Pistol shooter, FMJ or Plated bullets?

[slowr1der]

I've been using FMJ or TMJ for all of my pistol reloads. Normally this is a no brainer because Berrys, Zero, etc are all more expensive than just buying FMJ's that shoot great from Precision Delta. However, one of the local groups I'm a member of has decided to do a distributor sized order from Berry's with several hundred thousand bullets. With these prices I can get Berry's plated bullets for around $25 cheaper per thousand.

For those who use them do you like them? How do they compare to FMJ's? Are they generally as accurate? I know the FMJ's from PD shoot extremely well for me, so I hate to switch, but at the same time if the Berry's normally shoot just as well, $25 cheaper per 1000 bullets, is a pretty large difference. It's just not worth it if I'm going to give up accuracy. I need to order a couple thousand, and am just trying to decide if I should stick with PD or go with Berry's. Any opinions?

 

[turbo54]

Re: Pistol shooter, FMJ or Plated bullets?

Berrys are good, particularly in low/moderate velocity cartridges. Only troubles I've had were high power 10mm loads, and 500 Special loads, where tge "jacket"/plating will rip off occasionally. Accuracy is good.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: Pistol shooter, FMJ or Plated bullets?

been shooting rainier for over 14 years, the last ten years they have increased the jacket thickness to close to jacketed bullets and harden them better also, I have pushed 125 gr 357 mag at over 1600 FPS with great results at 200 yds, don't know about the berry's though but for standard loads at that price range, plated bullets are hard to beat.
try a few and find out for yourself.
cheers.

 

[JoeBUtah]

Re: Pistol shooter, FMJ or Plated bullets?

While I'm a .40 cal guy, I have seen 9mm Berry's keyhole with a couple guys I train with. I've loaded and shot them in .40 and .45; never had a problem. Iagree with attherange; give them a shot (all puns intended) and see if they work for you...