Didn’t know about this with federal champion 9mm
- Thread starter Jsimon78
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Because the bullet is not a true FMJ it is played and will flake
At a Rangemaster Advance Instructor class even non ported was getting flacks on the target around the entry home at 7 or so yards.
It’s sort of cheap junk ammo and I stay away from it if I can.
Of build some hand strength so you don’t need a comp for the massive recoil of the 9mm…LOL JK
At a Rangemaster Advance Instructor class even non ported was getting flacks on the target around the entry home at 7 or so yards.
It’s sort of cheap junk ammo and I stay away from it if I can.
Of build some hand strength so you don’t need a comp for the massive recoil of the 9mm…LOL JK
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
the ammo might not have enough power to function properly with ports or comps. are they 115's? in the mod1 m/p core ported 4.25 and 5" i'll use atomic +p and it still shoots flat. i demonstrated that for a person when i was in okc.
BassCliff
Hellcat
Hi,
The generic Blazer Brass is also not recommended for ported barrels. The copper coating over the lead bullets is not bonded so well and could separate as it leaves the ported barrel. You don't want to get hit with those flakes, especially in the eye. From the CCI website... https://www.cci-ammunition.com/handgun/blazer/blazer-brass/6-5200.html
@Jsimon78, I'm glad you saw that warning on the box. I don't use Federal very often. Thanks for letting us know.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
The generic Blazer Brass is also not recommended for ported barrels. The copper coating over the lead bullets is not bonded so well and could separate as it leaves the ported barrel. You don't want to get hit with those flakes, especially in the eye. From the CCI website... https://www.cci-ammunition.com/handgun/blazer/blazer-brass/6-5200.html
@Jsimon78, I'm glad you saw that warning on the box. I don't use Federal very often. Thanks for letting us know.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
SimonRL
Ronin
Yeah, if you’re running a ported or comped pistol check your ammo when you buy. Plated ammo will foul everything up, as will the lead projectile under the plating.
Parker Mountain Machine who make compensators have a list of ammo to use and avoid. This is actually based around velocity of respective ammos, but is a good go by.
Federal American Eagle
Speer Lawman
Wolf
Remington UMC
Sig Sauer
Fiocchi
Magtech
124gr:
Blazer
Speer Lawman
Federal American Eagle
Sig Sauer
Winchester
PMC
Remington UMC
147gr:
Most ammo will run, but you will see less performance due to a lack of velocity
Ammo to stay away from:
Blazer 115
Winchester White Box 115
Armscor 115
PMC 115
All reloads or reman ammo
Parker Mountain Machine who make compensators have a list of ammo to use and avoid. This is actually based around velocity of respective ammos, but is a good go by.
Ammo Recommendations:
115gr:Federal American Eagle
Speer Lawman
Wolf
Remington UMC
Sig Sauer
Fiocchi
Magtech
124gr:
Blazer
Speer Lawman
Federal American Eagle
Sig Sauer
Winchester
PMC
Remington UMC
147gr:
Most ammo will run, but you will see less performance due to a lack of velocity
Ammo to stay away from:
Blazer 115
Winchester White Box 115
Armscor 115
PMC 115
All reloads or reman ammo
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
i use and have used many of those you posted and haven't had any kind of issues with any ported and comp'd 9's or other cartridges with same set ups. 147's are the only weights along with anything labeled sub i haven't tried/used.
TurboDog910
Custom
Or just don’t mess with ported barrels. Assuming it is 9mm it is not going to beat you up.
The go fast fairies have made folks believe saving a minuscule micro amount of time on “follow up shots” in a competition gun/match is equated to they won’t live through a fight without one on carry guns.
But that’s a whole other topic.
Jsimon78
Professional
I ain’t law enforcement so I’m good