New to Sigtalk, Question about ammo for SP2022

wingchunkuen · May 25, 2012

Hey gang, I'm a newbie to Sigtalk and I got a question about 9mm ammo for target practice with my new SP2022. I've been using Blazer Brass 115 gr FMJ and found it on Natchezss.com for $9.99/box if you buy more than 10 boxes. I haven't used the Blazer aluminum 115 gr FMJ but that's even cheaper at $8.99/box in bulk from Natchezss. Then there is the Aguila 124gr FMJ for $199 / 1000 rounds at Ammunitiontogo.com. Finally, there's the ammo from Freedom Munitions 115 gr FMJ for $199/1000 rounds.

So what do you think I should use on my new SP2022? BTW, I live in San Francisco Bay area and we don't have Wal-Mart or other big box stores here. And contrary to many beliefs, not all of us living in SF are ultra-liberal, left wing, weirdo knuckleheads...but there are lots of those too.

Reliable · May 25, 2012

Welcome to the forum from Pennsylvania.

I have had good luck with Blazer brass but have read increasing reports about some 'underpowered' stuff that has shown up. Try some out and if it works though your pistol then it is good enough for target practice. I currently have a case on hand of the Blazer Brass. I don't buy the Aluminum cased pruducts because I reload and I try to recover as much brass as I can. If you don't intend to reload then you can save some $ with the aluminum cased Blazer.

jrpcustomknives · May 25, 2012

I did not like Blazer Brass, it felt..as mentioned..underloaded

My favorite is Fiocchi and S and B, Federal American Eagle has been very good as well, WWB is good range ammo as well.

Your 2022 will probably eat whatever you feed it, mine did

So it's really just a matter of preference..and how often you want to clean it. Some of the cheaper ammo will have dirtier powder in it, at least from my experience.

Somebody correct me on that if I'm wrong.

Siggybaby · May 25, 2012

You're right. Cheaper ammo has dirtier powder and usually has harder primers.

Just make sure you stick to good quality factory ammo with brass casings only.

Kenny D · May 25, 2012

Mine has eaten everything I have fed it from Monarch to WWB to Remington UMC in fmj and jhp. It's not picky at all.

arclight610 · May 25, 2012

I've ran both brass cased ammo and steel cased ammo through my Sp2022 no problems.

Siggybaby · May 25, 2012

Ok arc. It's time you and I had a little talk. Everyone knows that an SP2022 will shoot steel cased ammo with "no problems." But what you didn't know is that you just voided your warranty shooting it in a SIG. Don't believe me? Call and ask them.

So let's not be steering new shooters to ammo that will not only wear their pistols out prematurely (chamber primarily) but will also void their new pistol warranty.

If you can afford a SIG, you should be able to afford decent ammo. Otherwise, buy a Hi-Point.

Thank you.

Kenny D · May 25, 2012

A little inside info on ammotogo.com. I purchase my HD/SD ammo from them and they are a A++ rated business in my book. Have ordered from them at least 4 times on a Friday after closing and have gotten my ammo by Tuesday. Granted they are in the same state as I am but that still means it goes out asap. They are the only ones that I have found to have the Federal Tactical LE HST's in the 50 rnd boxes for about the same price as a LGS would have the Hydrashocks in 20 rnd boxes.

wingchunkuen · May 25, 2012

Hey guys, thanks for the advice, I'll stick to brass cased ammo as I don't want to void the Sig warranty. I've ordered from Ammo-to-go and they are very good! Got to get used to the Sig SP2022 after shooting my Glock 19 for a while. I'd feel comfortable with either of these two pistols for home defense and **** earthquake situations.

Siggybaby · May 25, 2012

The steel used in steel-cased ammo is softer than the barrel chamber, yes. But that does not mean it will not cause premature (faster) wear. It will also cause premature wear on the extractor and ejector also. Also, if a round gets stuck in the chamber, it can ruin the extractor.

sigp229r · May 26, 2012

Welcome to SIG Talk from California!!!

I like Blazer Brass, but years ago (20+ years ago), Blazer with aluminum case was not a good one to use. I didn't like it because I experienced several squib loads. I have not used it ever since...

zed · May 26, 2012

I recently shot Walmart Winchester white box, Federal champion and Independence 115g FMJ ammo on my 9mm sp2022 with no problems whatsoever, about 100 rounds of each.

New to Sigtalk, Question about ammo for SP2022

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