 147 gr 9mm minor loads in my single stack gun after shooting my 180 gr .40 cal major loads for the past month or so. Wow - the gun seemed so slow in comparison. I think I am definitely going to try a lighter, faster bullet for minor now. I guess I didn't realize what a difference it was but it is pretty huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody6477 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I settled on the 135s as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieCrispo Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Anyone got a 147 major load for mom?Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieCrispo Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Anyone got a 147 major load for 9mm?Sent from my LG-H918 using TapatalkSent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reballz Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I shoot 147gr trn Rainier Ballistic, 3.3gr titegroup, 1.127 oal and federal primersSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodybag0 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I used 147 for two years. It was good, recoil was more of a push. Then tried 135gr Bayou Bullets. They were more accurate and I like the slide speed better. So now using 135gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 You'll also want to plan on range sessions to evaluate different recoil springs with your choice of ammo as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 On 5/19/2017 at 8:14 AM, zzt said: Heavier bullets feel softer and definitely knock steel down faster. Any data, or just perception? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Perception only. Actual recoil is often more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselvrr Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Never noticed either or. I've always bought whats on sale. Will have to try out at the range next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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