The Underwood 9mm Luger +P+ 147gr Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose (Underwood part no. 111) is a 50-round box of higher-pressure handgun ammunition. Underwood Ammo lists the cartridge as 9mm Luger +P+. The 147-grain flat nose full metal jacket bullet is non-expanding, and Underwood says the flat nose keeps a nose-forward position for maximum penetration through dense mass. It is aimed at woods and field use as well as range work.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger +P+, the +P+ designation Underwood prints for this load.
• The bullet weighs 147 grains, the heavy weight Underwood lists for this load.
• The bullet is a full metal jacket flat nose, non-expanding and built for penetration.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 1175 fps, a supersonic speed as Underwood rates it.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 451 ft-lb, the figure Underwood publishes for this load.
• Sectional density is 0.17, the figure Underwood publishes for this bullet.
• The case is nickel-plated brass, which Underwood credits with smoother feeding and better corrosion resistance.
• Underwood lists this load as suppressor safe, a useful note for owners of suppressed pistols.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a practical count for a full range session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there firearms this +P+ load is not recommended for? Underwood states that aftermarket Sig P365 conversion barrels are not recommended for its +P and +P+ 9mm ammunition, because all of its testing and validation is performed with factory Sig P365 barrels.

How is this different from the 124-grain +P load? This load carries a heavier 147-grain bullet and is listed as +P+, at 1175 fps versus 1225 fps for the lighter 124-grain +P.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 50 rounds of the same 147-grain +P+ loading.

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