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Nosler's ASP (Assured Stopping Power) 9mm rounds bring the company's rifle ammunition expertise into the handgun space. This is ammunition designed to work, not just sit on a shelf. The 115-grain hollow point bullet features strategically skived jacket cuts that promote consistent expansion across a wide range of impact velocities, from around 800 to 1,300 fps.
Every component gets attention. Brass is individually checked for correct length, neck sizing, and flash hole alignment. Powder charges come from a precision scale, not an estimate. Once loaded, every round gets a visual inspection and polish. This level of care separates match-grade ammo from standard duty loads.
This load runs at 1,170 feet per second from a test barrel, delivering approximately 350 foot-pounds of energy. That velocity matters because it keeps the bullet traveling fast enough to expand reliably, but not so fast that it blows through everything in its path. Testing shows the ASP bullet expands to roughly 1.6 times its original diameter while maintaining good weight retention, which translates to energy transfer where it counts.
The 115-grain bullet offers advantages you might not expect. Lighter recoil helps with shot placement and follow-ups. Compact or lighter 9mm pistols cycle it reliably. Standard pressure loading means it won't over-stress your firearm. If you carry a smaller 9mm or train frequently, this weight hits the practical sweet spot.
Nosler added deep skives to the jacket that create precise relief cuts, allowing the bullet to expand reliably across a range of velocities without sacrificing accuracy. Testing shows consistent expansion to around 1.6 times the bullet's original diameter while retaining 98-99% of its weight, which means the energy stays where it matters.
This is standard pressure ammunition. Nosler may load it into +P-rated brass for strength, but the powder charge and performance are standard pressure, making it safe for all modern 9mm firearms. This approach gives you reliable performance without the extra wear on your gun.
The 115-grain bullet offers faster velocity, lighter recoil, and better cycling in compact guns while still delivering solid stopping power at 1,170 fps. It's particularly reliable in lighter 9mm pistols that might struggle with heavier rounds, and the reduced recoil makes follow-up shots easier for most people.
Each piece of brass gets checked for length and flash hole alignment before loading. Powder charges are weighed individually on precision scales. Every finished round receives a visual inspection and is polished. This manufacturing discipline comes from Nosler's experience making precision rifle ammunition.
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 0.95 |
| Grains | 115Gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 51285 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Hollow Point |
| Shipping Weight | 0.56 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 054041512855 |
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