Brass vs. steel cased?

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Quick question, does the steel casing on, lets say, MFS ammo or something similar cause more wear to parts such as extractors/ejectors then a brass casing??

Ive heard that theory tossed around but whether or not its true im not sure.
 
Nickel plated, copper plated, doesnt matter really. Ive shot tons of MFS with no issues so just want to make sure that there is no extra wear affecting my gun by using this ammo on a regular basis!
 
Rock Out w/ Ur Glock Out said:
Nickel plated, copper plated, doesnt matter really. Ive shot tons of MFS with no issues so just want to make sure that there is no extra wear affecting my gun by using this ammo on a regular basis!
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If you have shot tons of this ammo then asking now, seems to be a little like shutting the gate after the horse is out.

Take Care

Bob
 
TBDragonman said:
MFS does not use nickel plated. It is a steel shell. I have used thousands of them with no issues.
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Zinc plated steel case and copper washed steel jacketed. This has been argued before but, myself I will never run MFS through any of my high end guns. Maybe a Nork or SKS but, not the quality ones. I dont want a harder material like mild steel touching my rifling, chamber, or extractor as I think it will cause more wear. Plus, MFS is one of the dirtiest ammos out there and has a much higher chance of ricochets due to its steel jacket. But thats just my opinion.
 
TBDragonman said:
MFS does not use nickel plated. It is a steel shell. I have used thousands of them with no issues.
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I don't know what finishing process they use, but the mfs cases in 9mm i've handled looked nickle plated.

Steel cases are probably not kinder to a firearm, but in general not a problem. When you think about how the case transitions from the magazine to the chamber, then out of the pistol, it's 99% sliding. The harder surface in the absence of a foreign abrasive is not liable to wear anything faster.

In guns like the SKS where the extactor must cam over the case rim, I could see the arguement, but practical use seems to suggest it ain't a problem.:D

The only case of steel cased ammo causing problems I know of was due to the lacquer coming off the cases and fouling the chambers of .223 rem rifles.
 
Canuck223 said:
I don't know what finishing process they use, but the mfs cases in 9mm i've handled looked nickle plated.Steel cases are probably not kinder to a firearm, but in general not a problem. When you think about how the case transitions from the magazine to the chamber, then out of the pistol, it's 99% sliding. The harder surface in the absence of a foreign abrasive is not liable to wear anything faster.

In guns like the SKS where the extactor must cam over the case rim, I could see the arguement, but practical use seems to suggest it ain't a problem.:D

The only case of steel cased ammo causing problems I know of was due to the lacquer coming off the cases and fouling the chambers of .223 rem rifles.
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Read above post
 
Tachead said:
Read above post
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I was replying to your post, thank you. Having shot and handled plenty of steel cased ammo in my years, I can forgive anyone who's picked up the MFS cases and mistaken them for nickle plated. Old school steel cases were laquered a darker colour or copper washed. The MFS I've handled appear a bright natural metallic colour.
 
Canuck223 said:
I was replying to your post, thank you. Having shot and handled plenty of steel cased ammo in my years, I can forgive anyone who's picked up the MFS cases and mistaken them for nickle plated. Old school steel cases were laquered a darker colour or copper washed. The MFS I've handled appear a bright natural metallic colour.
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I just meant read my post because I descibed the why the cases look like that. Your post indicated you didint know why. They are zinc plated mild steel instead of laquer coated like the surplus stuff. That is why they are silver.
 
Thanks for coming out Bob! But you failed to provide any useful insight into the original question. I've shot a fair number of MFS as well as many other brands. As I only have one handgun (many more to come) I do not have another to compare it to in terms of wear after a certain amount of use. Hence why I am asking others who can comment :)
 
Rock Out w/ Ur Glock Out said:
Thanks for coming out Bob! But you failed to provide any useful insight into the original question. I've shot a fair number of MFS as well as many other brands. As I only have one handgun (many more to come) I do not have another to compare it to in terms of wear after a certain amount of use. Hence why I am asking others who can comment :)
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Perhaps but you seemed to have amended your question.

Take Care

Bob
 
Is the price difference all that much? If you shoot say Win White Box ammo or similar reloadable ammo you could save your brass and consider reloading in the future.

Take Care

Bob
 
This is very true. I don't reload and don't know anything really about it but it could be something to consider for the near future! The price difference is what swayed me initially but with certain deals like the 1000 rounds of S&B from SFRC right now I'd rather take the better quality stuff!
 
Rock Out w/ Ur Glock Out said:
This is very true. I don't reload and don't know anything really about it but it could be something to consider for the near future! The price difference is what swayed me initially but with certain deals like the 1000 rounds of S&B from SFRC right now I'd rather take the better quality stuff!
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A decent reloading press will pay for itself in a year of shooting. A Dillon Square Deal should run you under $500. and for another hundred or so for stuff you will need you would be good to go. Reloading 9MM is easy. Components are everywhere. It is a great hobby to go aloing with your shooting and you will shoot more.

Take Care

Bob
 
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