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Gwinnydapooh · November 14, 1999, 01:10 PM

I started out in shotguns where corrosive ammo is never mentioned as a concern. Now I'm looking at 9mm and 45 acp pistols and I keep hearing about dumb newbies who buy corrosive ammo. Well, I'm a dumb newbie

so I figure it's just a matter of time.

First, what is corrosive ammo? What is non-corrosive? Why is it to be avoided, and does it serve any purpose?

Second, how do I avoid corrosive ammo? Are there certain brands to avoid, or dates of manufacture, or some kind of distinction on boxes or casings?

Thanks from a confoozled newbie. BTW, I'm finding the newbie reloader thread fascinating. Keep the advice coming!

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Don

"Its not criminals that go into schools and shoot children"
--Ann Pearston, British Gun Control apologist and moron

November 14, 1999, 01:10 PM	#1
Gwinnydapooh Retired Screen Name Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 978	I started out in shotguns where corrosive ammo is never mentioned as a concern. Now I'm looking at 9mm and 45 acp pistols and I keep hearing about dumb newbies who buy corrosive ammo. Well, I'm a dumb newbie so I figure it's just a matter of time. First, what is corrosive ammo? What is non-corrosive? Why is it to be avoided, and does it serve any purpose? Second, how do I avoid corrosive ammo? Are there certain brands to avoid, or dates of manufacture, or some kind of distinction on boxes or casings? Thanks from a confoozled newbie. BTW, I'm finding the newbie reloader thread fascinating. Keep the advice coming! ------------------ Don "Its not criminals that go into schools and shoot children" --Ann Pearston, British Gun Control apologist and moron