Magtech First Defense - All Copper

[strat81]

Anyone have experience with Magtech First Defense ammo? It features an all-copper bullet along the lines of the Barnes X-bullet and is much less expensive compared to Corbon DPX.

 

[DawgFvr]

I haven't seen that bullet out there yet...and, I too, am interested in the all copper bullets. I saw little difference between the Taurus and the Corbon to date. Presently, I am using the DPX in all my weapons. I do so love competition, however. We need cheaper copper-tops.

 

[texascarl]

Since Magtech is manufactured is Brazil, I assumed they were making the Taurus round. Midway has had some of these available, but I haven't put them thru their paces yet.

Kinda like the thought of a "Lead free goblin".

 

[Steve H]

I assumed they were making the Taurus round. Midway has had some of these available

I can't find them on the Midway site. Do you have the link?

Thanks

 

[strat81]

Magtech First Defense
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=642451

Taurus Ammo
http://www.taurususa.com/products/products-ammo-45.cfm

 

[Steve H]

Thanks for the links. I wonder if the bullet will be available for those of us that reload? And if it is will it be less expensive than the Barnes XPB.

 

[Pumpkinheaver]

My buddy shot a coyote with one of these bullets frim his 4" Kimber. Great performence.

 

[Bobo]

Don't know what caliber and barrel length you intend to use the Magtech in, but in .380 out of a short barrel it may not expand as well as some others.

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/HornadyXTP.htm
Scroll down to the second photo.

http://www.ktrange.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=5183&start=0&postd ays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

 

[Car Knocker]

Bobo,

The photo you referred to is of Magtech Guardian Gold ammo, not Magtech First Defense ammo. Different product. The Gold is a jacketed design, rather than solid copper.

 

[DawgFvr]

Yup...copper tops are the bullet of choice out of small barreled pistols and revolvers. Soon...every vendor will be stocking them as the "superior" product.