Smith and Wesson 952-2 and Federal 147HST.

I finally tool out my 2006 952-2 five inch and shot it at 25 yards ( will take it to 50 this weekend).
Once the sight were adjusted for six o'clock hold , I fired 10 rounds resting my arms on the bench. No sandbags, rests , etc.
All ten rounds nicely filled the X ring ! Cant wait to take it to 50.

Questions:

Is 147JHP ammo known to be accurate in match grade 9mm pistols?
What barrel twist do You think S&W used in 952-2?
Anyone shoots 952 at 50 yards regularly ? Who ammo are You using?

Thank You .

Yes, 18.75:1, yes and I prefer the 115gr XTP, HAP or Zero JHP's. But I also have a lot of 147gr ammo, RNBT, XTP and L-FP. All of the 147's will hold X at 25yds but I had to go to the 115's to hold X at 50. That 18.75 twist needs a bunch of velocity.

Len

Knowing how federal 147HST did at 25 yards, how from Your experience it  How much better do You think Atlanta 115FMJ should do?

There is probably nothing wrong with the FMJ. When I was chasing LEG points with a 9mm (M9) I only found one FMJ that had a good enough base on it to shoot good groups at 50 and that was the Sierra Tournament Master. I have no idea what Atlanta uses for their RN bullets. I like the Hornady 147gr RNBT because the Boat tail have great bases. Atlanta makes a JHP that shoot very good and would have no problem expecting them to hold 10 or X ring. I have never tested their FMJ bullet.

Len

Great . Thank You. I will test Federal 147HST at 50 yards and see what happens.

In the for what it is worth category. Just 3 hours ago Mass Ammo sent me a flyer on HST ammo. Apparently they are having a sale. Good timing.

https://massammo.com/handgun-ammo/9mm