I spent some time over the weekend reading through some of the older threads in this forum and came across this post in a thread titled PMC X-TAC SS109 or M855? (which is now Archived):



This is the first time I've ever heard anyone refer to IMI M855 as not being made to "M855 spec".  

The fact that the tips aren't always painted green is irrelevant. And while I don't know about the primers, I'm fairly certain that the projectiles are sealed, etc.

So, are there others who contend that IMI ammo (either the 855 or the 193) isn't the real-deal stuff?  Or that their M855 somehow isn't "M855 spec" ... ?

Looks like that poster did not read this, and has his panties in a bunch.  I do not bother with these never-be's.

Attack of the (M193) Clones, Part Two: M855 Comparison.

That's silly. It may not pass as M855 due to the tips not being painted green. However, it definitely will be SS109/NATO spec passing (which is the same spec).
The U.S. is the only country that paints the tips green to help soldiers be able to make sure they picked up the right ammo and not tracers or AP or old M193.


 

IMI is superior to Fed XM855 in all areas that matter. If it is that important to you, dip tips in paint for all I care.

Pretty much the same thing(s) I was thinking, but wondered if maybe I was missing something.

Just looking for some "confirmation".

Thanks.

ZV NATO SS109 paints there TIPS  greenish blue
Also is Hotter than M855 specs

IMI still have there FORUM? I use to be a member there long ago