CZ75 9mm & Freedom Munitions ammo?

Kimio · January 5, 2015, 11:31 AM

So I've been trying to stock up on ammo as I continue to save for a CZ75 Compact.

I've been hearing a lot about Freedom Munition and was wondering how their ammunition does in the CZ75.

Has anyone here shot their 115gr FMJ 9mm ammo before in their CZ's?

Most reviews from users that own other brands of handguns are positive, but I'd like to get some feed back from the folks here.

I know several bug names in the competitive shooting scene seem to endorse this ammo (Namely Melissa Gilliland who's pretty well known among the female competition shooters circle to my understanding)

Thoughts? I was thinking of picking up a few hundred rounds if it proved reliable in the handgun I plan on buying.

BigBL87 · January 5, 2015, 11:51 AM

I don't own a CZ75 but I do own a clone (SAR B6P) and so far no issues with Freedom Munitions ammo.

jreXD9 · January 5, 2015, 02:57 PM

I've run one box of that thru my PCR D and Rami with no issues. CZ's will eat anything FMJ or HP. Best handguns I've had and that number is at 30.

herdman · January 5, 2015, 03:01 PM

Don't have a CZ but run it in a Beretta M9 and Ruger P89. Friends of mine run Freedom in Glocks and Sigs with no problems. Good ammo at good prices, especially if you catch a special.

Kimio · January 5, 2015, 03:15 PM

May I ask what ya'll think of the ammo in terms of cleanliness and quality of manufacture compared to comparable brands such asPMC, Federal White box and Blazer ammo?

herdman · January 5, 2015, 03:23 PM

I see no difference between it at Blazer, PMC, Remington, etc.

Sparks1957 · January 5, 2015, 05:44 PM

I've put quite a bit (600-700) of the 124 gr FMJ through my P-01 and 75B in the last year, never had any issues with it. I find it cleaner than WWB, for certain.

Independent George · January 5, 2015, 06:30 PM

I shoot Freedom Munitions ammo almost exclusively in my CZ's, and haven't had any problems. I try to stock up and buy a brick whenever they do one of their free shipping or $5 shipping promotions (which has been every couple months, but they don't always have what I want in stock). It typically costs $25-$30 to ship to IL, so that saves me quite a lot over the course of a year.

I've been using their remanufactured ammo purely because of cost. I can't say whether it's cleaner or dirtier than other brands - I don't even know how I'd measure that.

WVsig · January 5, 2015, 07:07 PM

I have shot about 300 of 124gr new not re-manufactured rounds from Freedom through my 75B. I have shot another 1500 or so through other guns without issue.

They pretty good for practice ammo but if you reload watch out for the brass. It has an internal rim which allows them to lower the powder load and maintain proper pressures. If you reload it you have to adjust for the loss in volume.

Metalboy · January 5, 2015, 07:16 PM

I"ll be trying all kinds of ammo with my new CZ 75, but did not have a chance yet.
What I like most about it is, that it locates itself into the web of my hand.

Sparks1957 · January 5, 2015, 07:21 PM

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but if you reload watch out for the brass. It has an internal rim which allows them to lower the powder load and maintain proper pressures. If you reload it you have to adjust for the loss in volume

Thanks for pointing that out. I have kept the brass separated, but hadn't reloaded any of it yet. Good to know. I can see the rim now as I look at it.

40CalGuy · January 6, 2015, 11:48 AM

I have probably run over 1500 rounds through my SP-01 Tactical and my friends 75B Satin Nickel (each) of Freedom Munitions 115gr 9mm Reman without any issues to feed, extract or fire. Great ammo at a wonderful price. I just yesterday received another 1000 rounds that I got at $0.19/rnd with $5 shipping. That's pretty hard to beat.

Additionally, Freedom sponsors Jerry and Lena Miculek if you're looking for a professional shooter endorsement.

Kimio · January 6, 2015, 11:59 AM

Oh wow, I didn't know that Jerry and Lena were endorsed by them. (The man's practically a god/legend, as well as his daughter)

Interesting about the shell casings, I'll have to be mindful about keeping the brass separate from he rest of my stash (just wish I could find powder at a reasonable price)

Thank you for the replies everyone, this helps put my mind at ease. I'll pick up a couple hundred rounds then and see how it goes.

40CalGuy · January 6, 2015, 12:02 PM

looks like i misspoke. it is only Lena that's sponsored by them apparently. my confusion was derived from seeing videos with Jerry and Lena next to a pallet of 5.56 (jerks!). here's the current sponsored shooter list:

http://www.freedommunitions.com/category-s/55965.htm

Kimio · January 6, 2015, 12:06 PM

A few well known names regardless, I'm familiar with Ms. Francis as well, an amazing young lady. Can't help but admire her skills at such a young age.

Interesting, for sure. Doing some napkin math, it's still cheaper to buy their ammo in bulk as opposed to picking up ammo locally.

40CalGuy · January 6, 2015, 12:23 PM

as i do not reload, i order everything i can from freedom.

Mrgunsngear · January 6, 2015, 03:11 PM

My last two CZ75 variant reviews were shot almost exclusively with 115gr Freedom ammo----0 issues and you can see the ejection patterns with it by checking the videos out if you'd like.

Kimio · January 6, 2015, 03:42 PM

Awesome plouffedaddy. I'm actually subscribed to your channel, and thank you for that information.

I'll definitely check those videos out, please keep up the great work!

January 5, 2015, 11:31 AM	#1
Kimio Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,171	CZ75 9mm & Freedom Munitions ammo? So I've been trying to stock up on ammo as I continue to save for a CZ75 Compact. I've been hearing a lot about Freedom Munition and was wondering how their ammunition does in the CZ75. Has anyone here shot their 115gr FMJ 9mm ammo before in their CZ's? Most reviews from users that own other brands of handguns are positive, but I'd like to get some feed back from the folks here. I know several bug names in the competitive shooting scene seem to endorse this ammo (Namely Melissa Gilliland who's pretty well known among the female competition shooters circle to my understanding) Thoughts? I was thinking of picking up a few hundred rounds if it proved reliable in the handgun I plan on buying.

January 5, 2015, 02:57 PM	#3
jreXD9 Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2009 Posts: 404	I've run one box of that thru my PCR D and Rami with no issues. CZ's will eat anything FMJ or HP. Best handguns I've had and that number is at 30. __________________ Don't go ninjin' nobody don't need ninjin'.

January 5, 2015, 07:07 PM	#9
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	I have shot about 300 of 124gr new not re-manufactured rounds from Freedom through my 75B. I have shot another 1500 or so through other guns without issue. They pretty good for practice ammo but if you reload watch out for the brass. It has an internal rim which allows them to lower the powder load and maintain proper pressures. If you reload it you have to adjust for the loss in volume. __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

January 5, 2015, 07:16 PM	#10
Metalboy Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2014 Location: SE. Wisconsin. Posts: 327	I"ll be trying all kinds of ammo with my new CZ 75, but did not have a chance yet. What I like most about it is, that it locates itself into the web of my hand. __________________ Hungarian by birth, American by choice. I don't collect guns.They just accumulate themselves. Last edited by Metalboy; January 5, 2015 at 07:27 PM.

January 6, 2015, 11:48 AM	#12
40CalGuy Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2005 Location: southwest usa Posts: 424	I have probably run over 1500 rounds through my SP-01 Tactical and my friends 75B Satin Nickel (each) of Freedom Munitions 115gr 9mm Reman without any issues to feed, extract or fire. Great ammo at a wonderful price. I just yesterday received another 1000 rounds that I got at $0.19/rnd with $5 shipping. That's pretty hard to beat. Additionally, Freedom sponsors Jerry and Lena Miculek if you're looking for a professional shooter endorsement. __________________ Entirely too many toys to list.

January 5, 2015, 11:51 AM	#2
BigBL87 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2014 Location: Tonica, IL Posts: 473	I don't own a CZ75 but I do own a clone (SAR B6P) and so far no issues with Freedom Munitions ammo.

January 5, 2015, 03:01 PM	#4
herdman Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2013 Posts: 126	Don't have a CZ but run it in a Beretta M9 and Ruger P89. Friends of mine run Freedom in Glocks and Sigs with no problems. Good ammo at good prices, especially if you catch a special.

January 5, 2015, 03:15 PM	#5
Kimio Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,171	May I ask what ya'll think of the ammo in terms of cleanliness and quality of manufacture compared to comparable brands such asPMC, Federal White box and Blazer ammo?

January 5, 2015, 03:23 PM	#6
herdman Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2013 Posts: 126	I see no difference between it at Blazer, PMC, Remington, etc.

January 5, 2015, 05:44 PM	#7
Sparks1957 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,552	I've put quite a bit (600-700) of the 124 gr FMJ through my P-01 and 75B in the last year, never had any issues with it. I find it cleaner than WWB, for certain.

January 5, 2015, 06:30 PM	#8
Independent George Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2013 Posts: 573	I shoot Freedom Munitions ammo almost exclusively in my CZ's, and haven't had any problems. I try to stock up and buy a brick whenever they do one of their free shipping or $5 shipping promotions (which has been every couple months, but they don't always have what I want in stock). It typically costs $25-$30 to ship to IL, so that saves me quite a lot over the course of a year. I've been using their remanufactured ammo purely because of cost. I can't say whether it's cleaner or dirtier than other brands - I don't even know how I'd measure that.

January 6, 2015, 11:59 AM	#13
Kimio Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,171	Oh wow, I didn't know that Jerry and Lena were endorsed by them. (The man's practically a god/legend, as well as his daughter) Interesting about the shell casings, I'll have to be mindful about keeping the brass separate from he rest of my stash (just wish I could find powder at a reasonable price) Thank you for the replies everyone, this helps put my mind at ease. I'll pick up a couple hundred rounds then and see how it goes.

January 6, 2015, 12:02 PM	#14
40CalGuy Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2005 Location: southwest usa Posts: 424	looks like i misspoke. it is only Lena that's sponsored by them apparently. my confusion was derived from seeing videos with Jerry and Lena next to a pallet of 5.56 (jerks!). here's the current sponsored shooter list: http://www.freedommunitions.com/category-s/55965.htm __________________ Entirely too many toys to list.

January 6, 2015, 12:06 PM	#15
Kimio Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,171	A few well known names regardless, I'm familiar with Ms. Francis as well, an amazing young lady. Can't help but admire her skills at such a young age. Interesting, for sure. Doing some napkin math, it's still cheaper to buy their ammo in bulk as opposed to picking up ammo locally.

January 6, 2015, 12:23 PM	#16
40CalGuy Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2005 Location: southwest usa Posts: 424	as i do not reload, i order everything i can from freedom. __________________ Entirely too many toys to list.

January 6, 2015, 03:11 PM	#17
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	My last two CZ75 variant reviews were shot almost exclusively with 115gr Freedom ammo----0 issues and you can see the ejection patterns with it by checking the videos out if you'd like. __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

January 6, 2015, 03:42 PM	#18
Kimio Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,171	Awesome plouffedaddy. I'm actually subscribed to your channel, and thank you for that information. I'll definitely check those videos out, please keep up the great work!