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Cheapest decent 9mm ammo?
9/18/2011 11:50:45 PM
I just shot my newly purchased Glock 19 for the first time today and I am in need of some cheap, decent practice ammo. I'm an AR guy and not a handgun guy so I don't know a lot about whats good and what isn't. I shoot at an indoor range mostly, and they test ammo that's brought in with a magnet so no steel cased ruskie stuff for me 
I have been thinking about the Blazer aluminum cased ammo, it appears to be hovering around $10/50rds + shipping though mail-order.
What do you guys think?
9/19/2011 12:03:11 AM
If you're not going to save/reload the cases, Aluminum Blazer is OK in my book.
You might try Copes or Wideners for a "bulk" buy. Copes has the advantage of essentially free shipping ($10 flat rate, so order a ton and it's still $10).
You might try Copes or Wideners for a "bulk" buy. Copes has the advantage of essentially free shipping ($10 flat rate, so order a ton and it's still $10).
9/19/2011 12:03:27 AM
I have a glock 17 and i order from Bulk Ammo.com magtech its not bad 9mm 115g FMJ no issues and you get it fast good deals on 223
9/19/2011 1:22:08 PM
Winchester Ranger 500rnd. Case $124.99ea... Here
9/19/2011 1:24:07 PM
Blazer
9/19/2011 1:34:16 PM
Sellier & Bellot is my favorite. I stock up on it when Cabela's runs a sale.
9/19/2011 1:40:46 PM
+1 for Blazer. Never had a problem with them in my G19.
9/19/2011 7:00:33 PM
I shoot at an indoor range mostly, and they test ammo that's brought in with a magnet so no steel cased ruskie stuff for me
Why are they worried about the fired cases penetrating anything? The steel case is ejected out of the gun from a seperate port than the barrel. It does not go down range with the bullet. Why are they SOOOO afraid of a steel bullet case?
9/19/2011 8:28:22 PM
Originally Posted By MCBallpeen:
Why are they worried about the fired cases penetrating anything? The steel case is ejected out of the gun from a seperate port than the barrel. It does not go down range with the bullet. Why are they SOOOO afraid of a steel bullet case?
I shoot at an indoor range mostly, and they test ammo that's brought in with a magnet so no steel cased ruskie stuff for me
Why are they worried about the fired cases penetrating anything? The steel case is ejected out of the gun from a seperate port than the barrel. It does not go down range with the bullet. Why are they SOOOO afraid of a steel bullet case?
9/19/2011 8:57:01 PM
Originally Posted By Wishoot1:
Sellier & Bellot is my favorite. I stock up on it when Cabela's runs a sale.
Sellier & Bellot is my favorite. I stock up on it when Cabela's runs a sale.
+1
9/24/2011 6:39:50 AM
Another +1 for Sellier & Bellot
Sellier & Bellot is my choice for practice and plinking. I like to shoot and practice with 124gr FMJs and so far it's been the most accurate 124gr FMJ ammo I've shot out of my M&P9.
Never used Blazer aluminum so I can't speak for it. All I know is that it's pretty cheap.
Sellier & Bellot is my choice for practice and plinking. I like to shoot and practice with 124gr FMJs and so far it's been the most accurate 124gr FMJ ammo I've shot out of my M&P9.
Never used Blazer aluminum so I can't speak for it. All I know is that it's pretty cheap.
9/26/2011 12:12:45 PM
Federal at Walmart.
9/27/2011 8:00:56 AM
Originally Posted By Ameshawki:
Federal at Walmart.
Federal at Walmart.
This.
9/27/2011 4:21:22 PM
All of the above are great choices. Someone had the Swiss Geco for around $200 shipped for 1k. That is a good price point - around .20 per round.
I would avoid the Remington UMC. My friend and I had trouble with the UMC in Glocks and Berettas. Seemed underpowered. Coulda been a bad batch (batches actually), but...
I would avoid the Remington UMC. My friend and I had trouble with the UMC in Glocks and Berettas. Seemed underpowered. Coulda been a bad batch (batches actually), but...
9/28/2011 5:01:04 AM
Originally Posted By Zip196:
... Someone had the Swiss Geco for around $200 shipped for 1k. That is a good price point - around .20 per round. ...
... Someone had the Swiss Geco for around $200 shipped for 1k. That is a good price point - around .20 per round. ...
That's pretty cheap. Best offer for Geco here is 286.- Euro = 387.80 $ (without shipping).
BTW, it's still German ammo I think, even though RUAG Ammo Tech bought them a couple of years ago.
9/28/2011 8:05:28 AM
If you are buying just a couple of boxes WalMart or Academy will have the best prices. If you're buying in bulk, here are some useful websites to compare prices:
http://www.ammoengine.com/find/ammo/9mm
http://gun-deals.com/ammo.php?caliber=9mm+Luger
http://www.ammoengine.com/find/ammo/9mm
http://gun-deals.com/ammo.php?caliber=9mm+Luger
9/28/2011 8:09:04 PM
9/28/2011 11:40:06 PM
Originally Posted By Zip196:
All of the above are great choices. Someone had the Swiss Geco for around $200 shipped for 1k. That is a good price point - around .20 per round.
I would avoid the Remington UMC. My friend and I had trouble with the UMC in Glocks and Berettas. Seemed underpowered. Coulda been a bad batch (batches actually), but...
All of the above are great choices. Someone had the Swiss Geco for around $200 shipped for 1k. That is a good price point - around .20 per round.
I would avoid the Remington UMC. My friend and I had trouble with the UMC in Glocks and Berettas. Seemed underpowered. Coulda been a bad batch (batches actually), but...
I've been shooting alot of the Swiss Geco 124 lately. It and Fiocchi are my two favorites, but my Glocks have no problems with any of the Russian stuff either.
9/28/2011 11:44:38 PM
Check out SGammo.com They have a great deal on 500 and 1000 round packs of 9mm. Also Winchester Ranger FMJ in 115 or 124 grain, or Fiocchi or Sellier and Bellot are all good.
9/29/2011 12:49:36 AM
I've not shot any, however, IIRC bigbore has commented that S&B is a preferred brand.
9/29/2011 11:16:09 AM
Here is a good deal from a site sponsor with $10 shipping
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RWS/Geco 124gr FMJ 1000 for $200 shipped
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RWS/Geco 124gr FMJ 1000 for $200 shipped
9/29/2011 6:53:37 PM
Anyone here purchased from Weapons World?
Are they GTG?
Are they GTG?
9/29/2011 8:05:43 PM
I've bought from them with no problems.
9/30/2011 12:39:59 AM
Aguila 9mm 124gr FMJ $179.00/1,000rds+SH
The jacket on this all copper, no steel and it's brass case, boxer primed so you can reload it if you like.
Click Here
The jacket on this all copper, no steel and it's brass case, boxer primed so you can reload it if you like.
Click Here
10/1/2011 10:46:37 AM
Ordered a case of the RWS from Weapons World. I have used the RWS in the past and found it to be great ball ammo, so I decided to stock some.
I'll report back on how this transaction goes.
I'll report back on how this transaction goes.
10/1/2011 12:11:19 PM
Originally Posted By BlitzPig:
Ordered a case of the RWS from Weapons World. I have used the RWS in the past and found it to be great ball ammo, so I decided to stock some.
I'll report back on how this transaction goes.
Ordered a case of the RWS from Weapons World. I have used the RWS in the past and found it to be great ball ammo, so I decided to stock some.
I'll report back on how this transaction goes.
Can you please check it with a magnet and see if is bi-metal? thx!
10/1/2011 2:47:29 PM
I can verify that now.
I have a few boxes I purchased from Wally World a while back and they are indeed magnetic.
The description on their site even says so I do believe.
Not an issue for me.
I have a few boxes I purchased from Wally World a while back and they are indeed magnetic.
The description on their site even says so I do believe.
Not an issue for me.
10/1/2011 10:19:38 PM
Originally Posted By mdaugherty1988:
I just shot my newly purchased Glock 19 for the first time today and I am in need of some cheap, decent practice ammo. I'm an AR guy and not a handgun guy so I don't know a lot about whats good and what isn't. I shoot at an indoor range mostly, and they test ammo that's brought in with a magnet so no steel cased ruskie stuff for me
I just shot my newly purchased Glock 19 for the first time today and I am in need of some cheap, decent practice ammo. I'm an AR guy and not a handgun guy so I don't know a lot about whats good and what isn't. I shoot at an indoor range mostly, and they test ammo that's brought in with a magnet so no steel cased ruskie stuff for me
I have been thinking about the Blazer aluminum cased ammo, it appears to be hovering around $10/50rds + shipping though mail-order.
What do you guys think?
Look here: http://www.ammoengine.com/find/ammo/9mm
And here: http://gun-deals.com/ammo.php?caliber=9mm+Luger
10/12/2011 1:57:06 AM
TulAmmo from Wal-Mart. I have had 0 malfunctions using this ammo in IDPA. Of course I'm using a G19, so that may have something to do with it. 
And no, there is absolutely nothing wrong with steel cased ammo.
And no, there is absolutely nothing wrong with steel cased ammo.
10/15/2011 10:33:46 PM
here is a good deal on CCI Blazer Brass 9mm. With shipping it is around 212.00 to your door.. .21 cents per round is not too shabby these days..
Ill prolly order a case of 1000 here shortly..
Ill prolly order a case of 1000 here shortly..
10/25/2011 6:57:35 AM
Federal or Blazer brass from WM. Just took the kids out with my M&P fed a couple boxes through it without a problem.
10/27/2011 11:03:13 AM
surplusammo.com has good deals on S&B 115gr 9mm FMJ ammo.
10/28/2011 4:16:00 AM
Wal-Mart red box Federal 9mm is a decent deal and you can buy less than case quantities locally there.
CCI Blazer Brass is a good deal here: http://palmettostatearmory.com/9mm-ammo.php
Good deal on American Eagle, etc.: http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/index.php/cName/9mm-fmj-ammo
Magtech 115 grain is a decent price: http://dsgarms.com/Category/6_1/Pistol_Ammunition.aspx (free shipping in October on orders over $199 [e.g. a case of 9mm] with coupon code link)
As long as you're not buying Amerc or Ultramax ammo you should be fine. PMC, CCI, Speer, American Eagle, Federal, WWB, UMC, S&B, Magtech, etc. should all be fine. Pick your poison. There's good deals to be had everywhere. While it's not like the "good old days" of $10 per 100rd. Value Packs of WWB at Wal-Mart, the 9mm ammo situation is looking pretty good these days. Lots of selection and people are starting to compete on price.
ETA: And I see SG Ammo is about to have a great deal on Aguila ammo when it comes in: http://www.sgammo.com/product/aguila/coming-soon-1000-rds-9mm-luger-aguila-124-grain-fmj-ammo
10/30/2011 10:42:21 PM
Roll your own 
10/31/2011 10:07:31 PM
walmart - federal 115 gr, 100 round box, just under $20. I've shot lots of this stuff with no issues.
11/7/2011 3:42:32 PM
I know that range, and although they claim "safey" it's really about contributing to the owners brass fund. This range won't accept Blazer aluminum ammo or plastic european training ammo because they cause "jams" , "even in revolvers." It's all about the money.
11/7/2011 3:48:55 PM
Originally Posted By mgunner9:
I know that range, and although they claim "safey" it's really about contributing to the owners brass fund. This range won't accept Blazer aluminum ammo or plastic european training ammo because they cause "jams" , "even in revolvers." It's all about the money.
I know that range, and although they claim "safey" it's really about contributing to the owners brass fund. This range won't accept Blazer aluminum ammo or plastic european training ammo because they cause "jams" , "even in revolvers." It's all about the money.
I was going to warn you our indoor range won't let you shoot steel or aluminium because they don't want to seperate it out. So try to stay with brass.
I just bought a case of S&B I like. Doesn't take up much space and works well.
11/7/2011 6:39:52 PM
Originally Posted By gotigers:
walmart - federal 115 gr, 100 round box, just under $20. I've shot lots of this stuff with no issues.
walmart - federal 115 gr, 100 round box, just under $20. I've shot lots of this stuff with no issues.
I just picked up one of those boxes, I hope to get out sometime this week to try it in my G19
11/10/2011 9:04:24 PM
Originally Posted By mdaugherty1988:
I just picked up one of those boxes, I hope to get out sometime this week to try it in my G19
Originally Posted By gotigers:
walmart - federal 115 gr, 100 round box, just under $20. I've shot lots of this stuff with no issues.
walmart - federal 115 gr, 100 round box, just under $20. I've shot lots of this stuff with no issues.
I just picked up one of those boxes, I hope to get out sometime this week to try it in my G19
This is about all i keep in inventory now days for any shooting other than defense. My local WM sells out quick. I pass buy every couple of days, so i stop in. If they have it, i will buy 2 or 3 boxes. I have shot maybe a 1000 rounds with not one issue.
11/19/2011 12:24:20 PM
Brown Bear, steel-cased.
