I bought a box of hollow points, mistook it for target ammo. Still never shot it. I don't know, a part of me thinks it's just as good as any other JHP, but I'm not sure.
I've used some Monarch brass case in 9mm, 38, and 357 with no issues. I don't use steel case at all (local range rules), so can't comment on that. I looked at their 308, and wrote it off immediately, as the cases had burrs and rough edges I found unacceptable.
I bough a box of Monarch 9 mm steel..It shot well in my Kahr CW9..The rds seemed to be over lubed, makes it somewhat difficult to load mag's in the cold...What do you expect for 9 plus bucks ?
I've run it in the past. Had .380 and 9mm. Both had hard primers and quite a few needed a second or even third strike to go off while some wouldn't fire no matter how many times you hit them. IMO there's much better stuff out there for not much more money.
I have never used Monarch ammo, but when I took my CHL class, the instructor said we could use any ammo other than Monarch or reloads for our range qualification. The reason was that on two separate occasions, shooters had squibs with Monarch. So, I have been inclined not to even try it.
Bought 4 boxes of 9mm, 115gr, FMJ, Brass on a recommendation of one of the salesman there. Will never buy this **** ammo again! Constant failure to feed issues, jams and misfires in two of my guns.