Grizzly 9mm +P+ 124gr Bonebreaker – Rugged Bear Defense Ammo

Description

The Grizzly 9mm +P+ 124gr Bonebreaker load, item GC9+P+4, is a 20 round box of 9mm Luger +P+ ammunition from Grizzly Cartridge Company, loaded with a 124 grain Bonebreaker flat point bullet rated at 1400 fps with 540 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Grizzly recommends it for self defense and protection against aggressive bears and other dangerous animals.

Grizzly 9mm +P+ 124gr Bonebreaker Overview

Plenty of people who spend time in the woods carry a 9mm because it is the pistol they already own and shoot well. This load is Grizzly’s answer for those shooters. Instead of a hollow point that opens up and stops early, it pairs a hard flat point bullet with +P+ pressure, pushing 124 grains at a rated 1400 fps. The goal is the deepest straight-line penetration the 9mm can deliver, so a high-capacity pistol can serve as a practical backcountry sidearm.

Bullet Design

Bonebreaker is Grizzly Cartridge’s name for its hard, non-expanding flat point bullet. A wide, flat meplat crushes and cuts tissue instead of simply pushing it aside, and because the bullet does not expand, it keeps driving in a straight line for deep penetration through muscle and bone. That is why loads like this are a common choice for protection against bears and other large animals, where reaching the vitals matters more than expansion.

Intended Use

Grizzly recommends this round for self defense and for protection against aggressive bears and other dangerous animals. It suits hikers, hunters and anglers in black bear country who prefer a light, high-capacity 9mm to a heavy magnum revolver. For hiking and fishing trips where weight matters, a compact 9mm loaded with a deep-penetrating flat point is a reasonable choice, though a larger caliber offers more margin against the biggest bears. Bear spray remains a useful companion tool, and many wildlife agencies recommend carrying it.

Firearm Compatibility

This ammunition is made for handguns and pistol-caliber carbines chambered in 9mm Luger, also called 9x19mm Parabellum, such as the Glock 17, 19 and 43X, the SIG Sauer P365 and P320, the Smith and Wesson M&P 9 and Shield, the Springfield Hellcat and the Canik TP9 series. This is a +P+ load. There is no industry pressure standard above +P, so use it only in modern, robust 9mm pistols whose maker approves +P+ ammunition, and avoid high-volume shooting with it.

Grizzly Cartridge Company

Grizzly Cartridge Company is an American ammunition maker known for heavy, hard-hitting loads for hunters, outdoorsmen and handgunners who carry in bear country, along with cowboy action, defense and safari ammunition. Its loads are made in the USA, and many are built to run at the upper end of what each cartridge allows, so always match the load to your firearm.

Recoil and Shootability

The 9mm is one of the easiest defensive calibers to shoot well, but +P+ loads like this one produce noticeably more muzzle flip, blast and flash than standard range ammunition. The difference is most obvious in small, lightweight carry pistols, so practice controlled pairs with the load you carry and confirm your pistol handles it reliably.

Practice and Testing

Fire at least a box through your own firearm before you rely on this load for hunting or protection. Confirm reliable feeding and extraction, and check where it prints at the distances you expect to shoot, since heavy or fast loads often hit to a different point than light practice ammunition.

Storage and Care

Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box, away from solvents and lubricants that can contaminate primers. Inspect rounds for dents, loose bullets or corrosion before loading.

Specifications

• Brand: Grizzly Cartridge Company
• Item number: GC9+P+4
• Caliber: 9mm Luger +P+
• Bullet weight: 124 grain
• Bullet type: Bonebreaker flat point
• Rated velocity: 1400 fps
• Muzzle energy: 540 ft-lbs
• Recommended for: Self defense and protection against aggressive bears and other dangerous animals
• Count: 20 rounds per box
• UPC: 815152015211
• Made in the USA

Before You Buy

Federal law requires buyers of handgun ammunition to be at least 21 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order.

Who It Is For

The Grizzly 9mm +P+ 124gr Bonebreaker is a great fit for outdoorsmen, hunters and guides who carry a 9mm pistol in the woods and want a non-expanding flat point load built for deep penetration on large animals.

Buy the Grizzly 9mm +P+ 124gr Bonebreaker at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Grizzly 9mm +P+ 124gr Bonebreaker online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more handgun loads. For factory details, visit Grizzly Cartridge.