Eley Minor 9 Competition 9mm 115gr – Superb Minor Power Factor Match Ammo, 50 Rounds

Description

Eley Minor 9 Competition 9mm 115gr ammunition is ELEY’s 9mm load for practical shooting sports, built to make minor power factor with soft, flat recoil. It fires a 115 grain full metal jacket bullet at a listed velocity of about 1,130 feet per second, giving a fast, light feel that helps you track your sights and drive the gun between targets. Each box holds 50 rounds.

• Built for Minor Power Factor
• Eley Minor 9 Competition 9mm 115gr Specifications
• Field Notes and Match Prep Tips

Built for Minor Power Factor

In USPSA, IPSC and similar action pistol sports, every competitor’s ammunition is checked for power factor, which is bullet weight in grains multiplied by velocity in feet per second, divided by 1,000. Most 9mm shooters compete in the minor category, which requires a power factor of at least 125. Run the numbers on this load and you get about 130, comfortably over the line while keeping recoil manageable.

ELEY is a British company famous for small bore match ammunition, and it applies the same focus on consistency to its centerfire competition rounds. Uniform powder charges and bullet seating help keep velocity spreads tight, so your chronograph results at a major match look like the ones you saw at home.

A light 115 grain bullet is popular in production and carry optics divisions because it cycles slides quickly, lets the muzzle settle fast and is easy on the shooter during long practice sessions.

Eley Minor 9 Competition 9mm 115gr Specifications

These figures come from the distributor listing for UPC 650911090166, which also identifies ELEY part number ELE-09016K.

• Brand: ELEY
• Product line: Minor 9 Competition
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum)
• Bullet: 115 grain full metal jacket
• Listed velocity: about 1,130 fps
• Calculated power factor: about 130
• Manufacturer part number: ELE-09016K
• Rounds per box: 50
• UPC: 650911090166

Field Notes and Match Prep Tips

Always chronograph Eley Minor 9 Competition 9mm 115gr ammo from your own pistol before a major match. Velocity changes with barrel length, temperature and even the specific lot, and a short barrel compact can produce lower numbers than a full size competition gun. Bring a small reserve of rounds from the same lot for official chrono testing.

Because it is a full metal jacket load, it is well suited for steel and paper targets in practice and competition. Check your local range rules on steel distances, and wear eye and ear protection at all times.

Many shooters buy several boxes from a single lot once they confirm good accuracy and reliable function. That way, your point of impact and recoil feel stay the same from practice through match day.

If you shoot USPSA, IPSC, Steel Challenge or any action pistol sport in 9mm, Eley Minor 9 Competition 9mm 115gr is a superb way to make minor with soft recoil and consistent performance. Pair it with snap caps for dry fire practice and a magazine extension for extra capacity on the clock.

New competitors often wonder whether they need special ammunition to start. The answer is no, but a consistent load makes learning easier. When every round feels the same, you can focus on grip, sight tracking and movement instead of wondering whether a miss came from the ammo. A dependable box like this one lets your scores reflect your progress.

Before your first match with Eley Minor 9 Competition 9mm 115gr ammo, run at least a few hundred rounds through the pistol and magazines you plan to use. Confirm that every magazine feeds cleanly, the slide locks back on empty and your holster releases the gun smoothly. Clean and lightly lubricate the pistol after each range session, paying attention to the rails and barrel hood.

Store Eley Minor 9 Competition 9mm 115gr ammo in a sealed container with a desiccant pack, and keep it out of hot vehicles between matches. Heat can raise velocity and pressure, while moisture can affect primers over time.

Prefer a heavier bullet for a softer push? Compare ELEY Minor 9 Competition 9mm 124gr, or visit ELEY’s pistol ammunition page for the full competition range.