I did a search under both this M&P forum and the ammo forum and manually browsed both but did not see this topic (my apologies if it has been addressed); I bought a box of TulAmmo steel cased .40 at WalMart yesterday on my regular WalMart ammo check, being that is was $15 a box for 50 and the only .40 on the shelf. I have a 6 week old full size M&P.40 and am picking up my new Shield.40 on Friday. I have been shooting Federal and Remington with no issues and have Fed premium for my SD ammo. I did some research on the TulAmmo steel case rounds and needless to say the feedback is all over the place (dirty, very dirty, high FTE, great ammo for target, good value, etc...). Looking for anyone who has used this ammo in the last 12 months and has shot it out of their M&P.40. My inclination after my "research" is to give that box of ammo away... While I like a bargain, my first priority is to not damage my firearms in any way by taking a chance on sub-standard ammo. Thoughts?
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M&P.40 and TulAmmo rounds
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Captain Skippy
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I have shot lots of Tula in 9, 40, 45, .223, and 7.62x39. No damage to firearms including my Shield 9. As you said, sometimes it's the only thing on the shelf. Yes it's dirty, but you're supposed to clean your firearm after shooting it anyway. Just pay attention to your extractor for any abnormal marks or wear. Lots of people bad mouth Russian ammo, but they've been killing people all over the world for years with it. It is like anything else Russian: it ain't pretty but it works. Matter of fact I just picked up two more boxes of 9 from Wally World this morning.
ginzo
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I use it when I have (had) to, no ill effects. Ammo is freeing up, so I don't use it as a rule. Pretty dirty after session. But I always (over) clean after each session. LOL
Rastoff
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If your concern is damage to the gun, don't worry about it. The ammo cannot damage your gun as long as it's not over powered.
I've never used it in my M&Ps, but I have used it in several other guns. It has never caused any of my guns to malfunction.
If you're concerned about it, I'll gladly take it off your hands.
I've never used it in my M&Ps, but I have used it in several other guns. It has never caused any of my guns to malfunction.
If you're concerned about it, I'll gladly take it off your hands.
Many claim the steel case is tough on extractors. Maybe, maybe not.
However, if you shoot at a range, you should check to see if they allow it. Most indoor ranges around here forbid Tulammo, Wolf and their derivatives.
However, if you shoot at a range, you should check to see if they allow it. Most indoor ranges around here forbid Tulammo, Wolf and their derivatives.
Rastoff
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Really? Why?
Bkreutz
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Same here, the reason that was told to me is that they don't allow steel cored bullets and they check for that with a magnet (really) and if the case is steel they can't check the bullet with a magnet. (personally I think that they sell the brass and don't get as much if the recycler has to separate steel) (or aluminum, they don't allow that either)
It's quite common here in OC. Honestly, I never asked as it was never an issue.
Ammo restrictions are intended to protect the backstop. So no steel core, frangible, hollow points, etc. Some ranges even specify muzzle energy limits. This is aimed (pun intented) at limiting rifle caliber handguns. My local one permits only FMJ (or whatever other similar letters) and lead only.
Since they reload cases, I'm sure they want to limit spent ones to brass.
Captain Skippy
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Tula pistol is not steel core. That I know. I have my own sheer targets and shoot them regularly with no damage. Hell, CA outlaw anything just like NY.
Glockman9mm
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I've shot it in 9,45 and 223. Yes maybe dirtier than other stuff but never had an issue.
Bkreutz
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I was just telling you the line I got when I asked, like I said, my personal opinion is that there are other reasons than what was said. But, it's their sandbox so it's their rules.
Rastoff
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Well, steel casings don't stop anyone from checking the bullet for steel with a magnet. Obviously, aluminum won't prevent it either.
But, like you say, their sandbox so, their rules.
Honestly, if I owned an indoor range I'd have some strict ammo rules as well. This would not be one of them.
OP
Thank you for the replies. The range I shoot at in Tampa allows steel casings. I will probably burn through this one box, followed by a deep clean. I'm able to regularly find Fed and Rem .40s for just a couple dollars more a box, so...
Old_Sparky
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Shot two boxes of Tula in 9mm today. Had several FTF's, which I have not had in any other ammo. Other than that, it shot fine.
