Firearms questions?

m4a1mustang · 03-31-2011, 11:56 AM

Walmart is a good bit cheaper. In 9mm, they sell Federal Champion FMJ for $10.47/box. Online it's $12.99.

In general, I buy any and all FMJ I can find at Wal-Mart. For defensive rounds I usually order.

mark_taba85 · 03-31-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Walmart is a good bit cheaper. In 9mm, they sell Federal Champion FMJ for $10.47/box. Online it's $12.99.

In general, I buy any and all FMJ I can find at Wal-Mart. For defensive rounds I usually order.

okay, I will definitely check out walmart for rounds before checking online.

I'd see some 40SW rounds for about $12-$15 online also.

Are defensive/plinking rounds similar or no difference?

m4a1mustang · 03-31-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85

okay, I will definitely check out walmart for rounds before checking online.

I'd see some 40SW rounds for about $12-$15 online also.

Are defensive/plinking rounds similar or no difference?

Plinking rounds are just any cheap FMJ round.

Defensive rounds are hollow points that are designed to expand for maximum trauma. Premium HP rounds are pretty pricey. I think I pay around $22 for a box of 20 rounds of Speer Gold Dot 9mm hollow points. Compare that to $10.47 for a box of 50 rounds of Federal Champion FMJ target ammo.

You could still use an FMJ round for defense, though. Just probably not the ideal round.

dad · 03-31-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Plinking rounds are just any cheap FMJ round.

Defensive rounds are hollow points that are designed to expand for maximum trauma. Premium HP rounds are pretty pricey. I think I pay around $22 for a box of 20 rounds of Speer Gold Dot 9mm hollow points. Compare that to $10.47 for a box of 50 rounds of Federal Champion FMJ target ammo.

You could still use an FMJ round for defense, though. Just probably not the ideal round.

I use nothing but FMJ's(.45).

KravMaga · 03-31-2011, 05:15 PM

I have a S&W MP 40. I just buy blazers. Cheap enough to throw lead downrange whenever I want, and could probably still kill someone if needed.

mark_taba85 · 03-31-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KravMaga

I have a S&W MP 40. I just buy blazers. Cheap enough to throw lead downrange whenever I want, and could probably still kill someone if needed.

Ooo the same one I want to get, which one exactly did you buy and how much? I want the new range/carry kit for $512.

where do you buy rounds and how much?

KravMaga · 04-01-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85

Ooo the same one I want to get, which one exactly did you buy and how much? I want the new range/carry kit for $512.

where do you buy rounds and how much?

I purchased at last duty station so I paid no taxes. I usually buy ammo on a couple different Internet sites.

I really like the pistol. With the medium size hand- grips, fits my hands perfect. Shot some glocks also, but went to this instead but can't remember specific reasons.

Anarky · 03-31-2011, 11:20 PM

Walmart does typically have the cheapest price on ammo. I'm not sure if you get the big gun shows in your area but that is always the cheapest place to find ammo. In Utah Theres one every 2 0r 3 months and I usually can get a 1000 rounds of 180 gr 40 S&W for $160 bucks. For your AR Typically going with the 55GR FMJ will be the cheapest and like others have said stay away from wolf and other brands like them. If you really find that you enjoy shooting reloading your own ammo is always the best way to go you can prob reload 1000 rounds of 40 S&W for around $100 give or take depending on powder and primers you use 1000 rounds of .223 55gr FMJ can be reloaded for about $120 to $150. Good luck and happy shooting

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Anarky Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 118 Drives: 2011 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Walmart does typically have the cheapest price on ammo. I'm not sure if you get the big gun shows in your area but that is always the cheapest place to find ammo. In Utah Theres one every 2 0r 3 months and I usually can get a 1000 rounds of 180 gr 40 S&W for $160 bucks. For your AR Typically going with the 55GR FMJ will be the cheapest and like others have said stay away from wolf and other brands like them. If you really find that you enjoy shooting reloading your own ammo is always the best way to go you can prob reload 1000 rounds of 40 S&W for around $100 give or take depending on powder and primers you use 1000 rounds of .223 55gr FMJ can be reloaded for about $120 to $150. Good luck and happy shooting