Wolf ammo in my Glock 22 .40 cal.

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Just4Fun

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A local shop is running a special on Wolf .40 ammo. I run wolf in my SKS which works fine but... it's my SKS...and I would run rocks through it if I could get them to shoot out.

Should I be concerned about running Wolf ammo in my glock?

Thanks,
Jerid
 
Just . . .

I suggest you check the TFL archives re Wolf ammo. Some people feel it is a great deal, but many believe it is harmful -- particularly to handguns -- due to lacquer and steel cases.

Personally, I would not touch the stuff with a vaccinated broomstick. Why risk damage to an excellent autoloader (like your Glock) with questionable ammo when quality target/plinking rounds are plentiful and inexpensive?
 
RWK just gave you some excellent advice -you may also want to run the same search on Glock Talk.

For what it's worth you can buy CCI Blazer ammo in .40 S&W from Natchez Shooters Supplies for $ 6.50/box right now. You will pay a shipping charge, but no sales tax.

Why take a chance on that imported junk ????

Dawg23
 
I use Wolf in my SKS and AKs, but those were designed for lacquered steel-case ammo. I would have qualms about using it in a pricy pistol, especially in .40 since that round tends to linger near its pressure threshold anyway. Of course, you may be able to use it with no problems whatsoever, I just don't think I, personally, would try it.
 
I love Wold ammo for my Mini 14. However, they don't have the quality control as the more expensive guys do. There is room to play with in 223 Rem, 7.62x39mm, 9x19mm, and 45ACP. There isn't much room in 40S&W though. It is already a high pressure round. This is one situation where I would pass on Wolf.
 
I agree with the others. It is probably best avoided although I would suspect that the Glocks would have fewer problems with the ammo than other weapons.

Even the .45 auto glock users have been reporting dismal results with Wolf ammo.

Good Shooting
RED
 
Why not start reloading?

Read up put there is no way I'd put that @$$*&%## into any of my guns, especially in 40SW!
 
I recently recieved my first handgun (a 9mm TZ99 from Aim Surplus). So far, I have run ~180 rounds of Wolf 9x19 through it.

It's very inexpensive here - $5.50 for a single box of 50; $90 for 1000 rounds. That's the main reason I bought it. I am looking to buy 1000 rounds of ammunition in the near term to have on hand in case I just get the urge to go out shooting, so I don't have to drive to the other end of town to buy ammunition.

I use the TZ99 mainly as a plinker and as something to get myself used to shooting a pistol (I've been shooting rifles for a few years, and I'd like to round out my skills with firearms), and not for self defense. I've shot thousands of 7.62x39 Wolf rounds through my SKS without any noticeable side effects.

1. Is 9x19 Wolf a better choice than .40S&W Wolf, since kb's and overpressure isn't as much of a concern in 9mm?

2. Does the laquering and steel case directly harm the pistol, or is it a function of improper cleaning?

3. If the Wolf stuff isn't a good choice, what would be another good, inexpensive practice ammunition?
 
1. Is 9x19 Wolf a better choice than .40S&W Wolf, since kb's and overpressure isn't as much of a concern in 9mm?
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Yes
2. Does the laquering and steel case directly harm the pistol, or is it a function of improper cleaning?
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It is fine if you keep it clean. Firearms with tighter tolerances will give you more trouble though.
3. If the Wolf stuff isn't a good choice, what would be another good, inexpensive practice ammunition?
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S&B
 
Wolf Ammo - NAH

I tried Wolf Ammo in my Kimber, and it had multiple FTF's, and stovepipes, but then, the Kimber does have pretty tight tolerances.

On the whole, I've my reservations about it. Try a box. I suppose if you keep your weapon clean, it works reliably, and is accurate for your weapon, then it's worth it.

Me, I am not inclined to try it again..

JBB
 
No matter how clean you keep your gun, it will do nothing to prevent the steel casings from slamming into your receiver/chamber.

No matter how clean you keep your gun, it will do nothing to prevent the laquer from melting while you fire and gluing that out-of-spec casing into your chamber.

Why try saving a few bucks this way? Stick with brass.
 
I use Wolf in my SKS & Mak...no worries. I agree with most everyone's comments. I don't even use it in my CZ's which are eastern euro. guns. No reason than the one's mentioned. AND...I had not thought of the Kb reason...that's a good one.
VF
 
Kimber ate Wolf?

Suprising! My Pro Carry HD just DIDN'T like the Wolf ammo. I had some SCARY stove partial stovepipes with it. As noted above, seems that the round just didn't want to cleanly eject, with another round sitting angled on top of it!!

JBB
 
mines a Custum Carry. the only ammo probalmes i've had with my Kimber was with Lead reloads. The reloads wouldn't fully camber sometimes
 
Kimber / Wolf Ammo

I can only attribute it to each can being unique in the end, and I dont have a problem buying PMC or UMC.

Though in the end, I want to bypass this whole thing, and get a Dillon aroudn Tax Time, and "roll my own"..

JBB
 
Why try saving a few bucks this way
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Because I am a starving college student on a $200/month budget is why :) I love to shoot, but it's hard to work in food and ammunition, and a few bucks means all the more Ramen for me to eat! It's the same reason why I bought a imitation P226 instead of a real one (don't fear; I won't be a cheap bastard forever - my next purchase will most likely be a Kimber Classic or a SA Mil-Spec)

I'll try the S&B stuff (it is about $1/box more expensive than Wolf) but I have read a few issues about squib rounds and S&B that makes me a bit nervous.

When you say that the steel case slams into the chamber of my pistol, how does the steel case differ from a brass case in terms of wear on the firearm? Or are there other issues that I should know about?

And the laquer can melt the case into the chamber? If that is true, I'll seriously consider changing ammo. But as I said before, I've shot thousands of Wolf cartridges through my SKS with nary a single jam. Does it happen more often in pistol cartridges?

Sorry for the questions; I am relatively new to pistol shooting and am trying to learn as much as I can :)
 
Foxy . . .

Wolf's lacquer will -- well proven -- "gum up" many autoloaders, causing failures to fire, jams, and so forth. The more serious problem, however, is Wolf's steel cases, which can damage/break key semiautomatic parts (also, well documented).
 
Foxy:

Your excuses for being rather hardheaded are rather weak. You've been given a slew of good reasons for NOT shooting Wolf.

Add this to the list - you can order 9mm Blazer FACTORY, NEW, NON-IMPORTED ammo for $ 4.80 per box from Natchez shooters Supplies (natchezss.com).

Why risk screwing up your pistol ??
 
All of the above reasons were my initial thoughts and why I posted the question. All in all, I think it is good to stick with the brass. For a dollar a box difference it is just not worth screwing up your favorite pistol.

Thanks for all your input.
 
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