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9mm Steel vs Brass
Posted on 12/4/20 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 12/4/20 at 3:06 pm
So I’ve never shot steel through any of my pistols but in this age of ammo shortage it’s all I have been able to purchase over the last couple months. Of course some is better than none.
Maybe it all boils down to preference, but is there any reason you rather one over the other? Anyone experience any issues with one or the other?
Maybe it all boils down to preference, but is there any reason you rather one over the other? Anyone experience any issues with one or the other?
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Posted on 12/4/20 at 3:13 pm to Splackavellie
From what I read Steel is dirty and you have to clean your gun . I just got steel 223 rounds .
Posted on 12/4/20 at 3:23 pm to Splackavellie
The indoor shooting range near my house is brass only
Posted on 12/4/20 at 3:35 pm to Splackavellie
Posted on 12/4/20 at 3:58 pm to Splackavellie
Bought 250 rounds of brass 9mm for $77 today
Posted on 12/4/20 at 4:03 pm to Splackavellie
Steel is just fine in 9mm. Brass will feed more consistently. You can’t reload steel. Some people say steel is dirtier but I think it’s negligible. Steel will supposedly wear your gun out faster but I doubt most people shoot enough for that to even matter. Buy the steel and go have fun.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 4:06 pm to weadjust
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The indoor shooting range near my house is brass only
That’s because they pick up the brass and sell it. Steel cases are not worth anything.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 5:34 pm to Splackavellie
I only shoot brass because I reload and that’s what I pick up.
Can’t reload steel.
Can’t reload steel.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 5:37 pm to Splackavellie
Steel is fine, historically the price difference between steel cased and brass cased has be negligible in 9mm and it didn't make much sense to even bother with steel cased... now, get what you can get.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 5:42 pm to Splackavellie
I've been looking for 9mm aluminum.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 7:24 pm to Splackavellie
Steel generally shoots dirty. I have plenty of brass, so would never use steel unless it was a dire emergency.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 9:59 pm to Splackavellie
I shot a few hundred rounds of steel in my two 9mm pistols and had no issues at all. Take what you can get these days.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 6:40 am to Splackavellie
Confused.
Are y out talking about Steel Bullet vs lead bullet?
Or steel case vs brass case?
Are y out talking about Steel Bullet vs lead bullet?
Or steel case vs brass case?
Posted on 12/5/20 at 6:50 am to dstone12
Casing
Posted on 12/5/20 at 7:10 am to LEASTBAY
Great article, thanks for sharing.
I actually require my carry gun and any home defense gun to shoot steel. If it doesn’t then I won’t carry it or use it. The reason is exactly what we are experiencing today, availability. As a reloader, I love brass but when brass isn’t as readily available, my gun needs to function with whatever ammo I have.
Historically, I have not had any issues with steel cased ammo.
I actually require my carry gun and any home defense gun to shoot steel. If it doesn’t then I won’t carry it or use it. The reason is exactly what we are experiencing today, availability. As a reloader, I love brass but when brass isn’t as readily available, my gun needs to function with whatever ammo I have.
Historically, I have not had any issues with steel cased ammo.
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