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Old 01-05-2008, 18:31   #5
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Originally Posted by The Reaper View Post
Do you have access to a chrony and a scale?

While you cannot completely determine the pressure of the rounds without a strain gauge, if you know the weight of the bullet and the muzzle velocity, you could tell if it is running hot. A close examination of a few fired cases would help.

My suspicion is that it is, in fact SMG ammo, and was made in 1981 before being surplused out. A lot of it appears to have been sold several years back, and I do not recall a big complaint of blown 9mm pistols at that time.

The 228 is a strong pistol, but has an alloy frame. I would try it out in the heaviest all steel pistol that I had access to.

Just my .02, YMMV.

TR

mugwump,

Let me translate The Reapers post for you, don't shoot it in your Sig.

Unless you are a shooting guru don't purchase ammo that you don't know what it is, no matter what the price.

I don't buy cheap beer and I don't shoot cheap ammo.

TS
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