How many rounds?

jimbosyn · September 18th, 2009, 12:21 PM

How many rounds of a new ammo would you fire through your gun before you felt safe that it would feed correctly?

Background:

I'm going to be taking some doubletap 200gr .40 S&W WFN loads into the woods for a week long hike. I have never fired this through my gun before. How many should I run through to ensure it feeds good before relying on it? BTW: The gun in question is a sig P229.

Thanks!

fatcat · September 18th, 2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbosyn

How many rounds of a new ammo would you fire through your gun before you felt safe that it would feed correctly?

Background:

I'm going to be taking some doubletap 200gr .40 S&W WFN loads into the woods for a week long hike. I have never fired this through my gun before. How many should I run through to ensure it feeds good before relying on it? BTW: The gun in question is a sig P229.

Thanks!

I would personally feel safe after the first 100 or so rounds. But I suppose that number will vary greatly from person to person.

Its been my experience that FTF/FTE happen more during break it periods. So if you get through there you should be OK.

MgoBlue · September 18th, 2009, 01:42 PM

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.

jimbosyn · September 18th, 2009, 01:49 PM

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.

Geno · September 18th, 2009, 02:41 PM

With 500 already thru the Sig and flawless, imho, 100 of the new type ammo and if no FTF or FTE, I'd be comfortable and confident to carry.

BaserRonin · September 18th, 2009, 03:28 PM

However many it takes for you to believe it is working well enough to trust your life to. In your specific scenario, assuming the gun has never given you trouble in the past, if the first magazine goes through without fail, that would probably be good enough for me. I would run a second through to be sure it wasn't a fluke though. 2 without fail would convince me.

gottabkiddin · September 18th, 2009, 07:37 PM

IMO, 200 to 250 should work just fine, but I like to take as much as I can afford for the outing. I love to shoot, so it's nothing for me to go for 4 or 5 hundred rounds when I get to shoot.

Blackeagle · September 18th, 2009, 07:48 PM

My standard for carry ammo in a gun that I know is reliable with FMJ is 50 rounds without failure.

Eagleks · September 19th, 2009, 01:38 AM

I make sure to shoot 200 + , and at least 100 of that is the ammo I plan to use in it for carry. I have found some guns don't like some ammo. I made that mistake, shot a gun 300 rounds, all good... then loaded the ammo I was going to carry in it, and it never worked well ( FTF, FTE, etc.) . Changed to another one and it worked fine.

mengel4228 · September 19th, 2009, 01:45 AM

Normally I would say 100 of whatever SD round you are going to use. My personal experience with Sig's tend to be if it feeds the first 50 your going to be alright.

September 18th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#1
jimbosyn Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 37	How many rounds? How many rounds of a new ammo would you fire through your gun before you felt safe that it would feed correctly? Background: I'm going to be taking some doubletap 200gr .40 S&W WFN loads into the woods for a week long hike. I have never fired this through my gun before. How many should I run through to ensure it feeds good before relying on it? BTW: The gun in question is a sig P229. Thanks! __________________ GeorgiaCarry.org Member NRA.org Member Protect your rights!

September 18th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#4
jimbosyn Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 37	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. __________________ GeorgiaCarry.org Member NRA.org Member Protect your rights!

September 18th, 2009, 07:37 PM	#7
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,362	IMO, 200 to 250 should work just fine, but I like to take as much as I can afford for the outing. I love to shoot, so it's nothing for me to go for 4 or 5 hundred rounds when I get to shoot. __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

September 19th, 2009, 01:45 AM	#10
mengel4228 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 52	Normally I would say 100 of whatever SD round you are going to use. My personal experience with Sig's tend to be if it feeds the first 50 your going to be alright. __________________ "It is better to judged by 12, Than to be carried by 6" "You ask me why I carry so much gear??? I ask you why you are not prepared?"

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September 18th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#3
MgoBlue Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 90	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.

September 18th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#5
Geno Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE Kansas, USA Posts: 182	With 500 already thru the Sig and flawless, imho, 100 of the new type ammo and if no FTF or FTE, I'd be comfortable and confident to carry.

September 18th, 2009, 03:28 PM	#6
BaserRonin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 275	However many it takes for you to believe it is working well enough to trust your life to. In your specific scenario, assuming the gun has never given you trouble in the past, if the first magazine goes through without fail, that would probably be good enough for me. I would run a second through to be sure it wasn't a fluke though. 2 without fail would convince me.

September 18th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#8
Blackeagle Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,997	My standard for carry ammo in a gun that I know is reliable with FMJ is 50 rounds without failure.

September 19th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#9
Eagleks Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,756	I make sure to shoot 200 + , and at least 100 of that is the ammo I plan to use in it for carry. I have found some guns don't like some ammo. I made that mistake, shot a gun 300 rounds, all good... then loaded the ammo I was going to carry in it, and it never worked well ( FTF, FTE, etc.) . Changed to another one and it worked fine.