mfs and magtech ammo - The Firearms Forum

pixelperfect · 10-21-2009, 05:07 PM

Has anyone used the mfs or magtech ammo that Cabela's sells? I want 230 fmj .45. thanks

woolleyworm · 10-21-2009, 05:11 PM

I've shot several boxes of the Magtech and had ZERO issues in a P220 and 1911 Gov-70. The brass has been very suitable for reloading as well, would not hesitate to buy again. Never shot the MFS.

CampingJosh · 10-21-2009, 05:39 PM

I have shot Magtech in .38 Special, and it's been good.

JLA · 10-21-2009, 05:46 PM

magtech is superb ammo. Buy some. dunno bout mfs, never used it...

Alpo · 10-21-2009, 07:13 PM

I agree with the others. Magtech (CBC) is Brazilian, and is excellent. I've used it for years. MFS, on the other hand, I have no experience with. Hungarian, ain't it?

JLA · 10-21-2009, 09:22 PM

i have no doubt it goes bang, but I really dont even know anyone else personally that has used it either. If we get in the market for cheap ammo is magtech or s&b

johnlives4christ · 10-21-2009, 10:40 PM

magtech isn't cheap... it's inexpensive.

RandyP · 10-22-2009, 09:17 AM

Before I began reloading I used the Magtech in .380, 9mm and 45ACP. NO negative issues to report. All the rounds went downrange and cycled thru my handguns just dandy.

JLA · 10-22-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

magtech isn't cheap... it's inexpensive.

fair enough john

Eddie N · 10-22-2009, 02:00 PM

I've only shot 50 rounds of Magtech through my Springfield XD45, worked OK.

Lotsdragon · 10-22-2009, 03:38 PM

Shot a lot of Magtech in my time never had an issue with it, never heard of the other as I keep reloading the magtech brass, LOL!

Taterdog · 11-20-2009, 10:54 PM

I bought two boxes of MFS 9mm FMJ at Cabela's yesterday and shot them last night. Out of 100 fired, I had five duds -- didn't fire. I switched to Winchester SXZ and no problems. I'd steer away from the MFS.

Kestral · 11-21-2009, 06:51 AM

Have used Magtech for many years, evey calibre they produce,absolutely perfect.Only problem experienced is with their standard 22 LR with occasional misfires just recently, their 22 Hv ,no problem. As I`m the other side of the pond,prehaps it had been stored to long before reaching me.

Taterdog · 11-21-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

wow taterdog, thats a serious ammo problem. welcome to the forum by the way. i've never tried mfs personally, hope i never do

Thanks, John. I've been doing more surfing than posting, but figured I probably better share my experience with the MFS ammo. Don't think it was my gun, XD 9mm sc, but others may have a different experience. I guess it's buyer beware with this stuff.

TheGunClinger · 11-21-2009, 08:24 AM

At our local range where you have to buy their ammo they use Magtech. Never had a single problem with either the .380 or the .45.

Taterdog · 11-21-2009, 07:45 PM

Well, I actually have two. My first gun was an XD 40 with 4" barrel, now has about a thousand rounds through it. The more I shoot, the better it gets -- just one awesome gun with zero problems. Seems well balanced and handles 40 s&w's very comfortably.

Last week I bought the XD 9mm SC, which has the 3" barrel. I've only shot about 300 rounds through it, but I can tell it will be just like it's big brother. Overall, I'm VERY pleased with both XD's.

I had considered getting a Kahr PM40, PM9, or Walther PPS 9mm before ordering the XD 9sc. The XD is a little heavier and slightly thicker, but much more reasonably priced and based on the reliability of my XD 40, I felt the XD 9sc might give me more peace of mind. Plus it comes with two magazines. I plan to use the XD 9sc as my EDC gun as soon as I get more rounds through it, and it should do fine.

gdmoody · 11-21-2009, 11:49 PM

I have used Magtech .44 magnum and if I remember right I had a couple on FTF out of two boxes (100 rounds), I have never heard of MFS.

bizy · 11-28-2009, 12:33 PM

I have used Magtech without any problems..

10-21-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
pixelperfect Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	mfs and magtech ammo Has anyone used the mfs or magtech ammo that Cabela's sells? I want 230 fmj .45. thanks -->

10-21-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: mfs and magtech ammo I've shot several boxes of the Magtech and had ZERO issues in a P220 and 1911 Gov-70. The brass has been very suitable for reloading as well, would not hesitate to buy again. Never shot the MFS. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

10-21-2009, 05:39 PM	#3
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,789	Re: mfs and magtech ammo I have shot Magtech in .38 Special, and it's been good. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

10-21-2009, 05:46 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,327	Re: mfs and magtech ammo magtech is superb ammo. Buy some. dunno bout mfs, never used it... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-21-2009, 07:13 PM	#5
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,672	Re: mfs and magtech ammo I agree with the others. Magtech (CBC) is Brazilian, and is excellent. I've used it for years. MFS, on the other hand, I have no experience with. Hungarian, ain't it? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-21-2009, 09:22 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,327	Re: mfs and magtech ammo i have no doubt it goes bang, but I really dont even know anyone else personally that has used it either. If we get in the market for cheap ammo is magtech or s&b __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-21-2009, 10:40 PM	#7
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: mfs and magtech ammo magtech isn't cheap... it's inexpensive.

10-22-2009, 09:17 AM	#8
RandyP V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 430	Re: mfs and magtech ammo Before I began reloading I used the Magtech in .380, 9mm and 45ACP. NO negative issues to report. All the rounds went downrange and cycled thru my handguns just dandy.

10-22-2009, 02:00 PM	#10
Eddie N Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Contributor Posts: 1,192	Re: mfs and magtech ammo I've only shot 50 rounds of Magtech through my Springfield XD45, worked OK.

10-22-2009, 03:38 PM	#11
Lotsdragon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Potosi, Mo Posts: 813	Re: mfs and magtech ammo Shot a lot of Magtech in my time never had an issue with it, never heard of the other as I keep reloading the magtech brass, LOL! __________________ "First comes smiles,then lies.Last is gunfire" Roland Deschain

11-20-2009, 10:54 PM	#12
Taterdog Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 3	Re: mfs and magtech ammo I bought two boxes of MFS 9mm FMJ at Cabela's yesterday and shot them last night. Out of 100 fired, I had five duds -- didn't fire. I switched to Winchester SXZ and no problems. I'd steer away from the MFS.

11-21-2009, 06:51 AM	#13
Kestral V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guernsey Channel Islands Posts: 355	Re: mfs and magtech ammo Have used Magtech for many years, evey calibre they produce,absolutely perfect.Only problem experienced is with their standard 22 LR with occasional misfires just recently, their 22 Hv ,no problem. As I`m the other side of the pond,prehaps it had been stored to long before reaching me.

11-21-2009, 08:24 AM	#15
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,388	Re: mfs and magtech ammo At our local range where you have to buy their ammo they use Magtech. Never had a single problem with either the .380 or the .45. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

11-21-2009, 07:45 PM	#16
Taterdog Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 3	Re: mfs and magtech ammo Well, I actually have two. My first gun was an XD 40 with 4" barrel, now has about a thousand rounds through it. The more I shoot, the better it gets -- just one awesome gun with zero problems. Seems well balanced and handles 40 s&w's very comfortably. Last week I bought the XD 9mm SC, which has the 3" barrel. I've only shot about 300 rounds through it, but I can tell it will be just like it's big brother. Overall, I'm VERY pleased with both XD's. I had considered getting a Kahr PM40, PM9, or Walther PPS 9mm before ordering the XD 9sc. The XD is a little heavier and slightly thicker, but much more reasonably priced and based on the reliability of my XD 40, I felt the XD 9sc might give me more peace of mind. Plus it comes with two magazines. I plan to use the XD 9sc as my EDC gun as soon as I get more rounds through it, and it should do fine.

11-21-2009, 11:49 PM	#17
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,365	Re: mfs and magtech ammo I have used Magtech .44 magnum and if I remember right I had a couple on FTF out of two boxes (100 rounds), I have never heard of MFS. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

11-28-2009, 12:33 PM	#18
bizy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marlow, Ok Posts: 344	Re: mfs and magtech ammo I have used Magtech without any problems..