Rattlesnake Ammunition Same Felt Recoil 9mm Review

By Bruce F

The folks at Rattlesnake Ammunition recently launched a new line of reduced lead exposure training ammunition that promises to produce the same felt recoil as full power personal defense ammunition. The Rattlesnake SFR (same felt recoil) line is only available in 9mm at this time with 115, 124, and 147 grain weight standard pressure loads. Additionally, 9mm +P loads are also available in 124 and 147 grain weights. The manufacturer describes the ammunition as follows.

Rattlesnake SFR was developed as a practice round formulated to produce the Same Felt Recoil as leading brands of hollow point ammunition for the most realistic training experience possible. Most importantly, all Rattlesnake SFR uses components designed to shoot cleanly and reduce lead exposure to the shooter by up to 98% compared to traditional ammunition.

As I’ve mentioned many times before, I like the idea of TRAINING with my carry ammunition. On the other hand, I will PRACTICE with whatever ammunition I happen to have on hand. Practice ammunition is usually the cheapest stuff I can find. Let me elaborate about the differences between training and practice.

Practice: Repetition of fundamentals like sight alignment, trigger control, and safe gun handling. You can …Read the Rest

Source:: Pocket Guns & Gear