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carguychris · January 9, 2013, 11:01 AM

For some strange reason that probably has to do with clumsy Italian translation, Fiocchi sales literature often says "Bullet Type: Metal Case" to describe what American shooters normally call full metal jacket.

I've purchased .32ACP, .380ACP, and 9mm Para ammo from Fiocchi that was described as "Metal Case", and all of it had brass cases and FMJ bullets. Although I'm not in the ammo business, if Fiocchi even offers steel-case ammo, I've never seen it.

Check the actual package. Most online sellers should post a picture of it.

January 9, 2013, 11:01 AM	#3
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 4,627	For some strange reason that probably has to do with clumsy Italian translation, Fiocchi sales literature often says "Bullet Type: Metal Case" to describe what American shooters normally call full metal jacket. I've purchased .32ACP, .380ACP, and 9mm Para ammo from Fiocchi that was described as "Metal Case", and all of it had brass cases and FMJ bullets. Although I'm not in the ammo business, if Fiocchi even offers steel-case ammo, I've never seen it. Check the actual package. Most online sellers should post a picture of it. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak Last edited by carguychris; January 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM. Reason: info added...