Great suppressed - SIG SAUER Elite V-Crown Competition 9 mm Luger 147 grain Jacketed Hollow Point Brass Cased Centerfire Pistol Ammunition

After trying a few different 147 grain JHP rounds through the suppressed APC9 I settled on the Sig Elite V Crown. From what I have seen on line it expands reasonably well in gel tests, but it is also very pleasant to shoot suppressed. I also tried the Federal 147 HST and CCI 147 FMJ ( yes I know the CCI is not a JHP). I do not own a meter so my testing was completely subjective. With that I got 2 rounds in to the Federal before putting my hearing protection back on. I am not sure if the Federal is hearing safe or not but I found it to be a bit spicy. Again without a meter to confirm anything the CCI also was perceived to be a bit louder. The Sig was very pleasant to shoot compared to the previously mentioned rounds. Is it hearing safe? I can not say for sure as I do not have a meter but I personally have no concerns shooting this round without hearing protection when suppressed.

If you are looking for a JHP to shoot suppressed the Sig 147 grain is the way to go in my opinion. It ran without issue in the APC 9. I still have not tried it through a handgun yet but plan on doing so in the near future.