Need feedback on 2 ammo makers/suppliers

Doug M. · #1 07-28-2012, 06:51 PM

I have been looking at a couple of loads from Georgia Arms and Double Tap. I have heard a few things, none bad, about both. I'd like to broaden my potential feedback pool, and this is a darned big pool of members.

FWIW, I am seeking revolver ammo loaded with SWCs in 38,41, and 45AR.

pilgrim6a · #2 07-28-2012, 07:16 PM

You can't go wrong with Georgia Arms. I've been shooting it since the '90s. The .38 'Canned Heat' is the best deal going.

pff · #3 07-28-2012, 10:25 PM

Another satisfied Ga Arms customer here, to the tune of many tens of thousand of rounds over a 20 year period.

Great folks to deal with.

Regards,

Pat

ArchAngelCD · #4 07-29-2012, 03:14 AM

I'm a huge fan of Double Tap ammo. I feel they make a quality product at a lower price than most of the other small specialty ammo producers. (like Buffalo Bore)

Nothing wrong with Georgia Arms but I don't feel they are anywhere near the quality of Double Tap.

silentflyer · #5 07-29-2012, 08:11 AM

No problems with GA stuff, .38,.357 and .44 Mag..

Doug M. · #6 07-29-2012, 11:01 AM

Thanks for the info so far.

I am looking specifically at the .38 LSWC (I did not see a +P variant other than the LSWC-HP) and the .41 LSWC @ 800 from GA, and the .38 +P LSWC @ 1000 and 45AR 255 LSWC @ 900 from DT. The photo of the latter looks a little odd, but I think it is perspective. I wish Black Hills loaded those, but no such luck.

Any knowledge of leading problems, etc?

ArchAngelCD · #7 07-30-2012, 02:31 AM

Most lead bullet that are kept below 1000 fps don't even have to be all that hard not to lead the barrel. I wouldn't worry about leading with the ammo you mentioned.

brucev · #8 07-30-2012, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug M.

I have been looking at a couple of loads from Georgia Arms and Double Tap. I have heard a few things, none bad, about both. I'd like to broaden my potential feedback pool, and this is a darned big pool of members.

FWIW, I am seeking revolver ammo loaded with SWCs in 38,41, and 45AR.

Ga. Arms ammo is very good. I have used it in 9mm, .38 Special, .45 ACP and 5.56mm. Their Canned Heat in these calibers have in my firearms given excellent on target results and perfect function. I have no personal experience with DT.

hobby-gunsmith · #9 07-30-2012, 10:05 AM

I have been dealing with Georgia arms for several years and found the ammo of excellent quality. I order the can heat for .40 cal s&w of 1000 at a time. You get a better deal with the bulk ammo price. I have never had a malfunction whatsoever in the years I have been using their reloads and their shipping is quick within a week of my orders.

Nick