GECO ammo

[Frank46]

Been seeing this pop up on various online dealers sites. So $64 dollar question how does it stack up as to what you normally shoot. Not the 223/5.56 but the 38 special,357 magnum and 45acp. Supposed to be loaded for GECO by MFS in Hungary. When reloading mixed cases for 45acp always trashed the MFS stuff as primer flash holes were so off center the decapping pin didn't always push the primer out. Aim has it as well as SG AMMO. Thanks Frank

[Chuck24]

Did you save 15% ?

[WS4JH]

I can't comment on the current stock, as I have not been able to get my hands on any locally, however the search continues. When I was in the gun business in Germany, left in 1998. GECO was part of the RWS family, and was what the "white box" equivalent is to Winchester, a lower cost sporting grade.
If it was pure junk, I can promise you the German sport shooters would not buy it, Plinking is not part of the vocabulary.
I did own more firearms in Germany, than I currently do, yet everything revolved around competition shooting, and following the rules and traditions around it. Many of us were also active reloader's, and junk was not tolerated, after a 3 day required schooling, and the cost involved to get an Explosives License, you expected quality product.
On the other side since for the most people, there is nothing to compare against, they could be shipping their seconds to the US.
My SIG 210 is sighted in for the GECO 124gr 9mm, so I am still out on the search to find some.
If you do try some, let me hear about the results.

James WS4JH

[arjay]

Ive heard good things about their rimfire ammo,but nothing on center fire.

[Erich]

I've not shot it in the calibers about which you ask, but several boxes have proven the new stuff is absolutely fine in .32, .380 and 9mm.

[Arik]

Works fine for me in 9/38/357/45. I don't reload so I don't care about flash holes

[Daimler1989]

Living in germany GECO is my ammo to go in my 9mm SIG 210 for any use including hi class competition (Steyr GB and Walther P88 love it as well). No worry about that. I use 38 Spl when teaching handgun shooting in hunting classes, ammo is ok. Had one incident on the range last year when a wheelgun went kaboom with GECO 357 Mag (RWS is examining the remains of gun and ammo at the moment). 45 ACP is ok, but can't comment on accuracy.

[Frank46]

Thanks for your interesting comments and suggestions. They are greatly appreciated. Frank

[ankona]

Have recently shot their 38 special. Good plinking ammo. As far as the brass is concerned most of it was fine but I came across 3 or 4 cases that would not fit into the shellholder due to mishapen case rims.

[Frank46]

One oof the reasons I asked those questions is that down here any 38 special you see is only WWB 38 special. 357 magnum forget about it. Haven't see commercial sporting 38/357 at our local wally world for years.I have shot their 223 FMJ and it is accurate in a m4 carbine. So thanks again, Frank

[ridgewalker]

I have seen that ammo for bargin prices online and have been curious about it. It seems it used to be described as German or Swiss made, but recently it is described as made in Hungary. I wonder if there is a difference.

Since nobody mentioned it I will ask, How dirty is it? My experience has been the cheap ammo is usually the dirtiest. For example I bought a case of Blazer aluminum case 38 special on sale a few months ago. Shoots fine but it is so dirty it takes twice as long to clean my gun. I had the same experience with PPU 38 special ammo.

[tim c]

Geco ammo has been around a long time use to buy it in 80's still have a lot of the brass in 9mm that i still reload. It was good ammo.

[regalsc]

I bought 500 rounds at the last gun show for $17.99 a box of 50 230g fmj. They shoot as good as any out of my 625-2 & 325sc. I will buy more at the next gun show.

[Edknn123]

I have used Geco 38 special many times...it always performed flawlessly, but was pretty dirty. Not much of a problem to clean in a revolver but might add a little time to cleaning a 9mm. I would still buy again if the price is right.

[Frank46]

Thanks again, Frank

[ROK]

I bought a case through Target Sport of 124gr 9mm last year. The ammunition was accurate, clean and a pleasure to shoot from a BHP.

The brass is nice for reloading too. GECO is decent stuff.

[flundertaker]

their 357 is weak. I shot a box of it at the range and was not impressed. I guess I got what I paid for......

[Arik]

Originally Posted by flundertaker

their 357 is weak. I shot a box of it at the range and was not impressed. I guess I got what I paid for......

It's not supposed to be anything but range ammo. I don't typically shoot full power carry ammo at the range

[mrsig]

I have probably bought 8-12 boxes in 9, 38,357 and 380 and never had a problem.

[plinker 22]

I tried some 12 rounds each of Geco and PMC in my new BG 380.
The PMC went off on the first pull, three of the Geco took 2 pulls, one took 3.
I did a search here and found the BG 380 has FTFire with several brands of ammo, Geco being one of them. I'm going to shoot the rest of it in my Colt Mustang and expect no FTFs.

[PatriotX]

I just shot a box of the 357s. They smelled different than the Winchester ammo, almost like Fiocchi.

During cleanup, the guns were only slightly dirtier than average, but the fouling had a slight 'greasy' feel to it.

I was satisfied, for the price paid ($18/50)

[oldRoger]

I am on my second case of GECO, 9mm, 124gr, Swiss Made (you can find both Swiss and Hungarian).
It is loaded to NATO standards which approach +P.
I shoot it in my P210 and Pardini. It is as accurate as any NATO load which I have found which is good. It is quite clean and good brass. In my opinion it’s worth the money. It is not easy to find target grade 9mm ammunition.
GECO has a new 124 gr target hollow point under the “Hexagon” title; the European Published tests say that it is very accurate at 50 meters.
I have fired some of it and it is extremely clean. I am going to run some chronograph tests soon.

Without access to a Ransom Rest I cannot really do accuracy testing.

[wild47]

Originally Posted by WS4JH

I can't comment on the current stock, as I have not been able to get my hands on any locally, however the search continues. When I was in the gun business in Germany, left in 1998. GECO was part of the RWS family, and was what the "white box" equivalent is to Winchester, a lower cost sporting grade.
If it was pure junk, I can promise you the German sport shooters would not buy it, Plinking is not part of the vocabulary.
I did own more firearms in Germany, than I currently do, yet everything revolved around competition shooting, and following the rules and traditions around it. Many of us were also active reloader's, and junk was not tolerated, after a 3 day required schooling, and the cost involved to get an Explosives License, you expected quality product.
On the other side since for the most people, there is nothing to compare against, they could be shipping their seconds to the US.
My SIG 210 is sighted in for the GECO 124gr 9mm, so I am still out on the search to find some.
If you do try some, let me hear about the results.

James WS4JH

Check this link out. I haven't tried the 9mm 124 fmj as yet but have shot Geco's 45 acp... not bad ammo and the price is great for the case buyer especially the free shipping for case purchases.

RWS Geco Ammo Sale | Target Sports USA

[mj2008]

I went thru 2 boxes of the Swiss made 9mm last week. It's good ammo.

[6thtexas]

Originally Posted by Erich

I've not shot it in the calibers about which you ask, but several boxes have proven the new stuff is absolutely fine in .32, .380 and 9mm.

This.
Also the cases have been fine to reload.

[wild47]

I've gone through a couple of case's each of GECO .45 ACP, and .357. No complaints, No failures of any kind. I buy GECO when there's a really good sale on them... mainly from TargetSports or Sportsman's Guide. I've also purchased 9mm 124 Grn. fmj... just haven't shot them yet.

Hope this helps you.
Take Care

[Nevada Ed]

Germany....?

I went to a site that sold this ammo and the 9mm was said to be made by the Swiss on a contract from the parent company.
Red box and very little writing.

PPU and ArmsCor were a little cheaper and made in the USA.

[Frank46]

I recently rear in one of the catalogs I get on a monthly basis that GECO pistol ammo is being made in Hungary by MFS. Frank

[Nevada Ed]

GECO;

Is made by the huge European company, RUAG AmmoTec that has.....

GECO, RWS, Rollweil, Norma and Hirtenberger making ammo in over 60 countries.

The 9mm were being made in Switzerland, that I was looking at, from the one ammo dealer.

[scoobysnacker]

Originally Posted by Nevada Ed

Germany....?

I went to a site that sold this ammo and the 9mm was said to be made by the Swiss on a contract from the parent company.
Red box and very little writing.

PPU and ArmsCor were a little cheaper and made in the USA.

PPU is made in Serbia, ArmsCor is made in the Philippines.
I've shot PPU in 9mm and it's good, fairly hot. I'm fine with "foreign" ammo, most of it is pretty good quality: Sellier and Bellot (Czech), Fiocchi (Italian), GECO (I've had Swiss). I find them generally a little better than WWB and definitely better than UMC. They seem to be loaded a little hotter than domestic range loads.

[Frank46]

The GECO 5.56 I have in 50 round boxes was made by the Swiss. very accurate and clean burning. Bought 500 rounds and that is the reason wifey banned me from cabela's. Frank

[S&WIowegan]

I haven't seen GECO ammo in the local stores I visit. However, people are shooting GECO 9mm here in central Iowa. I'm finding lots of the brass on the ground at our club. I will reload it and see how it works out.