briney11
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Anyone have any experience with using this stuff??? I have a Springfield Milspec and thought about buying some wolf ammo.
Wolf steel cased ammo in a 1911???
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I've shot the stuff in my Springfield custom which was built off a GI .45. Didn't have any problems with function, feeding or extraction. Shot this stuff during the height of the ammo drought when steel case was all that was available. I prefer and use brass though.
I know that there are worries about extractor damage, and I don't know the answer, however be aware that the USA used steel cases for .45 ammo in WWII and there was never an issue.
I know that there are worries about extractor damage, and I don't know the answer, however be aware that the USA used steel cases for .45 ammo in WWII and there was never an issue.
I've fired hundreds of rounds of GI steel case .45acp and then reloaded them over and over. I even prefer them in my S&W M25. They are long lasting and quite safe to use and reload. I prefer brass in general but....
After firing a box of wolf .45acp I tried reloading them as well. The case is thinner than the GI steel cases but reloaded and fired satisfactorily. Don't know how they would hold up to several reloadings but I wouldn't through them away; I'd just shoot away and consider them expendable.
After firing a box of wolf .45acp I tried reloading them as well. The case is thinner than the GI steel cases but reloaded and fired satisfactorily. Don't know how they would hold up to several reloadings but I wouldn't through them away; I'd just shoot away and consider them expendable.
wally
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Well over 10,000 rounds of the stuff through my RIA and others back when it like $120/1000 delivered.
I've reloaded most of the empties, for when we shoot at my friends ranch and are going to loose most of the brass in the weeds anyways. For this its better than brass as the cases rust away to near nothing in a few years so his clearings we shoot from don't end up looking like the streets of Mogadishu -- paved in empty brass
I've reloaded most of the empties, for when we shoot at my friends ranch and are going to loose most of the brass in the weeds anyways. For this its better than brass as the cases rust away to near nothing in a few years so his clearings we shoot from don't end up looking like the streets of Mogadishu -- paved in empty brass
stchman
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I find it surprising that the 1911 folks will shoot steel case in their jewelry guns.
As far as steel case pistol ammo, I prefer Silver Bear. Silver Bear has the slick zinc coating which allows for easier feeding in magazines and chambers. The Wolf ammo has that polymer coating which isn't as slick.
As far as steel case pistol ammo, I prefer Silver Bear. Silver Bear has the slick zinc coating which allows for easier feeding in magazines and chambers. The Wolf ammo has that polymer coating which isn't as slick.
I regularly shoot TulAmmo .45 ACP steel cased ammo with my Gen4 G-21, and its excellent stuff. I've tried it in my SW1911 with no problems. My biggest problem with steel and also aluminum cased ammo is the fact that most of the indoor ranges don't allow it and with the weather starting to get colder, I'll be shooting inside more often and I don't want to cause any trouble with the range operators.
VA27
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Never a bobble with it in my Springfield GI.
bainter1212
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No issues in my Mil Spec. Probably 500-600 rds of steel case. Even reloaded some.
The Lone Haranguer
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Every gun is different. Some may "like" the ammo, others not. Try a box or two and see how you like it before committing to a larger purchase. I've shot up a fair amount of Wolf 9mm and some .45 and never had any trouble with it, other than being "dirty" and having a peculiar odor somewhat like burning hair. (This was in the early 2000s.)
cat_IT_guy
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No issues in my milspec, and its about all I shoot.
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What makes you think all 1911's are jewelry guns?
Perhaps you read that in posts #2 and #3 above?
Thanks but I also remember reading it in a Armorer course I was taking some years ago which I believe was from Smith and Wesson. Your post is what stirred my curiosity about our troops being issued steel cased ammunition. I also was able to find so information that some match grade ammo was produced by Horaday.
Personally I am a fan of it as I like many other have never had any problem with it. The biggest ammunition issues I have experienced has always been from American manufactures, especially recently! I sure I am not alone! They must be sweeping the floors at United Metals for powder to load some of their ammo.
That was a joke guys so no flaming please! I have already had my trial by fire on here.
Personally I am a fan of it as I like many other have never had any problem with it. The biggest ammunition issues I have experienced has always been from American manufactures, especially recently! I sure I am not alone! They must be sweeping the floors at United Metals for powder to load some of their ammo.
That was a joke guys so no flaming please! I have already had my trial by fire on here.
Can't tell if this is a joke. On the off chance you're being serious, my 1911, and those of many more of us, are working guns. My 1911 has no special finish, isn't customized with anything but night sights and a Hogue rubber grip. It gets carried and shot like any other gun.
rskent
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I've used some Wolf in my 1911's. It is just OK. I buy quite a bit of Blazer. It shoots great and seems about the same price wise.
ApacheCoTodd
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...are going to loose most of the brass in the weeds anyways. For this its better than brass as the cases rust away to near nothing in a few years so his clearings we shoot from don't end up looking like the streets of Mogadishu -- paved in empty brass
That's got to be the most sound - well, OK, from my POV the only reason for steel cased ammo.
Right after the cost.
Kp321
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I don't shoot any factory ammo but I have reloaded both the Russian and US surplus steel cases. The Russian is lacquer or polymer coated while the US stuff is zinc plated and thicker. I leave the Russian on the ground after the first reload but have reloaded the US cases numerous (10+) times with no problems. One word of caution though, the US cases headstamped EC use an odd sized primer which is a few thousands smaller than LP. Since the primer pocket tools are made for brass, I don't try to use ream them. Just toss them.
The above is about 45 cases, all of the 9mm steel I have found is Berdan primed.
The above is about 45 cases, all of the 9mm steel I have found is Berdan primed.
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