What 9mm ammo should I get?

[bbqsauce]

Hi everyone. I'm really new to this and just bought my first 9mm pistol, a Canik TP9 Elite Combat. I haven't even picked up ammo yet, and I'm not sure what to look for or what to avoid.

I've heard 115 grain is common and works fine, but some people say 124 grain or even +P is better. I'm not looking for anything fancy — I just want something reliable for range time that won't cause malfunctions.

Also, does the brand matter? Should I stick to brass or is coated ammo okay?

Thanks in advance for any help. I'm trying not to get overwhelmed, just want to find something that works well for a beginner.

 

[Coz]

Hi everyone. I'm really new to this and just bought my first 9mm pistol, a Canik TP9 Elite Combat. I haven't even picked up ammo yet, and I'm not sure what to look for or what to avoid.

I've heard 115 grain is common and works fine, but some people say 124 grain or even +P is better. I'm not looking for anything fancy — I just want something reliable for range time that won't cause malfunctions.

Also, does the brand matter? Should I stick to brass or is coated ammo okay?

Thanks in advance for any help. I'm trying not to get overwhelmed, just want to find something that works well for a beginner.

I start with 115 gr for about 100 to 150 rounds. Next I'll go up to 124 gr. I'll put 115 gr in one mag then 124 gr in another one. After about 300 to 400 rounds I'll try some HP ammo.

I shoot brass most of the time.

 

[ShadowAigis]

Good pick on the Canik TP9 Elite Combat. For range ammo, 124 grain FMJ is my safe default because it usually runs smooth and feels consistent, but 115 is also totally normal. I would not worry about +P unless you have a specific reason. One tip is bring a small bottle of lube and keep the pistol lightly wet during the first few sessions. New guns can be a little tight.

 

[k1llsh0t]

Also, does the brand matter? Should I stick to brass or is coated ammo okay?

For reliability in a new Elite Combat, stick to CCI Blazer Brass, Magtech, or PMC Bronze (all 124gr).
They are clean-burning and consistent. avoid the super cheap remanufactured or steel-cased stuff until you’ve got at least 500 rounds through the gun

 

[Alan]

On the Canik TP9 Elite Combat, 124gr FMJ is a nice middle ground if you want one choice that tends to run smooth. Brand does matter a bit in the sense that consistent ammo usually means fewer weird issues. If you want to reduce variables as a new owner, stick to brass cased and avoid remanufactured stuff at first.

 

[TnMtnMan]

I don't disagree with anything posted-but I don't think you need to overthink it. I stick to new, brass cased ammo. I've shot mixed 115, 124 grain (ball for both) and Hornady critical defense, and never had a failure with anything. I'd see what your local gun shop carries a lot of and is affordable, buy a couple boxes and verify that it's all good, then stock up. Or look for online deals, find a brand that is fairly priced, again, try a couple boxes from a LGS and stock up if it's good. Just ordered 2k rounds of Foucchi 124.