Redcoat3340
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There's a fairly long thread on the S&W board about a .40 Shield KABOOM. I don't want to get into the debate about why it blew up, but there is a lot of back and forth about using factory remanufactured ammo in .40's or anywhere else.
As I only shoot 9mm and .38 special I'm not too interested in the discussion of the ballistic qualities of .40 cal. I am interested in what knowledgeable and experienced folks think about using remanufactured ammo.
Not talking about buying what some guy is making in his garage or basement. I won't use any "private" reloads unless I make 'em myself. And up to now, I've only shot "regular" factory ammo, mostly PRVI, Remington, Federal, and all the other usual stuff.
But I did just buy a bunch from Freedom Munitions remanufactured ammo and now I wonder if they are safe to shoot.
I know they use once-shot brass, but other than that everything I've read or heard about them indicates their manufacturing process is essentially the same as original factory stuff.
Am I wrong? Am I shooting unsafe ammo? Is this a fly-by-night company? What's other folks experience with "factory" reloads and am I missing something here.
The price difference isn't all that great, just a bit cheaper and I figured for practice stuff it was okay. I also always practice a bit with what I carry to insure it feeds right and I am familiar with its performance.
What do folks think?
As I only shoot 9mm and .38 special I'm not too interested in the discussion of the ballistic qualities of .40 cal. I am interested in what knowledgeable and experienced folks think about using remanufactured ammo.
Not talking about buying what some guy is making in his garage or basement. I won't use any "private" reloads unless I make 'em myself. And up to now, I've only shot "regular" factory ammo, mostly PRVI, Remington, Federal, and all the other usual stuff.
But I did just buy a bunch from Freedom Munitions remanufactured ammo and now I wonder if they are safe to shoot.
I know they use once-shot brass, but other than that everything I've read or heard about them indicates their manufacturing process is essentially the same as original factory stuff.
Am I wrong? Am I shooting unsafe ammo? Is this a fly-by-night company? What's other folks experience with "factory" reloads and am I missing something here.
The price difference isn't all that great, just a bit cheaper and I figured for practice stuff it was okay. I also always practice a bit with what I carry to insure it feeds right and I am familiar with its performance.
What do folks think?