Our CCI Blazer Brass 9mm Review

I’ve always used CCI’s .22LR ammo for plinking and target practice. When I got my first Glock 9mm a few years ago, I decided to try out Blazer Brass. It’s reloadable, and I already trusted the company.

Fortunately, I wasn’t disappointed. In the years since, and with ammo shortages, I’ve shot all sorts of 9mm FMJs. From Winchester White Box, to Federal, and Magtech, none of it has been disappointing and I’d easily choose one over the other based on price alone.

Blazer Brass tends to be cheaper than other brands, but it’s also equally reliable. It’s pretty good cheap ammo that does exactly what I need it to do (punch holes in paper).

Now, I wouldn’t choose it for personal defense, and if I wanted higher levels of accuracy I’d choose something like Speer Lawman or Remington Range Ammo for sighting in my pistol caliber carbine. On the other hand, this ammo performs perfectly fine when I’m shooting cans on the back porch or taking the kids to the range.

As I mentioned earlier, Blazer offers three grain weights in 9mm FMJs. Fortunately, choosing the right grain weight is a relatively simple process. For example, the 115-grain FMJ feels a little bit snappier than the heavier bullets, but it also has a higher muzzle velocity and energy. If you want something smoother, go with 124gr 9mm Blazer Brass. 147gr 9mm Blazer Brass is slow and heavy, but it’s also more challenging to find than the other two options.

One thing we need to discuss is the type of bullet CCI uses for 9mm Blazer Brass. These cartridges are loaded with plated bullets, which means a thin layer of copper is electroplated onto the lead core of the bullet. The plus side of these bullets is that they are cheap, completely encase the bullet (no exposed lead), and work perfectly fine for handguns using polygonal rifling (like Glocks or H&K’s).

However, you should NOT shoot these bullets through a ported barrel or a recoil compensator. If you do, the jacket can be sheared off causing potential damage to your firearm or causing jacket separation as the bullet travels downrange.

It states clearly on the packaging that these cartridges should not be fired through guns using a ported barrel or recoil compensator, but it bears repeating here so you are better informed. If you do have a firearm with a ported barrel or comp, you will want to shoot a traditional FMJ bullet like those used in 124 gr Magtech or Federal American Eagle.

In summary, I definitely recommend Blazer Brass to a lot of shooters. It’s reliable, accurate, and pretty easy to find. It’s great for punching holes in paper, making tin cans dance, and is great ammo that you can stockpile now and reload later.

What is it Best for?

Like most range ammo, Blazer Brass will serve you well at the range. It’s great for target practice, plinking, and getting to know how your firearm feels when you shoot it. This ammo is also excellent for teaching new shooters as it’s inexpensive, readily available, and fun to shoot.

Furthermore, as this ammo uses brass cases and is Boxer primed, it’s perfect for reloading if you are into that sort of thing.

Disadvantages

There’s been a lot of talk about the quality of ammo coming out of Lewiston since Vista Outdoors bought the ammo companies manufacturing there. While I haven’t personally had issues with Blazer Brass, some have.

If you have a ported barrel or compensator, it’s best to stick with traditional full metal jacket rounds.

Furthermore, this ammo isn’t good for self-defense. For your EDC mags I’d recommend a jacketed hollow point like Hornady Critical Duty 124gr +P or Federal Personal Defense HST 124gr JHP +P.

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