I have about 8K rounds of 9mm ball that I picked up somewhere at least 10 years ago, I think from a Shotgun News ad but I can't remember for sure. I do know it was ridiculously cheap (hence the quantity), but again, I can't recall the exact price. With .40 and .45 as steep as it is I'd like to start practicing with it in a newish Sig228. It is very clean shooting, accurate, has low muzzle flash, and feels quite snappy in comparison with Federal white box (I don't have access to a chrono).
Google reveals some speculation about it being surplus Danish Norma 115 grain with the usual dueling 'expert' opinions: a) You'll poke your eye out b) Go ahead it's fine.
The 36 rounds are on a strange stripper clip block. The strippers don't snap apart into 6-round units; this is a very sturdy affair meant to be used as you see it. I speculate it's for subgun use, but then again what do I know? I can't get a decent photo of the headstamp but it has '8' at 9 o'clock, '1' at 3, and '070' at 6. No NATO stamp on the cartridge but there is on the box and case.
Does anyone know what weapon this 9mm ball is packaged for? Any speculation about its use in a Sig228?
Thanks.
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