Blazer 9mm

[Brandon Ouellette]

I just picked up a couple boxes of Blazer 9mm from Dicks. It appears that they have an aluminum casing. Has anyone used these? And have they caused any problems. I figured it was cheap range ammo. Hope it doesn't cause to many problems.

 

[brcombs]

I use it in my Xdm9 and M&P 9 with absolutely no problem. I like to use it for lost brass IDPA matches.

 

[ADJ423]

I have had problems with them ejecting in numerous pistols so I do not buy them anymore.

 

[Brandon Ouellette]

Hmmmmm, Guess I will find out. I plan to go to the range tomorrow with my SR9.

 

[Doug Rowan]

Steel case ammo

Never had an issue. Used many many boxes of them. I shoot a glock 26, 17 and ruger LCP. Never had a jam, never had a failure. Love buying them for range practice, but wouldn't use them in training or comp. Some ranges won't allow steel or ammo like this, so might want to ask.

I use it in my Xdm9 and M&P 9 with absolutely no problem. I like to use it for lost brass IDPA matches.

 

[Glock Fan]

I've used Blazer ammo for years without any issues. I will use the aluminum cases in situations where I won't be collecting the brass for reloading, otherwise I'll use Blazer Brass or any other quality ammo.

 

[SCTom]

I've used it as range fodder in my Ruger P89 as well as the Tula steel 9mm. Never had a problem. Probably went through 2000 rounds or so. It's cheap and it's always gone BANG for me. I keep it loaded with Winchester JHP brass at home though.

 

[dgifted]

I have had jamming problems with Blazer aluminum cases, mostly as FTE. I have had some FTL issues as well, all with my Beretta 9000S handgun. I'm not sure if that was because it was a compact. I was able to use the Blazer in my HIPOINT 995TS carbine without either problem. I have used Winchester target ammo without any FTE/FTL issues at all and pricing at Walmart for boxes of 100 very reasonable.

 

[gunnerbob]

I've only used Blazer aluminum in 25acp, shooting a Taurus Tomcat. It functioned fine, no jams. I have however heard that some people have issues in certain firearms.... so... I guess you have to just try it out.

 

[Ryan.moran]

i used some in my sr9c and did not have a problem with it.

 

[Purple]

I've shot Blazer's in various calibers for years and have not had any problems. It's quality ammo and often less expensive than other ammo brands. Enjoy your range time!

 

[CharlesMorrison]

In 9mm, no problems at al. In .380, that's a different story. My TPC 738 did t like them at all.

 

[sig p6]

Used it for years in both my p6 and my g21 and n problems

 

[cluznar]

Shot Blazer aluminum in my Bersa Thunder .380 but had problems. Only use brass cased ammo now.

:dance3:

 

[Lowjiber]

CCI also sells "Blazer Brass" for 9mm. Cartridges are re-loadable.

 

[schadenfreude]

I've found Blazer aluminum cased ammo to remarkably relaiable in my 9mms and .45s.

 

[santanzchild]

Use it in my 9 and 40 when I have too but try to avoid it. Blazer cycles the weapon fine but its extremely dirty and usually shoots fireballs a few feet in front of my weapon.

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[CharlesMorrison]

I've only used Blazer aluminum in 25acp, shooting a Taurus Tomcat. It functioned fine, no jams. I have however heard that some people have issues in certain firearms.... so... I guess you have to just try it out.

Glock .40 cal Blazzer Aluminum is a problem. The Glocks don't have a fully supported chamber so there tends to be bulging in the Aluminum rounds.
In the 9mm version, no problems at all. I also have no issues with my M&P .40 and Blazzer Aluminum Amunition.

 

[jcreek]

I bought some 9mm because it was cheap a few years ago and ran it through my 92fs. Jammed every other if not every shot. Switched to Remington UMC and haven't had any problems since. I don't buy it anymore,

 

[G26]

Shoot it in Glock 26, 30SF. No problems.