Aguila Ammo

[SOUTHPAW]

38 super

I have fired close to 6000 rnds. of the 38 super as of now, no problems at all. My Colt and Kimber run real well on this stuff...alittle on the dirty side.
At one time I was getting 1000 rnd. cases for $165 to my door. My local Gun shop always has it in stock...selling it for around $20 a box of 50(Richmond,Va.)

 

[Butchbird]

I've used their 38 Super and the 45ACP extensivley and never had any problems -- I consider it excellent practice ammo

 

[bigt5150]

My kimber raptor absolutely loves the Aguila .45 acp 230 gr. FMJ.

 

[WPWarhawk]

AIM Surplus Home out of Ohio has the 38 Spl ammo for $16 a box.

 

[beemerphile]

AIM Surplus looks like a good source. Thx for the link. - Lee

 

[mitchshrader]

Aguila .38 ammo is Not Plus P.

You can't make a standard pressure round that's safe in the iffy ones without giving up some velocity. Cowboy ammo isn't loaded any hotter in several brands and that's essentially what Aguila is in .38 special.

It might have something to do with the fact .38s are the most powerful cartridge that's approved for the ordinary citizen in Mexico. More powerful rounds are considered military ordnance and restricted to LEO's, army, and folks with clout.

I'm not sure of the actual law on the topic nor whether it's changed any since I was there.. but getting .357s or .45s in Mexico once involved paying local officials a small fee. I'd suspect that is still the case,

Keeping .38 ammo detuned is more sensible when you consider whether someone might shoot some of it at you.

 

[FGColonel]

I just ran across this article.

http://www.thegunzone.com/aguila-iq.html

 

[setxn]

I've shot quite a few 30 Carbine with no problems.Good accuracy and fairly clean.

 

[BigRich315]

I just ran across this article.

http://www.thegunzone.com/aguila-iq.html

Hey, I have a few of those, in 9mm. That's the first reference I've seen to them, so that says alot.

 

[Ed333]

good stuff...

I have used Aguila in many different calibres, and think it is just fine. I did not realize that 20.99 was a good price these days for .38s, I would check out Georgia Arms reloads...

 

[Win]

About 5 years ago I bought 5 cases (1000 rds per case) of Aguila .357 with the 158 jhp tip...... ($199.00 per case as I recall). I have 3 cases left. Chronos at 1350 fps from a 6 inch 686. I like it and the brass reloads just fine. I'd buy Aguila again.