Description
Nosler Match Grade Handgun Ammo in 9mm Luger offers custom competition-grade performance. Each round features a 115-grain Jacketed Hollow Point bullet, delivering precision and stopping power. Nosler’s renowned quality control ensures every piece of brass is meticulously checked for neck size, correct length, chamfered flash holes, and proper alignment. The powder charge is weighed precisely, and each finished bullet undergoes a physical inspection. This ammunition combines high-performance powder and bullet combinations with Nosler headstamped brass to achieve optimum performance and uniform consistency, making it ideal for both competitive shooting and self-defense applications.
Product Highlights:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Bullet Weight | 115 grain |
| Bullet Type | Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1170 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 350 ft-lbs |
| Rounds Per Box | 50 |
| Casing Material | Brass |
| Application | Match/Target, Self-Defense |
| UPC | 054041510172 |
| Box Dimensions | 5.25″ L x 2.75″ W x 1.25″ H |
Key Features:
The Nosler 9mm Luger ASP 115gr JHP Ammo offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for self-defense and hunting applications. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:
| Bullet Type | Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) Designed for controlled expansion and penetration |
| Bullet Weight | 115 grain Optimal weight for 9mm Luger, balancing velocity and energy |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1170 fps High velocity for flat trajectory and increased energy transfer |
| Rounds Per Box | 50 Standard box count for practice and competition use |
| Case Material | Brass High-quality brass cases for reliable performance and potential reloading |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Competition Shooting: Designed for precision and consistency in competitive handgun matches
- Self-Defense: Jacketed hollow point design makes it suitable for personal protection scenarios
- Target Practice: High-quality handgun ammunition for accurate training and skill development
- Handgun Hunting: Suitable for hunting small to medium-sized game with appropriate 9mm firearms
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔Match Grade Quality: Custom competition grade bullets ensure high precision and accuracy.
- ✔Jacketed Hollow Point: JHP design offers controlled expansion for improved stopping power.
- ✔High Velocity: 1170 fps muzzle velocity provides excellent performance for a 9mm round.
- ✔Quality Control: Each bullet undergoes physical inspection and precise powder charge weighing.
- ✔Nosler Brass: Uses Nosler’s famous custom brass, known for consistency and quality.
Cons
- ✘Premium Price: Match grade ammunition typically comes at a higher cost than standard rounds.
- ✘Overpowered for Practice: May be excessive for regular target practice or plinking.
- ✘Limited Availability: High-quality match ammunition can sometimes be harder to find in stock.
- ✘Not for All Firearms: Some older or lower-quality 9mm firearms may not handle the higher pressures of match grade ammunition.
About Nosler:
Nosler, founded in 1948 by John Nosler, is a renowned American manufacturer of premium ammunition and bullets. Headquartered in Bend, Oregon, Nosler has built a reputation for producing high-quality, innovative products for hunters and competitive shooters. The company is particularly famous for its custom brass and meticulously crafted bullets. Nosler’s commitment to precision is evident in their manufacturing process, where each piece of brass is carefully checked for neck size, correct length, chamfered flash holes, and proper alignment. Their Match Grade ammunition line, which includes handgun ammunition like the 9mm Luger offerings, combines high-performance powder and bullet combinations with Nosler headstamped brass to achieve optimum performance and uniform consistency. Nosler’s dedication to quality control extends to weighing each powder charge and physically inspecting every finished bullet, ensuring that customers receive nothing but the highest quality ammunition.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the muzzle velocity of the Nosler 9mm Luger ASP 115gr JHP Ammo?
A: The Nosler 9mm Luger ASP 115gr JHP Ammo has a muzzle velocity of 1170 fps (feet per second).
Q: How many rounds are included in each box of this ammunition?
A: Each box of Nosler 9mm Luger ASP 115gr JHP Ammo contains 50 rounds.
Q: What type of bullet does this ammunition use?
A: This ammunition uses a 115 grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) bullet.
Q: Is this ammunition suitable for self-defense?
A: Yes, the Nosler 9mm Luger ASP 115gr JHP Ammo is designed for self-defense applications. The JHP bullet is engineered to expand upon impact, increasing stopping power.
Q: What makes this ammunition ‘Match Grade’?
A: Nosler Match Grade ammunition combines high-performance powder and bullet combinations with Nosler headstamped brass to achieve optimum performance and uniform consistency. Each round undergoes meticulous powder charge weighing and physical inspection to ensure high quality.
Q: Is this ammunition +P rated?
A: Yes, this Nosler 9mm Luger ammunition is rated for +P (higher pressure) loads, offering increased velocity and energy compared to standard pressure 9mm rounds.
