One more ammo question...Dynamit Nobel 9mm?

[Nathan Alexander]

In my quest to find a quality ball-ammo in 9mm, I have come across Dynamit Nobel...a standard brass-cased cartridge that is manufactured in Germany. The ammo is available at very nice prices. Before I buy in bulk, I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with this brand...

 

[P95Carry]

I used a limited qty some good while back now ..... can't say i remember anything particularly for or against it.

 

[thumbtack]

I have never heard of this ammo, what is the price like?

 

[Nathan Alexander]

Priced at about 115 or so per 1000 rds...

 

[Coot]

Very good ammo...don't let the low price fool you. I regularly shoot it in a variety of 9mm handguns...pay about $101.00 thru Jerry's; there are probably cheaper sources somewhere.
Coot

 

[Nathan Alexander]

Pardon my ignorance, but who/what is "Jerry's?"

 

[Zak Smith]

I have shot several cases of the Dynamit Nobel "GECO" 9x19mm, 124gr.

• The bullets have a mild steel jacket.
• It has been reliable in my pistols - more reliable than S&B 115gr.
• Some say it is "hot" or loaded to NATO specs. This is not the case from the data I have. It clocks in between 1065 - 1130 FPS, depending on the ambient temperature and the particular pistol/bbl length. This is comparable to regular pressure standard 124gr loads.
• It is cleaner than S&B, but not as clean as my VV-N320 handloads or Proload.
• It is a little more consistent shot-to-shot than S&B. Standard deviation of 5 shots has always been 10fps or less in my testing.
• The cases reload well.

All in all, it's good stuff. If you are worried about barrel life, you might want to choose something that does not have a steel jacket, however.

-z

 

[firestar]

I have shot a bunch of Dynamit Nobel .32 FMJ ammo and it is top quality. I didn't know that the 9mm had a steel jacket ammo. There are cheaper 9mms out there, the S&B can be had for those prices.

 

[Jeff OTMG]

For cheap practice stuff it is some of the best stuff out there and the cases are good.

 

[Justin]

Moving to the Autochucker forum.

 

[45R]

Geco 124gr ammo is good stuff. I shoot this through my 9mm on a regular basis.

 

[guy sajer]

The Germans know how to make guns and ammo !

We sell Geco 9mm in our store . Roughly 350 cases a year . I buy it direct from Dynamit Nobel in NJ along with RWS air guns .
It is IMO the best 9mm fmj for the $ offered anywhere . The bullet does have a mild steel jacket . It is plated to protect the bore . I have used it myself with great satisfaction .

I give it a thumbs up !

Mitch

 

[MessedUpMike]

Steels cased?

Might vary from style to style but
the 124gr. Geco I bought was brass FMJ in the black and blue boxes. 1500 rounds through my CZ without a single failure that wasn't operator error. Seems a tad bit hot, but is my choice of ammo for GP shooting

 

[guy sajer]

Mike
I didn't notice anyone say that it has a steel casing ? It does however seem to have a plated mild steel bullet jacket . I've seen the sparks when the bullet hits the back stop in an indoor range I visited . Try applying a magnet to the bullet .

My 1984 CZ 75 also likes it . Although , our CZ's will chew up anything Great guns for the $ !

Geco is a best buy in affordable 9mm practice ammo in our store .
I've tried several times to get them to bring in other calibers like .223 , 45acp and 40 S&W . I'll keep working on them .

Good shooting .

Mitch
www.oldeenglishoutfitters.com

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Never tried it in 9mm, but Geco .32 ACP is definitely top-notch. Best and most accurate stuff for the P-32 I've yet found. It was great for the Colt 1903 Pocket Auto also. I would buy it in a heartbeat.

 

[Nathan Alexander]

Okay, I have my choices down to two brands...Dynamit and Olympic...which should I choose, and why? Thanks for all the help thusfar!

-N