I bought some SD ammo thru Target Sports USA.
When I went to the range last week, I shot a box of Federal Hydra-Shok 124-gr JHP and the gun (the Bul Armory SAS II UL) ate it without issue, so I ordered a box of 50 of P9HS1G1.
Now, I shot a magazine of Hydra-Shok 124-gr and the ammo functioned, but I didn’t want to buy another box from Cabelas, as their prices aren’t the best.
I also bought a 50-round box of Speer Gold Dot 124-gr JHP, as I’ve never shot 9mm of that brand before and it is a proven round (lots of LE usage).
Both boxes were under $35 and is far cheaper than what I can find at Cabelas (they don’t typically sell SD ammo in boxes of 50).
I’ll give the Speer Gold Dots a spin with the SAS II UL and let you all know how well they do.
UPDATE (5/10/2025): I guess I lied. I shot the Speer Gold Dots and also didn’t make a note of it in my range notes spreadsheet. I don’t even remember when I shot that ammo and I’m trying to ensure I don’t have it stashed somewhere.
UPDATE 2 (5/10/2025): I found the Speer ammo. It was untouched and in my safe (I’ve no idea why). And I just ordered another 50-round box of it, along with a 50-round box of Federal Premium HST, from Target USA…they had no Federal Hydra-Shok in stock.