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sgtau44 · 03-10-2008, 07:59 AM

I'm a newbie, and this is probably a dumb question, but does anyone use Wolf 9mm ammo? I just bought a xd service 4" 9mm, and am looking for bulk 9mm ammo, and Wolf appears to be the cheapest I can find. Any problems with it for target practice, or is it fine? Thanks in advance.

**rufusdog** · 03-10-2008, 01:45 PM

I have used it and have had no problems with it.

Tripledigitride · 03-10-2008, 01:49 PM

I actually have a large supply of Wolf 180 gr. FMJ. It's been great, and I've used about 1500 rounds so far.

*EDIT* I'm using the .40, myself. I would assume the 9mm is just as good.

fritzmeister · 03-10-2008, 02:17 PM

Wolf ammo seems to be hit or miss. My XD hates the stuff. It goes bang every time I pull the trigger on it, when it chambers it. If your pistol will chew through it with no problems, then by all means, shoot it.

The problem seems to be with the powdered polymer coating. It rubs off of the casing and jams the follower in the mag and then it won't allow the bullets to be fed properly into the chamber.

Never hurts to try new options.

FWIW, my stuff is the 45 ACP.

gimp297 · 03-10-2008, 02:32 PM

I use wolf all the time thats about all i shoot because its so cheap, i shoot .45 though. I buy mine from Discount Hunting Gear, Discount Hunting Boots, Discount Shoes, Discount Ammunition, Discount Ammo, Discount Boots, Military Surplus, Outdoor Gear At the Sportsman's Guide they have the cheapest price ive seen for bulf of 1000 .45 at $239 +Shiping, you might look at Graf & Sons - The Reloading Authority there my backup sight for ammo cheaper shiping and some times a cheaper price. Wolf shoots great through my Xd .45 compact ive never had any problems and my groups are good

pleasantguywhopacksAXD · 03-10-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtau44

I'm a newbie, and this is probably a dumb question, but does anyone use Wolf 9mm ammo? I just bought a xd service 4" 9mm, and am looking for bulk 9mm ammo, and Wolf appears to be the cheapest I can find. Any problems with it for target practice, or is it fine? Thanks in advance.

FWIW I called SA and asked about shooting it in my XD and while it won't void warranty per say, they say it is very dirty and the steel will wear extractors and chambers. Wear isn't covered as a warranteed repair. It has come to their attention that some issues with reliablity are being reported to them by owners. They don't recommend shootin it.

fredj338 · 03-10-2008, 05:17 PM

I tried a box in my G17, works fine, even decent accuracy (3" @ 25yds).

sgtau44 · 03-10-2008, 06:06 PM

Thanks for all the replies. Some good information.

**MikeS.** · 03-12-2008, 10:01 PM

Buy Winchester White Box (WWB) from Wal-mart. About 170 a K and it's reloadable brass. None of the problems Wolf has either.

polardaddy · 03-13-2008, 11:46 AM

bought some for my sks, and for my 45, they all went bang, but very dirty, accuracy sucked from my sks. and I reload so it's pointless to buy because it's a lacquered steel casing, no reloading. But I know a lot of people by and use it, if SHTF ammo is ammo, when you need it, your not going to be picky as long as it goes bang

03-10-2008, 07:59 AM	#1
sgtau44 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Wolf bulk ammo I'm a newbie, and this is probably a dumb question, but does anyone use Wolf 9mm ammo? I just bought a xd service 4" 9mm, and am looking for bulk 9mm ammo, and Wolf appears to be the cheapest I can find. Any problems with it for target practice, or is it fine? Thanks in advance.

03-10-2008, 02:17 PM	#4
fritzmeister XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southeast Nebraska Posts: 1,405	Wolf ammo seems to be hit or miss. My XD hates the stuff. It goes bang every time I pull the trigger on it, when it chambers it. If your pistol will chew through it with no problems, then by all means, shoot it. The problem seems to be with the powdered polymer coating. It rubs off of the casing and jams the follower in the mag and then it won't allow the bullets to be fed properly into the chamber. Never hurts to try new options. FWIW, my stuff is the 45 ACP. __________________ ...to be truely happy in life, one must learn to embrace the recoil.....

03-10-2008, 02:32 PM	#5
gimp297 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 224	I use wolf all the time thats about all i shoot because its so cheap, i shoot .45 though. I buy mine from Discount Hunting Gear, Discount Hunting Boots, Discount Shoes, Discount Ammunition, Discount Ammo, Discount Boots, Military Surplus, Outdoor Gear At the Sportsman's Guide they have the cheapest price ive seen for bulf of 1000 .45 at $239 +Shiping, you might look at Graf & Sons - The Reloading Authority there my backup sight for ammo cheaper shiping and some times a cheaper price. Wolf shoots great through my Xd .45 compact ive never had any problems and my groups are good __________________

03-10-2008, 05:17 PM	#7
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,229	I tried a box in my G17, works fine, even decent accuracy (3" @ 25yds). __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

03-12-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
MikeS. XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Far Eastern West Virgina Posts: 354	Buy Winchester White Box (WWB) from Wal-mart. About 170 a K and it's reloadable brass. None of the problems Wolf has either. __________________ MikeS. Escaped from Kalifornia in 1998.

03-10-2008, 01:45 PM	#2
rufusdog XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 977	I have used it and have had no problems with it.

03-10-2008, 01:49 PM	#3
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 720	I actually have a large supply of Wolf 180 gr. FMJ. It's been great, and I've used about 1500 rounds so far. EDIT I'm using the .40, myself. I would assume the 9mm is just as good.

03-10-2008, 06:06 PM	#8
sgtau44 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Thanks for all the replies. Some good information.

03-13-2008, 11:46 AM	#10
polardaddy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lacey,Washington Posts: 112	bought some for my sks, and for my 45, they all went bang, but very dirty, accuracy sucked from my sks. and I reload so it's pointless to buy because it's a lacquered steel casing, no reloading. But I know a lot of people by and use it, if SHTF ammo is ammo, when you need it, your not going to be picky as long as it goes bang __________________ Guns!? What Guns, I sold them for gas! Just practicing if Obama gets elected

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