The Liberty Ultra-Light 9mm +P 50gr load (Liberty part no. LAUL9052) pairs Liberty Ammunition’s Civil Defense projectile with Shell Shock Technologies NAS3 cases. The result is a 50-grain 9mm +P round at 2040 fps that carries more kinetic energy than many .45 ACP defense loads, according to Liberty. Because the projectile and the case are both light, felt recoil and muzzle flip drop for faster follow-up shots. It is a sensible pick for concealed carry pistols and home defense. Each box holds 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 9mm +P, the higher-pressure 9mm designation Liberty lists for this load.
• Bullet weight is 50 grains, a light projectile that cuts recoil and muzzle flip.
• Muzzle velocity is 2040 fps, which supplies the energy that drives the projectile’s cavity action.
• Muzzle energy is 462 foot-pounds, comparable to many heavier defensive loads.
• Accuracy is rated at under 1 inch at 25 meters, a tight group for a defensive load.
• Terminal effect is listed at 3.5 inches wide by 12 inches deep, the cavity width and depth Liberty publishes.
• The case is a two-piece nickel alloy shell with an aluminum base, which Liberty says is about half the weight of brass.
• The projectile is the lighter Civil Defense design, which Liberty says leads to fewer muzzle flips for faster follow-up shots.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for carry and practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this 9mm +P load use brass cases? No. Liberty loads it in Shell Shock Technologies NAS3 cases, a two-piece nickel alloy shell with an aluminum base that is about half the weight of brass.

Why is the 50-grain bullet useful for defense? The lighter projectile reduces felt recoil and muzzle flip, so follow-up shots come faster, while the 2040 fps velocity gives it 462 foot-pounds of muzzle energy.

How many rounds are in the box? Each box holds 20 rounds.

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