First, let me say that I don't reload and have no interest in reloading. I would rather not have to pay for brass that I am not going to use again. So, I like to shoot CCI Blazer 230 gr FMJ ball.
There are several benefits to Blazer. It is very inexpensive, only costing more than steel case and lacquer-covered Wolf and very frightening, quality challenged American Ammo out of Florida. The cost for me from
www.natchezss.com including shipping comes out to just under $9 a box.
Blazer has functioned just fine in my 1911s.
In side by side tests using the same gun, I have found that Blazer is a very good training substitute for my carry ammo that is Federal Hydrashok 230 gr. Premium ammo. The felt recoil between the two types is very comparable. In low light, they produce comparable flash. So, I get the benefit of practicing and training with ammo that closely matches what I carry in these aspects.
By the way, I get Federal Hydrashok 230 gr. Premium in 50 round boxes for $20 a box (plus shipping or as in my case, plus sales tax). Note that the price is for 50 round boxes and not 20 round boxes that are often sold for as much as $15 a box.