Tula 9MM 115Gr FMJ any good ???

gr8shooter007 · April 11, 2013, 09:10 AM

I was wondering about Tula 9MM 115Gr FMJ ammo. I know it is steel cased and I would like to know if it would be ok to use it in my 20 year old PT92. It's made in Russia and right now it goes for $35.00 a box at my local gun store in Tulsa. I have a pretty good supply of ammo and have never bought any of that brand or Wolf which is basically the same make. Just wondering about using steel cases.

Also, that gun store has a good supply of guns and they seem not to tell customers that that is the only brand of 9mm they have until the gun is bought.

Just would like to know if it is safe ammo to use.

carguychris · April 11, 2013, 09:17 AM

This has been discussed at length in past threads. The Cliff's Notes version is that it usually functions OK and is reasonably accurate, but it's dirty, some shooters have concerns about increased barrel and extractor wear, and many shooting ranges have banned it due to the bi-metal (partially steel) bullets.

More here:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=495004

Michigan Big Iron · April 11, 2013, 12:26 PM

I sure wouldn't pay $35.00 a box for it! Way, way too much for what it is.

Lock and Load!

hardworker · April 11, 2013, 03:39 PM

I shoot it from time to time, no complaints. However, unless it was hand crafted by Boris Yeltsin and has a certificate of authenticity, there's no way I'd pay 35 bucks for a single box.

theinvisibleheart · April 11, 2013, 03:52 PM

works fine. Shot them in bunch of different 9s.

theinvisibleheart · April 11, 2013, 03:53 PM

$35/box?

Locally, I can't find any 9MM.

Ditto for 22LR.

I went to Wal-Mart yesterday.

Only caliber they had was oddball ones like 20 gauge, 22-250, etc. and most of the cabinet was empty, now taken up by stuff other than ammo.

Nothing in 9, 40, 45, 380, 22lr, 223, 308, 30-06, 7.62 NATO, 7.62x39, etc.

Plus they limit purchase to one box per (same) individual per day.

I guess they assume that the most you should/can shoot is 20-50 rounds per person.

Microgunner · April 11, 2013, 03:55 PM

Bought three boxes of this stuff at Walmart day before yesterday.
Haven't fired any but I only paid $10.97 per box. Your LGS is pricing very high.

April 11, 2013, 09:10 AM	#1
gr8shooter007 Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 2013 Posts: 4	Tula 9MM 115Gr FMJ any good ??? I was wondering about Tula 9MM 115Gr FMJ ammo. I know it is steel cased and I would like to know if it would be ok to use it in my 20 year old PT92. It's made in Russia and right now it goes for $35.00 a box at my local gun store in Tulsa. I have a pretty good supply of ammo and have never bought any of that brand or Wolf which is basically the same make. Just wondering about using steel cases. Also, that gun store has a good supply of guns and they seem not to tell customers that that is the only brand of 9mm they have until the gun is bought. Just would like to know if it is safe ammo to use. __________________ http://www.gunblast.com/ObamaQuotes.htm

April 11, 2013, 09:17 AM	#2
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	This has been discussed at length in past threads. The Cliff's Notes version is that it usually functions OK and is reasonably accurate, but it's dirty, some shooters have concerns about increased barrel and extractor wear, and many shooting ranges have banned it due to the bi-metal (partially steel) bullets. More here: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=495004 __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak Last edited by carguychris; April 11, 2013 at 09:18 AM. Reason: minor reword...

April 11, 2013, 12:26 PM	#3
Michigan Big Iron Member Join Date: February 17, 2013 Posts: 21	NO I sure wouldn't pay $35.00 a box for it! Way, way too much for what it is. Lock and Load!

April 11, 2013, 03:55 PM	#7
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	Bought three boxes of this stuff at Walmart day before yesterday. Haven't fired any but I only paid $10.97 per box. Your LGS is pricing very high. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

April 11, 2013, 03:39 PM	#4
hardworker Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 820	I shoot it from time to time, no complaints. However, unless it was hand crafted by Boris Yeltsin and has a certificate of authenticity, there's no way I'd pay 35 bucks for a single box.

April 11, 2013, 03:52 PM	#5
theinvisibleheart Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2005 Location: virtual internet world with a Daisy Red Ryder, LOL Posts: 683	works fine. Shot them in bunch of different 9s.

April 11, 2013, 03:53 PM	#6
theinvisibleheart Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2005 Location: virtual internet world with a Daisy Red Ryder, LOL Posts: 683	$35/box? Locally, I can't find any 9MM. Ditto for 22LR. I went to Wal-Mart yesterday. Only caliber they had was oddball ones like 20 gauge, 22-250, etc. and most of the cabinet was empty, now taken up by stuff other than ammo. Nothing in 9, 40, 45, 380, 22lr, 223, 308, 30-06, 7.62 NATO, 7.62x39, etc. Plus they limit purchase to one box per (same) individual per day. I guess they assume that the most you should/can shoot is 20-50 rounds per person.