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HntnFsh · 04-21-2008, 03:20 AM

Just curious how you guys think the Remington UMC ammo compares to Blazer Brass,and WWB

Is it worth the couple bucks extra to buy it for my .40?

Thanks

WyoXD · 04-21-2008, 03:56 AM

I purchased the 100 pack of Remington UMC 115 gr JHP 9mm's--that'll be the only box I buy. After caring them around in magazines for a while I noticed the bullets started slipping in the cases. I emptied my mag's to load some different ammo and noticed a lot of rounds were shorter than others--I could actually pull a few with just my fingers. It appears there is not near enough crimp on this ammo. Never had this problem with any other ammo, like Winchester JHP's or Blazers or my own loads.

cajunautoxer · 04-21-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HntnFsh

Just curious how you guys think the Remington UMC ammo compares to Blazer Brass,and WWB

Is it worth the couple bucks extra to buy it for my .40?

Thanks

My XD40 Service didn't like them. I would have FTF alot.

ForTehNguyen · 04-21-2008, 07:22 AM

ive used both and had no problems. I shot about 150 rounds of UMC and 200 WWB last weekend and had no failures. Here, at least, WWB at wal-mart, is actually 20% cheaper than UMC. I may buy another 250 mega pack of UMC because I really like the plastic trays that come with them. And I want another 5 trays in addition to the 5 I have now to carry WWB. WWB is packed loose in the package. I transfer them to the trays when I depackage the WWB. They are really handy.

On a WWB note, one of my 100 rnd box of WWB came with 106 rnds, and I've had a couple boxes come with 101 rounds. Free ammo is always nice

the length of the round of WWB is actually slightly longer than UMC. My pistols are 9mm. However they had no effect on the performance of the gun.

WWB here is $16.14 for 100 round box @ walmart. UMC is $51 for 250 rounds @ Academy. So about 4 cents cheaper per round

Steve_o113 · 04-21-2008, 07:26 AM

Iv bought 500 plus rounds of the umc ammo (40 and 45) with no problems yet.

04-21-2008, 03:20 AM	#1
HntnFsh XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toledo Wa. Posts: 63	Ammo Just curious how you guys think the Remington UMC ammo compares to Blazer Brass,and WWB Is it worth the couple bucks extra to buy it for my .40? Thanks

04-21-2008, 07:22 AM	#4
ForTehNguyen XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,357	ive used both and had no problems. I shot about 150 rounds of UMC and 200 WWB last weekend and had no failures. Here, at least, WWB at wal-mart, is actually 20% cheaper than UMC. I may buy another 250 mega pack of UMC because I really like the plastic trays that come with them. And I want another 5 trays in addition to the 5 I have now to carry WWB. WWB is packed loose in the package. I transfer them to the trays when I depackage the WWB. They are really handy. On a WWB note, one of my 100 rnd box of WWB came with 106 rnds, and I've had a couple boxes come with 101 rounds. Free ammo is always nice the length of the round of WWB is actually slightly longer than UMC. My pistols are 9mm. However they had no effect on the performance of the gun. WWB here is $16.14 for 100 round box @ walmart. UMC is $51 for 250 rounds @ Academy. So about 4 cents cheaper per round __________________ XD9 Service Black XD9 Subcompact x 2 Kimber Tactical Custom II AR15 16" Midlength Lancaster AK47 Remington 870 12ga Express

04-21-2008, 07:26 AM	#5
Steve_o113 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 355	Iv bought 500 plus rounds of the umc ammo (40 and 45) with no problems yet. __________________ Stock XD 45 4" Barrel, Black Slide w/ Dark Earth Lower 500 Rounds a counting

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04-21-2008, 03:56 AM	#2
WyoXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Laramie, Wy Posts: 265	I purchased the 100 pack of Remington UMC 115 gr JHP 9mm's--that'll be the only box I buy. After caring them around in magazines for a while I noticed the bullets started slipping in the cases. I emptied my mag's to load some different ammo and noticed a lot of rounds were shorter than others--I could actually pull a few with just my fingers. It appears there is not near enough crimp on this ammo. Never had this problem with any other ammo, like Winchester JHP's or Blazers or my own loads.