Pros And Cons Of Shooting Steel Case In Pistol

Maret 11, 2021

On the other hand the 9 mm especially in military loads is twice the pressure of the 45 acp. For example a steel cased 45 acp is essentially a straight walled case but the working pressures are around 20 000 psi which make extraction easier.

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On the other hand the 9 mm especially in military loads is twice the pressure of the 45 acp.

Pros and cons of shooting steel case in pistol. One difference between steel cased rifle and pistol ammo is the working chamber pressure. This lacquer burns off and can potentially foul the chamber. For example a steel cased 45 acp is essentially a straight walled case but the working pressures are around 20 000 psi which make extraction easier.

These materials are very resistant to rust and offer more corrosion resistance than steel alone. The main pro is that steel cases are cheaper. Compared to brass you ll pay less for steel case ammo almost every time.

Steel case ammo is dirtier in your weapon than brass. Especially when your talking about milsup russian former soviet bloc ammo. Steel cased cartridges can be coated in lacquer or polymer.

One difference between steel cased rifle and pistol ammo is the working chamber pressure. Brass is considered to offer better overall performance than steel for several reasons. Steel is more robust than brass and may extract better in some guns aks fals other short cycle guns firing intermediate cartridges because it s less likely to get ripped up by an aggressive extractor more violent extraction cycle.

A tapered case fares much better during extraction since once the seal is broken and the case moves even the slightest amount to the rear friction between the case and the chamber is appreciably. Steel rusts so cases have to be lacquered to control corrosion. This is because the steel case is harder than the brass case and doesn t expand to seal the chamber against the blowback gases and unburned powder particles particularly in a semi auto weapon.

It s a more malleable metal which helps it respond better to pressure put on the case when the gunpowder expands. This can add up if you spend a lot of time on the range. Brass unlike steel will expand along with the gunpowder to create a better pressure seal against the chamber.

Brass can be reloaded steel can t unless you want to turn your gun into a grenade.

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