The Ultimate 9mm FMJ Ammo Test

I test every brand of 9mm 115gr FMJ that I could find. First I shoot through a chronograph to find the average velocity. For the accuracy test I shoot each brand of ammo at three different distances, using a Beretta 92F, Glock 19, and Remington R51. The results totally surprised me!
Ammo Tested:
1. Winchester
2. Speer Lawman
3. Federal American Eagle
4. Independence
5. Blazer Brass
6. Remington UMC
7. Sig Sauer
8. MaxxTech
9. Aguila
10. PMC Bronze
11. Fiocchi
12. Monarch
13. Magtech
14. ZVS
15. Jesse James
Gear Used:
Chronograph: amzn.to/2IKGWAT
Paper Targets: amzn.to/2KLI2NA
Mountain Sun by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
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[@DSB1234567890]

Here's the average velocities (fps) for the people looking for them! 2:45 Speer Lawman: 1211 Sig: 1191 Fiocchi: 1184 WWB: 1162 Monarch: 1160 Aguila: 1150 American Eagle: 1142 Remington UMC: 1142 Magtech: 1134 Maxxtech: 1128 Independence: 1124 ZVS: 1112 Jesse James: 1103 PMC Bronze: 1098 Blazer Brass: 1045

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you!

[@Lonestar-zn2ym]

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[@danielruiz5771]

Fiocchi 💯💯💯✅

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[@JasonSpitzMI50]

If you're not a professional you should've been because your 9 mm 115 gr ammunition test was the most informative video I've seen on KZbin. Great job👋👏👋

[@brandongaylor]

M Piper Thank you! I’m definitely not a professional.

[@JAM4MORE]

Very nice. One of the best straight forward test. Thanks for doing this. Surprised by the remington. Lawman for the win

[@TheAverageJoeGunShow]

You have the most complete 9mm ammo review I have seen 👍🏻

[@JFigueroaGuitar]

That was a generous effort to work out those statistics, and thank you for that! Subscribed because of it. Thanks again for your work.

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you very much and thank you for subscribing!

[@rayserrato9519]

Great video, thanks for the upload and the work you put in.

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you! It was definitely a lot of work and money.

[@ConditionZero76]

Good video I love the backdrop looks like your in the Hills of Tennessee!! My favorite place to visit .... Keep up your good work man ,Thanks

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you. Tennessee it is!

[@TerminalM193]

Thank you for all the detailed results! I'd like to see some bench testing when it comes to accuracy so any human error can be eliminated atleast as much as possible.

[@brandongaylor]

You're welcome! That would be best, but that's not for me. Someone else can do that test lol.

[@waynebaker8694]

This is a great comparison!

[@mandapalque]

Thank you very much for the information and hard work.

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you for watching!

[@XsospoonX]

Wow! Thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@brandongaylor]

You're welcome! This definitely took a lot of time. Thanks for watching!

[@MonteeRidesBikes]

Great video! You have a new subscriber, and I look forward to more content.

[@davidbeane9130]

This should be the standard for fire arms and ammo review videos, no bull shit opinions, no glock worshiping, or bias just cold numbers. Keep it up man. I looked up ur vid after I picked up 100rd of zvs for $12.80. I still will probably buy more zvs(sooo cheap) but I had never even looked into the Independence ammo.

[@brandongaylor]

I just bought some Independence 115 gr and 124 gr and Speer Lawman 115 gr and 124 gr. I am going to test those to see what shoots as close to my carry ammo as possible. Which ever wins is what I will be buying from now on. Thanks for watching!

[@brandongaylor]

It's definitely good ammo and usually fairly cheap.

[@SiikPros]

squaredaway what was your result?

[@brandongaylor]

I haven't done the second test yet.

[@soaring16]

I used this test to select my Sig Sauer 115gr ammo. Haven't regretted it a bit. Very accurate with my Ruger PC Carbine up to 100yds

[@brandongaylor]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@benny43374]

Thanks for the review .

[@BGZStudios]

great video.. thanks for your time and effort!

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you for watching!

[@billpohlman803]

Excellent video! I was looking for the velocity ammo and couldn't find it anywhere! Will switch from amer eagle to lawman based on your velocity test.

[@brandongaylor]

Glad that I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@lindsey607]

Good vid boss. I always learn something from these research video's.

[@brandongaylor]

lindsey607 Thank you!

[@82luft49]

squaredaway, I came across your channel by accident, and I'm glad I did. An absolutely through ammunition test. Some of the brands you tested were my edc ammo. I was shocked to to see how badly they performed. I commend you for your over the top evaluation. I just subscribed to your channel, and I'm looking forward to more testing in different calibers; namely 45 acp. Thank you.

[@brandongaylor]

You are very welcome, thank you for watching. I do plan on doing more ammo tests. I have not posted a new video in a few months due to being busy with work, but I want to start up again soon. My next ammo test will be comparing Speer Lawman and Independence with my carry ammo (Federal HST) to see which perform the closest. That will determine the FMJ ammo that I buy and train with.

[@JustScottPaid]

Awesome video brother! Really appreciate your time you spent on this.👍 New sub!✌️

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you very much!

[@82luft49]

JHP ammo in a future test? A new (as of today) subscriber. You made me a believer.

[@brandongaylor]

Yes, I plan on doing that in a future test. Buying and testing all these brands of ammo is not cheap, tho. Right now I edc Federal HST 124gr. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@peebeme1506]

Great review

[@williamkanderson3]

Great video!

[@mnrodriguez]

Thank you! Great information. Your dedication is greatly appreciated!

[@brandongaylor]

Manny Rodriguez thank you!

[@louishuelsman4510]

Gr8 video thanks for the info!!

[@rationalplinker3937]

Good video. Thanks for the useful information..

[@brandongaylor]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@alfonsorj70]

Great video..Thanks for testing this ammunition..now I know the best FMJ ..to buy..

[@brandongaylor]

I am glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Well you cannot rely on this persons accuracy test.

[@peterraab3411]

Remington UMC, WW, and Blazzer are Top! They Lead the wayyy!!

[@trumpetmano]

Blazer...dirtiest ammo yet. I was covered in crap when I mistakenly ran a box thru my pistol.

[@brandongaylor]

If you think Blazer is dirty, you should try Winchester USA Forged. Thanks for watching!

[@shakeyjake71]

Thank you was very informative

[@brandongaylor]

shakeyjake71 Thank you for watching!

[@samsungphone6750]

Great video! Thanks

[@brandongaylor]

salar Phone Thanks for watching.

[@peebeme1506]

Great video

[@huntingsinourblood6539]

But thanks for taking your time to do this

[@351WINCHESTER]

Thank you for your time & money.

[@brandongaylor]

You are very welcome!

[@corycarlson8712]

Love videos like this! Fucking awesome man, it's much appreciated!

[@brandongaylor]

Thanks man! I want to do some more videos like this!

[@calangel]

Lawman is the cleaner, pricier version of Blazer Brass. They both use those electroplated, total metal jackets. The only "FMJ" ammo I use now is TMJ ammo...Lawman, Blazer, and Freedom Munitions TMJ.

[@brandongaylor]

Thanks for watching!

[@richdouche8253]

My advice to everyone .... Buy whatever is: 1st - reliable 2nd - reasonably accurate in your firearm Turd - relatively inexpensive 4th - availability From this test results it seems the Winchester and Fiocchi were the best all around. Priced well. Available. Reasonably accurate. Reasonable velocities. If all things were equal I'd choose the Speer based on your test. But then perhaps I don't own a Beretta or G19, and my particular firearms might not do great with it?

[@brandongaylor]

I agree. Back then all this ammo was inexpensive and readily available.

[@richdouche8253]

@@brandongaylor Yes. Wouldn't it be nice if ammo was "cheap" and readily available again!

[@dwayneshaffer]

Awesome video! I was considering buying some Blazer Brass ammo at a great price and now I'm going for it!

[@aPoorsPerspective]

I've shot a lot of it, I've had dud rounds and really low pressure rounds from Hornady and Winchester but never blazer.

[@TerminalM193]

Just picked up abunch of pmc bronze for 14 bucks a box..... Not what I like to pay but the ammo performs great and casings are great for reloading. Best reloading cases I've ever seen are Norma and pmc.

[@brandongaylor]

That is a good price now days. I don't reload, but that is good to know.

[@josephsibley600]

Like your video. Just wondering what you think of the R51. Have you had any problems with it?

[@brandongaylor]

I really like it. It feels perfect in your hand. No problems at all and it did this test with no problems. The worst thing about the R51 is the take down, but its not bad once you figure it out.

[@sandymitchell8182]

thanks great video

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you for watching.

[@cdb5662]

Excellent video! Great information. Thank you!

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you very much!

[@freshfowler1398]

Speer Lawman is my favorite all time training ammo and stash ammo! Would love to see how freedom munitions crap would have done in this test!!👍🇺🇸

[@brandongaylor]

I would like to see how Freedom Munitions does, also. Maybe in a future test. Thanks for watching!

[@IJudgeYou]

Appreciate the video, only recommendation is to show the actual bullets at some point. I know it does nothing for the statistics but I'm curious.

[@brandongaylor]

That’s a good idea. I never even thought to do that.

[@metal1mark73]

What about Monarch and Federal brand ammo? We carry those 2 brands here in Texas too.

[@daveshadenuff187]

Thanx for the review man,much appreciated!!! 🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@brandongaylor]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@linokleinmeuleman5233]

Some loads have the speeds from 1902 luger some even lower .

[@zipanych]

too bad you didn't have S&B in your test, I think it's the best ammo

[@bmcneil112]

#Amazing review! 😎

[@christianvillareal5414]

What do you think about agulia ammo i been shooting for 2 years and want to know what else i should use for planking i been. Running federal and aguila and sum blazz brazzer

[@brandongaylor]

christian villareal I’ve shot a lot of Aguila and never had a problem with it. I prefer Speer Lawman after doing this test.

[@diegojardim9564]

which lawman is advisable for home defense with a g2c in 9mm 124 or 115? And then in the USA what are the best changes to make in the same matter of improvements?

[@brandongaylor]

Either is fine. For improvements I would recommend night sights and a light.

[@seesims8110]

Great video friend!

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you!

[@seesims8110]

No thank you. You helped alot people out with doing this test. Alot I'm sure of it. This is a great video and you took alot of time and effort and money(like others said) to test this out. And as a fellow american. All I can say is thank you and may god bless you!

[@brandongaylor]

@@seesims8110 That’s the best compliment I’ve had on this video! It did take a lot of time and money. I just we could all find and afford ammo now like when I made this.

[@seesims8110]

@@brandongaylor me too... me too.

[@jorgeojeda7623]

Currently stuck between 1,000 rounds of CCI Blazer brass and 1,000 rounds of PMC Bronze, same exact price. Any suggestions and why?? Thanks!

[@brandongaylor]

By this test I would go with the Blazer, because it was more accurate. I have had good luck with both.

[@tacticalbt1023]

Blazer brass for the Winn

[@brandongaylor]

It's good stuff. Thanks for watching.

[@Rundu1987]

please do a review on Sellier&Bellot.

[@patrickrobinson2520]

Great ammo. They shoot 1270 avg and I've not found enough milk jugs they will not penetrate. Lol you make a Hollow point out of them they are devastating.

[@tylaw6173]

@@patrickrobinson2520 how?

[@diegojardim9564]

My name Diego , I would like to know which lawman for a g2c caliber 9mm 115 or 124 grains for home defense?

[@brandongaylor]

Either will be perfectly fine, but if I had to choose I would use 115 grain.

[@nickycallicutt9743]

115 ground ammo test. Lol...jk man awesome video for showing the different 115 gr rounds brother...

[@brandongaylor]

Joe and Nicky Hoover Yeah I can’t talk haha. Thanks for watching!

[@danwhite2482]

Can u do .45 acp ammo I recently bought my first gun the Springfield armory 1911 and I want some recommended ammo for the range

[@brandongaylor]

Hopefully someday I can!

[@ConditionZero76]

Nothing he does in his gun is gonna help your cause. Every gun acts differently one from another, no 2 guns are alike even from the same manufacturer. Unfortunately your gonna have to shell out your own time money on several different brands of ammo until your gun tells you what it likes!! His test is just a broad baseline at the end of the day it tells him what ammo his guns like not necessarily yours or mine. It's an Awesome video tho which cost this guy lots of time and most importantly lots of $$ Money !!Best of luck

[@russianamericanhillbillytr3064]

I GONNA SHARE YOUR CHANEL WITH MY UKRAINIAN FRIEND FROM KNOXVILLE WE DO A LOTS OFF SHOOTING HE WE LOVE YOUR CANAL.

[@brandongaylor]

Awesome, thank you. I do mostly fishing equipment videos on here now. It was great meeting you today! I shared your channel on my Instagram.

[@oligee44]

Nice video! That was a lot of shooting lol

[@brandongaylor]

Thanks! It took me two days of shooting to do this test.

[@projekt127films5]

Thanks for your help but this is only data based on your own shooting skills since you did not use a gun rest of any type.

[@ThePytaszatana]

No S&B?

[@travisanthony9093]

Blazer, American Eagle, and Independence & Spear are all made in the same place, basically the same ammo

[@brandongaylor]

Yes they are, but they all performed differently.

[@chrissilkwood5439]

can you do the same test, but with a locked down firearm and a laser sight?

[@brandongaylor]

No, but feel free to. Thanks for watching.

[@rcfreak9]

Are you sure that Speer Lawman was FMJ, and not TMJ?

[@brandongaylor]

I am not sure. It doesn't matter to me either way.

[@roteroktober360]

did you use CCI Blazer 124gr?

[@brandongaylor]

All ammo was 115gr

[@jackpriest8940]

ARE YOUR TEST RESULTS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD?

[@brandongaylor]

No, but thanks for watching.

[@jackpriest8940]

@@brandongaylor OK. O CAN COPY EVERYTHING FROM YOUR VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORT. THIS INFO IS IMPORTANT TO ALL OF US.

[@BeReal918]

Are those tactical sandals?

[@brandongaylor]

Jay Taylor You know it!

[@richardbadish6990]

This tells us very little. All That ammo in each brand is more accurate than all shooters! Unless you are shooting from a rest. Same goes for testing accuracy of a gun. If you are not using a rest. The deviation in each shot or group is you. Not the gun. You seem to be a decent shooter. But my point is, if you use one ammo and do 10 5shot groups at 12yrds. Ull see that the deviation between groups is you. Not trying to be condescending. Just giving you a heads up.

[@brandongaylor]

Thanks for watching!

[@andycraig6905]

Do this with .40 s&w.

[@brandongaylor]

Maybe someday. I dont own a .40 and cant justify spending all the money to do a test like this. Thanks for watching!

[@andycraig6905]

squaredaway oh money issues are all too familiar man, Keep making good content.

[@brandongaylor]

Thank you, be looking for some new videos soon!

[@huntingsinourblood6539]

The fact winchester white box is ahead of any made me dislike that is the absolute shittest ammo lmao besides maybe tulo haha

[@brandongaylor]

I’m not a fan of it either. Thanks for watching!

[@CogitandiHominem]

10" at 18 yrds? Omg...3" at 27 yrds, thats normal for me

[@brandongaylor]

Way to go champ.

[@CogitandiHominem]

@@brandongaylor Walther Q5 Match steel frame expert Ammunition: Geco 124 gr FMJ Distance 25m (27 yards) Fast shooting = 4-6" circle slow concentrated shooting = 2-3" ...not good enough for a champion :) Greetings from Germany

[@brandongaylor]

@@CogitandiHominem Great job! You should make a video.

[@roderickconstantino5354]

Any body have LPS issues with Fiocchi?

[@brandongaylor]

In this test I didn't have any problems with it, but this was the first time I've shot it.

[@82luft49]

FYI Lucky Gunner is running a sale (as of 4/15/18) on Fiocchi 115 gr. fmj for 1000 rounds @$189. Excellent deal.

[@bosconeptune]

@@82luft49 2021 sux balls 68 cents a round for 9mm range ammo

[@MegaBluecream]

You forgot s&b

[@brandongaylor]

It wasn’t readily available to me.

[@MegaBluecream]

@@brandongaylor cabelas herter's brand is supposed to be the same or it's made by s&b anyways. Anyways I just got a shield for my first gun and was just looking at what ammo is best. Ive heard great things about s&b ammo and I'm trying to decide between 115gr and 124gr for target practice. I've heard 124gr cycles better and would be more accurate but I have a cabelas gift card and herters is 115 gr there while American eagle is 124. Im probably just over thinking this too much lol

[@minutemanfl]

this isn't an accuracy test of the ammo though... you need a ransom rest or something to truly test the ammo.

[@rickfitzsimmons7971]

The only real fair way to measure accuracy is with a fixed barrel tool or at least a gun rest.

[@jasonmeehan6080]

Appreciate you testing velocity, but that's not a valid accuracy test.

[@zigbeegooblesnort125]

Only good for targets. What's the point?

[@brandongaylor]

What’s the point of anything we do?

[@zigbeegooblesnort125]

@@brandongaylorAw, the great conundrum of the relative paradox of abstract inconsistencies.

[@brandongaylor]

@@zigbeegooblesnort125 I was considering getting into pistol competitions, so I did this test to see what ammo was best for me. That’s the actual point.

[@zigbeegooblesnort125]

@@brandongaylor Good idea. I've shot literally tons of TULAMMO 9mm 115gr ball in IDPA, USPSA, Steel, 3 Gun, etc, and practice. Never have I had a single problem with it, in any caliber. Yes, it's ugly and dirty, but it's the cheapest. Aim small, miss small.

[@lucast3006]

The accuracy test and group diameter need to be performed in a pistol vise or else it’s meaningless. There’s too much human error to draw any conclusions.

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍Nice

[@MidwesternOutdoors01]

❤

[@randallspear8706]

115 ground???

[@brandongaylor]

I’m not the best speaker lol

[@peebeme1506]

Great review

[@brandongaylor]

Thanks for watching!