PMC .45 ACP > Ammunition

Posted: 5/19/2010 1:50:59 AM EDT

Anyone try the PMC .45 ACP 230gr. ball?

I'm seeing it for $360-$380/1000, which is somewhat cheaper than Federal AE and others.

Just wondering if it's any good.

Posted: 5/19/2010 4:01:44 AM EDT

[#1]

PMC is good to go. It's as good as WWB & AE in my opinion.

Posted: 5/19/2010 5:32:51 AM EDT

[#2]

I have a ton of it. Not a problem in my 1911.

Posted: 5/19/2010 7:06:36 AM EDT

[#3]

Accurate enough, but *really* flashy. I bought some test boxes, as I'm getting to the end of my old Magtech stash. BOOOM. Thought I was in a photobooth.

Posted: 5/19/2010 7:13:39 AM EDT

[#4]

Put some through my PT 145 without any problems. I use it for plinking ammo and feeds well. Doesn't always hit what I am aiming at though.......pretty sure that's on my end

Posted: 5/19/2010 8:16:20 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Anyone try the PMC .45 ACP 230gr. ball?

I'm seeing it for $360-$380/1000, which is somewhat cheaper than Federal AE and others.

Just wondering if it's any good.

Do you mind sharing the source that has it at that price?

Posted: 5/19/2010 5:04:43 PM EDT

[#6]

It's good, I shoot without any problems.

Posted: 5/20/2010 2:22:51 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Anyone try the PMC .45 ACP 230gr. ball?

I'm seeing it for $360-$380/1000, which is somewhat cheaper than Federal AE and others.

Just wondering if it's any good.

Do you mind sharing the source that has it at that price?

Here's one source.

http://www.the-armory.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/45_acp_ammo.html
$360/1000 + $52 shipping to California. They get you with shipping.

Check Palmetto State Armory too.

I think I also saw it at LTD for $360, but it's sold out now.
http://ltdammo.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11_19_23

Posted: 5/20/2010 4:21:35 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Anyone try the PMC .45 ACP 230gr. ball?

I'm seeing it for $360-$380/1000, which is somewhat cheaper than Federal AE and others.

Just wondering if it's any good.

Do you mind sharing the source that has it at that price?

Here's one source.

http://www.the-armory.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/45_acp_ammo.html
$360/1000 + $52 shipping to California. They get you with shipping.

Check Palmetto State Armory too.

I think I also saw it at LTD for $360, but it's sold out now.
http://ltdammo.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11_19_23

Thanks.

Shipping for a case to FL ended up being 31 dollars so it ended up being a little less than Palmetto.

Posted: 5/23/2010 2:43:01 AM EDT

[#9]

I like to shoot .45 ACP ball that's loaded to the original 1911 ball spec, and AFAICT, the only manufacturer that loads their 230gr. ball to the spec is Federal. So, Federal AE is always my #1 choice for ball.

I was hoping the PMC was loaded similar, but I doubt it is.

Posted: 6/16/2010 9:44:24 AM EDT

[#10]

I've run about 6,000 PMC Bronze with no ammo related issues. It's very similar to the FAE and WWB.

Posted: 6/16/2010 8:07:30 PM EDT

[#11]

Its good to go. Bought 6k of it about a year ago and its getting around to the point I should buy more.

ETA: how can you tell if it is to original spec? velocity numbers?

Posted: 6/16/2010 8:16:48 PM EDT

[#12]

The Armory is back up to 440 per k. Was it on sale?

Posted: 6/17/2010 1:59:31 AM EDT

[#13]

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The Armory is back up to 440 per k. Was it on sale?

For a while, yes.

It goes on sale from time to time, you just have to check every day because it goes fast.

Posted: 6/18/2010 6:42:21 PM EDT

[#14]

Shot thousands of rds of this through a Sig P220 and several 1911's. No failures, pretty accurate and consistent, GTG!
The brass is actually pretty good for reloading. I prefer it to Federal, seems a little tougher.

Posted: 6/22/2010 11:20:02 PM EDT

[#15]

Back on sale at Palmetto.

$359/1000 + $24 shipping.

This is as low as I have seen it since January (when Palmetto had it for $339/1000).

Posted: 6/23/2010 11:36:31 PM EDT

[#16]

Beautiful! Thanks

Posted: 6/24/2010 9:16:31 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Beautiful! Thanks

Better stock up before Feb 2011.

Posted: 6/25/2010 4:04:03 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Beautiful! Thanks

Better stock up before Feb 2011.

Whats going down feb 2011? Oh, you mean the friggin ammo law thing? I have fairly easy ways around that

Posted: 6/26/2010 9:59:52 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

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Beautiful! Thanks

Better stock up before Feb 2011.

Whats going down feb 2011? Oh, you mean the friggin ammo law thing? I have fairly easy ways around that

Plan regular trips to Vegas or Reno?

Posted: 7/5/2010 8:13:08 AM EDT

[#20]

A good friend of mine picked up 4 boxes on Saturday to run through his new SW1911. We shot about a box and a half without any issues. My experience with PMC is good, I've shot a couple thousands rounds of it through my ar without a hiccup.

Posted: 7/6/2010 8:15:50 AM EDT

[#21]

Not saying there is anything wrong with this, but PMC .45 is loaded using Russian SALUT shotshell powder.
LINK

That explains the big flash some posters above have commented on and is apparently one way PMC saves money on the rounds, allowing the lower retail prices that can be found.
I would suspect this powder might burn on the dirtier side than normal pistol powder, but haven't shot any so I can't comment from experience.

Posted: 7/6/2010 12:27:12 PM EDT

[#22]

I've had pretty good results at the range with PMC ammo in both 9mm and .45 acp.

To me, it seems fairly clean (compared to say WWB or UMC) and rather peppy.

Posted: 7/6/2010 12:40:47 PM EDT

[#23]

I am assuming you are talking about PMC bronze, it is good stuff and shoots cleaner than a lot of other stuff out there.

Posted: 7/7/2010 11:36:20 AM EDT

[#24]

It seemed to produce more carbon in my USP than 230gr Federal. However, that is an anecdotal statement; I haven't performed any quantitative/scientific tests.

Posted: 7/7/2010 1:21:36 PM EDT

[#25]

They purchase the powder, and it seems to have wandered around over the years (not unexpected for bulk non-canister powder).

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