9mm vs .40 factory ammo cost

[Hohn]

Looks to me like they are basically a wash. Gunbot shows maybe $0.02/rd premium for the .40.


Is this typical?


I'd like to pick up a 9mm, but if there's not much savings to be had, I'll stick with .40 for range fun.

Or is it just reloading where 9mm gets suddenly super cheap?

 

[HavokCycle]

i can reload .40 pretty damn cheap. as far as factory ammo, IIRC walmart had $14/50 for 9mm and $17/50 for .40. seemed about right to me.

 

[nm0369]

I've had pistols in both calibers and ditched them all. For a measly .05-.08 per round...I'd rather shoot 45acp. I don't have the time to reload...talking factory ammo prices here.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

I get 9mm for 22 cents a round and my 40 for 24-25 cents a round...only a wash if you order an abysmal amount of ammo...start order thousands at a time and it adds up.

 

[Hohn]

I've had pistols in both calibers and ditched them all. For a measly .05-.08 per round...I'd rather shoot 45acp. I don't have the time to reload...talking factory ammo prices here.

Please tell where you get .45ACP for that price!!

 

[Slawburger]

I've had pistols in both calibers and ditched them all. For a measly .05-.08 per round...I'd rather shoot 45acp. I don't have the time to reload...talking factory ammo prices here.

Please tell where you get .45ACP for that price!!

I suspect he meant .05-.08 cents more than 9mm or 40 S&W.
If not, then I want in on the group buy.


Edit:
Quick check at MidwayUSA shows a .16 per round differential between Fiocchi FMJ .45 ACP 230 gr and 9mm 115 gr.

9mm: 13.99 / 50 = 0.28 each
40 S&W: 18.99 / 50 = 0.38 each
.45 ACP: 21.99 / 50 = 0.44 each

 

[nm0369]

I suspect he meant .05-.08 cents more than 9mm or 40 S&W.
If not, then I want in on the group buy.


Edit:
Quick check at MidwayUSA shows a .16 per round differential between Fiocchi FMJ .45 ACP 230 gr and 9mm 115 gr.

9mm: 13.99 / 50 = 0.28 each
40 S&W: 18.99 / 50 = 0.38 each
.45 ACP: 21.99 / 50 = 0.44 each

Yes, I meant more per round and should have said .05 -.10. 9mm is up to $.30 unless you like driving around to Walmarts looking for 100 packs, and 40sw is $.36 -$.40. Midway is a bad source for ammo, limit of 2 boxes per type and the pricing is mediocre. Look around and you can find quality 45acp @ $.40 and sometimes get free shipping. I expect to see lots of ammo deals in the next month with black Friday and the holiday season....

 

[USMC-Johnson]

Check out freedommunitions.com...you will not find cheaper. It fires great and i have had great luck with their stuff.

 

[Justin727]

I get 9mm for 22 cents a round and my 40 for 24-25 cents a round...only a wash if you order an abysmal amount of ammo...start order thousands at a time and it adds up.

Where are you finding 9mm for 22 cents a round??

 

[aaron580]

I never pay more than 20$ a box for 45. Usually can get my 9mm for around 12 or so a box, though I have not had to buy any for a long time.

 

[kiddchaos]

Find 9mm Ammo in stock | WikiArms - Best Price on 9mm Ammo ths is an ingo banner ad, too.

USMC-J can you list all the specs of the 9mm 22 cents per round you get...thanks.

 

[dmarsh8]

i would buy online but most of the time after shipping its not a big enough savings to mess with.
I drive 3 min and pick it up for about .28 cents rd after tax

 

[USMC-Johnson]

For all of you asking...check out freedommunitions.com

 

[wtburnette]

Find 9mm Ammo in stock | WikiArms - Best Price on 9mm Ammo ths is an ingo banner ad, too.

USMC-J can you list all the specs of the 9mm 22 cents per round you get...thanks.

Thanks for that link. Found that Cabela's had 9mm and .40 both on sale for reasonable prices, with free shipping.

 

[Lunati]

For all of you asking...check out freedommunitions.com

Ive seen some factory stuff cheaper than them. Not knocking them, just saying there have been some good deals out there.

You have to factor in shipping costs as well.

 

[Vamptepes]

Yep shipping is normally what kills a good buy. That's why i typically buy local when i find it. I did go to freedoms site and everything i looked for was out of stock anyways.