How many rounds? - Page 2

Cuda66 · September 19th, 2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbosyn

I should add that the gun has shot about 500 rounds of FMJ and Speer gold dot without a single FTF or FTE.

I guess my question is around the new +p heavy load. I planned to shoot about 100 rounds and call it ok to trust. The round are pretty expensive at around a dollar a piece so I want to try and minimize cost if I can.

I'd be satisfied with that. Good plan.

gotammo · September 21st, 2009, 05:09 PM

I don't know that I could shoot enough the only rounds I trust are the ones that worked.

PastorPack · September 21st, 2009, 07:13 PM

Target ammo, 100-200 rounds,

Spendy SD ammo, usually 30-50 rounds.

retsupt99 · September 21st, 2009, 08:52 PM

300 rounds of my practice ammo, and a box of my EDC carry.

ispcapt · September 21st, 2009, 11:31 PM

500 rds with at least the last 100 rds being SD carry ammo. The last 100 rds fired intentionally trying to jam the gun, ie, weak hand held loosely, gun fired held in different directions, rapid fire, etc. Also using all the mags I plan to carry if an auto.

kkolodsick · September 22nd, 2009, 12:36 PM

2-3 mags SD with each and every mag that will be used. Of course after at least 500 fmj with no problems.

sigmanluke · September 22nd, 2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MgoBlue

My initial response was going to be 200 rounds of the self defense ammo you plan to carry. That said, you're carrying a P229. I've had tremendous success with my Sigs. They have all reliably shot whatever I've fed them. Always. And there really isn't a "break in" period with the classic Sig line. So, I'd probably think you'd be ok shooting a box of 50 self defense rounds and 100, or so, FMJ rounds. If you have zero problems with that, you'll probably be good to go.

Mine is similar, I was thinking 100 rds. But my Sig (P220) has been flawless, so I may even drop it as low as 50 (problem free).

ccw9mm · September 22nd, 2009, 03:31 PM

Here are a couple of prior discussions, in 2006 and 2008, found by searching for "rounds trust".

Blue Thunder · September 23rd, 2009, 05:29 PM

With any new gun I will run 1000 rounds thru it before using as a CCW gun. In the 1000 rounds will be reloads, WWB, and 60 rounds of SD ammo. All magazines will be used. My new G19 went into CCW Service 2 months ago and has yet to be cleaned.

MgoBlue · September 23rd, 2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sigmanluke

Mine is similar, I was thinking 100 rds. But my Sig (P220) has been flawless, so I may even drop it as low as 50 (problem free).

Let me add to my earlier post. I just was able to try my new gun yesterday -- a Sig P220 Carry. I went to the range and ran through roughly 100 rounds of Winchester White box (230 gr.). Lovely groupings! Then I pulled out a 50-round box of 185 +P HSTs. Wow! This is one remarkable gun. I thought that it would be a great carry and self-defense gun, but I didn't think it would rival my P226 for accuracy and sheer enjoyment. It does!

Needless to say, the 150 rounds I put through it gives me total confidence in carrying it anywhere. And, given the fact that it has a barrel shorter than the P226 (and even my H&K USP compact) -- I'm sure I'll be carrying it more than those guns. Now I need to decide if my P245 is redundant, or not.

September 21st, 2009, 07:13 PM	#13
PastorPack Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,124	Target ammo, 100-200 rounds, Spendy SD ammo, usually 30-50 rounds. __________________ God is love (1 John 4:8)

September 21st, 2009, 08:52 PM	#14
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	300 rounds of my practice ammo, and a box of my EDC carry. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

September 21st, 2009, 11:31 PM	#15
ispcapt Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL Posts: 258	500 rds with at least the last 100 rds being SD carry ammo. The last 100 rds fired intentionally trying to jam the gun, ie, weak hand held loosely, gun fired held in different directions, rapid fire, etc. Also using all the mags I plan to carry if an auto. __________________ 183 FBINA

September 22nd, 2009, 03:31 PM	#18
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 8,422	Here are a couple of prior discussions, in 2006 and 2008, found by searching for "rounds trust". __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Deal with evil through strength. Affirm the good in Man through trust. NRA. GOA. OFF.

September 23rd, 2009, 05:29 PM	#19
Blue Thunder Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the Gun Room Posts: 31	How many rounds? With any new gun I will run 1000 rounds thru it before using as a CCW gun. In the 1000 rounds will be reloads, WWB, and 60 rounds of SD ammo. All magazines will be used. My new G19 went into CCW Service 2 months ago and has yet to be cleaned. __________________ Keep it Covered and Ready Blue Thunder Certified Glock Armorer NRA Endowment Life There are NO Silver Medals for Street Combat

September 21st, 2009, 05:09 PM	#12
gotammo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: CT Posts: 438	I don't know that I could shoot enough the only rounds I trust are the ones that worked.

September 22nd, 2009, 12:36 PM	#16
kkolodsick New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 13	2-3 mags SD with each and every mag that will be used. Of course after at least 500 fmj with no problems.

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