TonyS. 12 Posted September 13, 2014 OK guys, I've got shotgun and rifle experience but I'm a handgun beginner. I just finally bought my first, a Ruger SR9. What's my best/cheapest options for getting 9mm ammo? This would be for range only, though I do intend to use the gun for home defense if I ever had to. I understand you can get ammo online but then I would have to send them a copy of my FID, right? Are there any stores here in NJ or maybe across the Delaware that have decent prices on 9mm? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted September 13, 2014 freedom Munitions has good factory reloads for range time\ http://www.freedommunitions.com/Remanufactured-Ammo-Facts-s/1951.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted September 13, 2014 freedom Munitions has good factory reloads for range time\ http://www.freedommunitions.com/Remanufactured-Ammo-Facts-s/1951.htm OP: What do you have against send a copy of your FPID? You usually only have to do it once and then that company retains it making reorders easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted September 13, 2014 They have worked fine for me for .20 cents a round Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyS. 12 Posted September 13, 2014 OP: What do you have against send a copy of your FPID? You usually only have to do it once and then that company retains it making reorders easier. I've nothing against doing it. I honestly don't know how it works. Is it strictly via snail mail or do they accept scanned (.pdf, .jpg, .gif, etc) files? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candyman87 10 Posted September 13, 2014 Most places will accept a scanned copy of your FPID for handgun ammo, and they'll keep it on file for future orders. Personally, I buy a good portion of my 9mm from Dicks in Rockaway, the range, or I'll road trip to Cabela's and get a few different manufacturers to try out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BD104X 1 Posted September 13, 2014 X2 on Freedom Munitions. I just took a pic of the front and back of FID with my phone and e-mailed it, no problems. I've done this with other vendors as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted September 13, 2014 sportsmans guide been having great deals of late too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted September 13, 2014 Yup, I order most my ammo from Sportsmans Guide. I never had to send a copy of my FID to them either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted September 13, 2014 Check out http://shop.qualitymadecartridges.com/9MM_c2.htm I just got 200 rounds of .45 ACP 200 grain SWC and they shoot as good or better than any factory plinking ammo I've bought. The link will take you to their 9mm ammo. This signature is AWESOME!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeythumbs 1 Posted September 13, 2014 Check out http://shop.qualitymadecartridges.com/9MM_c2.htm I just got 200 rounds of .45 ACP 200 grain SWC and they shoot as good or better than any factory plinking ammo I've bought. The link will take you to their 9mm ammo. This signature is AWESOME!!! Are these reloads like freedom or are they new manufactor good prices either way just wondering. For the price I would think reload Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted September 13, 2014 Reloads. I wrote a review in my thread about them in the ammo & reloading forum. They also have a brass exchange program to make them even cheaper. This signature is AWESOME!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirk2022 43 Posted September 13, 2014 X2 on Freedom Munitions. I just took a pic of the front and back of FID with my phone and e-mailed it, no problems. I've done this with other vendors as well. As said above Freedom Munitions. And your first order will ship free. So if you can , take advantage of that. Then just watch for their sales and $5.00 shipping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted September 13, 2014 QMC hasn't offered free shipping yet but they also didn't require my FID to ship to me. With Shipping on 200 rounds of .45 it worked out to about $18 per 50 rounds. Considering that factory rounds with brass casings usually go for ~$30/box...more for 200 grain...the cost is still reasonable. I ordered on Thursday and they were delivered on Wednesday. Via FedEx Ground. This signature is AWESOME!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted September 13, 2014 I still have yet to give FM my FID card and I've gotten several shipments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted September 13, 2014 freedom also has brass exchange Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Shooter 35 Posted September 13, 2014 PSA has Fiocchi 9mm 115gr for $10.99 / box. This is almost at pre-Obummer prices. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/12279/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted September 14, 2014 SGAmmo has a good selection in stock and for decent prices. http://www.sgammo.com/catalog/pistol-ammunition/9mm-9x19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSD1026 48 Posted September 14, 2014 Commercial Reload Sites: Freedom Munitions (also offers "new stock") - Have had good experience, no failures in a few hundred rounds.. Georgia Arms - Good ammo, no failures after a couple hundred rounds.... High Country Ammo - Pretty good ammo, no failures after about 300 rounds... LAX Ammo - Havent purchased, but many others here have and have had a decent experience Ventura Munitions - Havent purchased, but online reviews are mostly positives I'm sure there are about 4 or 5 more, but cant think of them right now New Stock sites: Midway Cabelas Palmetto State Armory SG Ammo AIM Surplus Selway Armory sportsman Guide Ammo Supply Warehouse Natchez Shooters Supply TargetSports USA Cheaper Than Dirt (though I wouldnt recommend thanks to their gouging during the shortage) Lucky Gunner Ammo To Go Ammo Man .............and there about 25 more that I could name. Some places will require FID, some won't. Almost all that DO will accept a scan (I have yet to run into one that wont accept a scan. If you cant figure out HOW to send the scan, call their Cust Service and ask them). As others have said, you only have to send once, and then afterward, just order away. You will almost always get a better price online (even with the shipping included). You can sometimes find ammo in stores for a half decent price at places like Dicks or Gander Mtn or Cabelas (in or around NJ).. Thats my 2¢.. YMMV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nucrunner 75 Posted September 14, 2014 It's a shame, you want to support local business, but you pay an average of $25 - $40 for a box (50-100 rds) at local shops. You will find going on-line and purchasing 500 - 1000 round lots you can cut the price almost in half. If you shoot regularly, or if you get involved in some of the competitive shooting like IDPA ,1000 round lots is not unreasonable. I have never been asked to forward copies of documentation, I have been asked to verify (check a box) my age. I use slickguns.com for leads, most of the places I buy from have been mentioned in previous post to this topic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyS. 12 Posted September 15, 2014 Thank you to everyone who has posted so far. I've got lots of looking to do with all the info you've kindly provided. One thing I meant to ask is, since my SR-9 is brand spanking new (I've not shot it yet) would it be better to start off with brand new ammo, opposed to using reloads (such as these), to break her in? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted September 15, 2014 Put everything through that you can. See what it likes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted September 15, 2014 Put everything through that you can. See what it likes.Agree with this. Shoot everything from crap tula steel case to premium hp ammo thru it. I personally dont like to keep anything in the stable that won't shoot everything. Ive found the ammo that I prefer to use through using pretty much everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted September 15, 2014 Thank you to everyone who has posted so far. I've got lots of looking to do with all the info you've kindly provided. One thing I meant to ask is, since my SR-9 is brand spanking new (I've not shot it yet) would it be better to start off with brand new ammo, opposed to using reloads (such as these), to break her in? Thanks. Only one thing to offer with the sr9If you get ftf's ( failure to feed) polish the feed ramp. Plenty of vids on YouTube. Mine pretty much eats everything after I did that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyS. 12 Posted September 16, 2014 Only one thing to offer with the sr9 If you get ftf's ( failure to feed) polish the feed ramp. Plenty of vids on YouTube. Mine pretty much eats everything after I did that. Thanks Zeke. I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully we'll get to the range this Thursday to get her first rounds thru her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter28 153 Posted September 17, 2014 Ive been buying rifle and pistol ammo from TropGun in PA. Super fast shipping. At the moment, they have free shipping over $99. The cases of American Eagle are a pretty good deal I think. http://shop.tropgun.com/servlet/-strse-Ammunition-cln-Centerfire-Handgun-cln-9mm-cln-9x19-%28Luger%29/Categories Edit: Seems the case I bought last night is no longer in stock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSD1026 48 Posted September 17, 2014 the AE price is not bad, especially factoring in free shipping.. PPU & Blazer Brass are around the same price as well (also decent stuff)... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyS. 12 Posted September 17, 2014 So I took a chance with Target Sports and ordered 400 rounds worth of various 9mm brands yesterday afternoon. Well, to my surprise it looks like Fedex will be here tomorrow with a nice 8lb package full of goodness for me and my new best friend, SR9. (that's pronounced "Sir 9" ) Oh...yeah.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites