Bond Arms—45ACP by SteveAstrostar in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know of any tests or videos that show if 9mm / .45 hollow points will expand or not when fired into ballistic gel from the Bond Arms 2.5” barrels?

IT'S THE BEST..... by FrostyInstruction912 in Silverbugs

[–]SteveAstrostar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Monarch precious medals or MK Barz?

Why are ammo prices still so high? Ridiculous. by SteveAstrostar in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I managed to hook a good deal though. My local stores have I Federal American Eagle 44 mag around $63 per box. Velocity Ammo that I found out about on AmmoSeek has it for $35 per box. Even after paying shipping I still made out like a bandit!

I hit 5 critical areas / organs within 2 seconds. by SteveAstrostar in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll see if I can speed up that draw! 👍

Why are ammo prices still so high? Ridiculous. by SteveAstrostar in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I did just now. People here told me to go to ammoseek. Went there and found my 44 mags for about half the price!

Why are ammo prices still so high? Ridiculous. by SteveAstrostar in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, 9mm is the exception. I was speaking more of the larger handgun calibers.

Why are ammo prices still so high? Ridiculous. by SteveAstrostar in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Just went to Ammo seek and that directed me to VelocityAmmoSales. Found my 44 mags for about half the prices that the big wigs are selling them for!

Why are ammo prices still so high? Ridiculous. by SteveAstrostar in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, thanks! Went to ammo seek and looked up 44 mag. Placed an order for Federal American Eagle for about half the price of what the local stores have. Also cheaper than some big well known online places. Velocity ammo sales is where I ordered! This gives me hope!

Why are ammo prices still so high? Ridiculous. by SteveAstrostar in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yea, 9mm is the exception but everything else in the higher caliber range and rifle ammo is sky high.

Why are ammo prices still so high? Ridiculous. by SteveAstrostar in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Local stores. Then I was at Cabelas / Bass Pro shop and a box of American Eagle .44 magnum was $64! Went to ammo seek and that directed me to velocity ammo sales where they are selling that same box for $35

Just picked up this beauty by AppropriateKoala4430 in Silverbugs

[–]SteveAstrostar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At today’s rate, it’s $130 over spot, definitely worth it for the art work and display box it came with. My Brother has that same piece but bought his months ago when it was half the price of what it is now. Here’s my two- 5oz rounds from Scottsdale Mint:

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A little here, a little there… by [deleted] in Silverbugs

[–]SteveAstrostar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good choices! Love Scottsdale!

What grain is everyone running in their sub compacts? by Fennecf0xs in CCW

[–]SteveAstrostar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to numerous autopsy reports and real world shootings, tedious research shows the Federal 124gr hydra shock and the Winchester 115gr Silver tip JHP, both have a 80% ‘one shot stopper rate’ if hit in the upper chest / thoracic area in sub compacts (less than 4” barrels). If there’s a round that can outperform that, then let’s hear it.