The PPU Subsonic 9mm Luger 158gr FMJ load (brand part no. PPS9MM) is a 50-round box of reduced-velocity handgun ammunition from Prvi Partizan, built for shooters who want lower noise and lower recoil. A heavy 158 grain full metal jacket bullet leaves the muzzle at 950 fps, safely under the speed of sound, and PPU lists its full ballistic table so you can plan for the drop. It suits quiet range sessions and training that benefits from a softer shot.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is 9mm Luger, the most widely used handgun chambering.
• The bullet is a 158 grain full metal jacket, a heavy projectile that keeps velocity subsonic.
• Muzzle velocity is 950 fps, below the speed of sound, which cuts report and recoil.
• Muzzle energy is 317 ft-lb, the figure PPU publishes for this load.
• The ballistic coefficient is 0.160, which describes how well the bullet holds its speed in flight.
• Velocity at 25 yards is 925 fps from PPU’s table.
• Velocity at 50 yards is 895 fps, with energy of 281 ft-lb at that distance.
• The bullet path is about 2.9 inches below the sight line at 50 yards in PPU’s table, which shows a clear drop at range.
• The bullet path is about 11.8 inches below the sight line at 100 yards in PPU’s table, so subsonic loads suit close to medium distances.
• The box holds 50 rounds, a practical count for a range trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it cycle every semi-auto pistol? PPU states that its subsonic ammunition is engineered for firearms designed to function with reduced cartridge velocity and pressure, so not all semi-auto firearms will function properly, such as those that require higher pressures to cycle their actions.

What makes this load subsonic? It pushes a heavy 158 grain bullet at 950 fps, which is below the speed of sound, so it avoids the supersonic crack and recoils softer.

How many rounds come in the box? The box holds 50 rounds of 9mm Luger 158 grain FMJ.

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