CCI doesn’t just make rimfire cartridges. They may make some of the best .22LR in the market, but they’re good for a lot more than that.
Enter Blazer ammunition, CCI’s flagship line of centerfire handgun cartridge offerings. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Multiple Popular Calibers Available
CCI produces Blazer ammo in two lines: Blazer Brass and Blazer Aluminum, both of which are available in multiple calibers, including:
- 9mm Luger
- .38 Special
- .380 Auto
- .40 S&W
- .45 ACP
Whether you’re a high-volume .380 Auto plinkster, shoot 9mm for self-defense or in competition, or hunt with .45 ACP, there’s a Blazer ammo for you.
There Are Rounds for Multiple Shooting Disciplines and Applications
CCI Blazer rounds are available with bullets in varying weights and Blazer ammo produces cartridges loaded with jacketed round nose, flat nose, and hollow point bullets that are good for everything from competition to hunting.
Both Brass and Aluminum-Cased Ammo Are Available
Blazer Brass ammunition is loaded into high-quality, reloadable brass cases, which are perfect for high-volume shooters that like to recycle their ammo as well as for handloaders.
CCI also produces Blazer Aluminum, which was introduced in 1981 as an even more affordable alternative to brass-cased ammo.
Their Blazer Aluminum line is loaded into high-quality, heat-treated aircraft-grade aluminum casings that are exceptionally reliable and durable. They can’t be reloaded but they offer a great cost-effective alternative to Blazer Brass (or other brass-cased ammo).
They’re Non-Corrosive and Use Boxer and Berdan Primers
Some shooters shy away from steel and aluminum-cased ammo because they claim it makes their guns dirtier.
There’s a spot of truth to this, especially with steel ammo, as the less flexible casings don’t flatten as nicely against the chamber walls, allowing more fouling to get around them.
But, they won’t damage your gun nonetheless, even if they do shoot a little dirtier. You just need to keep the gun clean.
Even so, both Blazer Brass and Blazer Aluminum are loaded with non-corrosive propellants and primers.
Blazer Brass uses Boxer primers and Aluminum uses Berdan primers. Both of them are non-corrosive and highly reliable.
It’s Affordable and Reliable
While Blazer Aluminum is the more affordable of the two, both Blazer Brass and Aluminum are affordable, exceptionally reliable loads that are loaded to SAAMI specifications and produced in ISO-certified systems.
Blazer ammunition is consistent and reliable in a wide range of unforgiving climatic conditions, making it suitable for shooting outdoors in the worst elements.
It’s American-Made
Buy-American consumers, take note. CCI’s Blazer Ammo is made in a facility in Lewiston, Idaho, along the banks of the Snake River.
The same facility that produces Blazer ammunition also produces Speer ammo. Quality is part and parcel of the operation.
None at the Local Shop? Get Blazer Ammunition Online
If you’re a high-volume shooter and your local shop is out of your favorite .380 Auto or 9mm rounds (and whose isn’t?) then give another brand a try.
CCI’s Blazer ammo line is perfect for that. It might be affordable, but it isn’t cheap. It’s loaded to tight tolerances and is extremely consistent, reliable, and accurate in a wide range of unforgiving conditions.
You can get it online at Bucking Horse Outpost (BuckingHorseOutpost.com). Take a look through their collection via the previous link. They carry a wide range of calibers and different rounds, from plenty of other lines besides Blazer – and they offer great prices.
