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Steel case ammo question.

11K views 14 replies 10 participants last post by  DWinter 
#1 ·
I just recieved a new catalog from centerfire arms and they have 230 gr FMJ 45ACP for $289 for 1000 rounds or $149 for 500. It's Russian, new production, boxer primed, polymer coated, steel case, non-corrosive ammo . My question is, Is it safe to use in my new Glock 30SF and has anyone experienced any problems with steel cased ammo in their Glock? I just want it for range ammo but I definately don't want to damage the extractor just to save a few bucks. So, What sayeth the board?

Thanks
Duane
 
#8 ·
there was a gentleman at my indoor range that decided to fire wolf .45acp through his brand new thompson sub gun that he paid well over a grand for. blew the barrel in half, which went tumbling down range. no one was hurt.

not sure if it was double charge, or the previous round was stuck in the barrel, and he fired another one.....




also, there's a guy on GT that had a glock that wolf ammo blew up. wolf actually paid for a new gun for him. i'll link it if i can find it again.
 
#9 ·
It's the same one you saw GunNut. I asked someone about it later at another stage. I think it was where you guys shot as the RO I was chatting with said he was there when it happened. I don't think she was injured, just scared good. He told me what the ammo was.
 
#10 ·
The indoor range where I fire sells steel cased ammo in their store, but prohibits in on their firing range.
I guess it's OK to hurt yourself, just not on their range!
 
#14 ·
Steel case ammo shoots fine...brass case ammo causes KB too. And squibs...if you haven't seen it you haven't shot enough of it. This stuff happens with ammo.

It also doesn't damage your extractor.

Many indoor ranges don't allow steel cased ammo because it is usually also steel jacketed, which can cause fires when hitting their steel backstops.

I shoot steel cased almost exclusively through my 9mm and 5.56 guns.
 
#15 ·
Thanks guys, I'm not trying to be a complete tightwad, I was just curious. I was more concerned with extractor damage than the possiblility of a KB. I know extractors are cheap and easy to replace but I don't want to cause undue wear and tear that's not necessary. As far as reloading, I don't anyway but thanks for the advice. I shoot reloads from a reputable local guy in my 38 and 357 revolvers because I can immediately see if the cases are a little bulged when loading, but I stick to new ammo in my 40's and 45.
 
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