So many online ammo websites, right?
Find out the best places to buy ammunition online from our own positive experiences and fails.
We’ll also cover recommended brands, types of bullets to buy, and what is a “good” price.
And the current best deals for popular calibers.
AAC, Blazer, & PMC seem to be the most in-stock varieties right now.
THE QUICK LIST
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Overall Best Place to Buy Ammo
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Best for Bulk Ammo
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Live Inventory Pick
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Best for Ammo Deals
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In Stock Ammo Pick
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Plinking & Specialty Pick
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Decent Selection Pick
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How We Chose the Best Places to Buy Ammo
The Pew Pew Tactical team has been buying ammo online ever since 2010. We sometimes get ammo sponsors that we disclose but for the vast majority it’s all on us to buy our own.
Based on our review frequency we usually buy ammo at least once a month…so we’ve had a lot of experience.
We chose a few of our favorite places that meet the following criteria:
- We have bought from retailer at least 10 times over 1 year
- Great pricing taking into account shipping and tax
- Reasonable packing and shipping time
- Good overall selection
Best Places to Buy Ammo Online
1. Ammunition Depot
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New on the list starting Summer 2023 is Ammunition Depot due to their free shipping over $149, no code needed.
You know when you’re buying ammo it’s pretty easy to go over $149.
And I know what you’re thinking…their prices must be higher to justify it. But amazingly they aren’t and can rival (and beat) PSA prices for popular calibers.
My most recent order with them as been for 6 cent per round .22LR and as of right now their 9mm is 24 cents per round shipped.
.22LR Ammo In Stock
They’ve been quick to ship and actual shipping time will depend on how far you are from Florida.
So if you’re buying a few boxes and love free shipping of popular calibers…check them out.
2. Palmetto State Armory (PSA)
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My go-to online place for buying BULK ammo is Palmetto State Armory.
They will usually be one of the best prices for cases (1,000) rounds of popular calibers…like .223/5.56, 9mm, and .45 ACP.
9mm Ammo in Stock
And they usually do a good job of keeping the essentials in stock…especially with AAC 9mm.
And sometimes you’ll even find free shipping for cases…otherwise, it may be about $20 to 30 bucks.
Their shipping used to be excruciating slow about ~5 years ago, but now with their in-house firearms selling like hotcakes…they’ve got their ammo shipping down as well.
5.56 and .223 Ammo in Stock
What’s your take on PSA for ammo and guns?
3. LuckyGunner
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If I’m having trouble finding stuff at PSA or Ammo Depot, I check out Lucky Gunner for their selection, real-time inventory, and fast shipping, and shipping estimator. I’ve been a customer of theirs since 2015.
Shotgun Ammo in Stock
I find a lot of other retailers skimp in website tech or their shipping departments. There have been too many times where the following has happened:
- I find a great price, order, my credit card is charged, and then I get an email a couple days later that they are out of stock. Now I can either wait for a backorder or get a refund which ties up my credit card for a week.
- I order and it takes a week or two to ship out my order.
- I try to see my shipping costs and I have to create a login and enter all my details first.
LuckyGunner is great since they take care of the three problems above. You get to see their live inventory next to each product, they have a 110% guarantee that your stuff will be shipped the next business day, and you can easily calculate shipping without creating a login.
4. Bereli
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My go-to for 9mm for the past few months. Bereli has some GREAT deals for some items such as their Blazer Brass 9mm with free shipping with no minimum.
They’ve shipped out within 24 hours for all my orders but then it’s down to whatever ground transportation does.
7.62x39mm (AK) Ammo in Stock
Check out all their ammo deals.
5. True Shot Gun Club
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A relative newcomer to the list…but in the most recent dark times of ammo (2020 onwards), True Shot Gun Club has been steadily stocking 9mm and more.
They are California friendly as of publication as well.
Their claim to fame is being the largest ammo dealer in Arizona and top 10 in the entire US. I’ve been ordering from them steadily this past year and it always arrives.
And often at the best price too.
6. Optics Planet
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Optics Planet is one of my go-to optics and accessories shops. They now have a decent selection of popular ammo calibers.
.308 / 7.62x51mm Ammo In Stock
They have all the major calibers in plinking ammo plus more specialty selections like self-defense hollow points and hunting loads.
Be sure to double-check that the ammo you’re looking at is in stock!
7. Brownells
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Brownells is where I get most of my specialty tools and gun parts. They also have unparalleled customer service, reasonable shipping, and some good ammo deals.
They are caught up in all the website technology which I love, so you can add all the ammo to your cart, input your zip code, and see the shipping. Makes it much easier to compare across websites.
.45 ACP Ammo In Stock
They stand behind their products and I’ve found it really easy to return stuff. However, I’m pretty sure you can’t return ammo for safety reasons. But for parts and tools, they are the best!
See their All Ammo In Stock section.
8. GrabAGun
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Not just for guns…
GrabAGun has been one of our favorite places to buy guns online for several years.
.380 ACP Ammo in Stock
But lately they’ve been upping their ammo game as well.
Especially their 9mm selection of one of our favorite plinking ammo…Blazer Brass.
Even through the ups and downs of the market this last year they’ve managed to keep it in stock.
Other Suggestions
These didn’t make our regular list but desperate times call for desperate measures and they might have some stuff left…
- Gorilla Ammunition (niche manufacturer with subsonic loads and 8.6 BLK)
- Sportsman’s Warehouse
- Kentucky Gun Company
- Cheaper Than Dirt (Extreme Price Gouging)
Or if you’re looking for the most up-to-date stuff in stock…check out our In Stock Ammo page with all our ammo widgets.
Why Buy Ammo Online?
A survey of gun owners conducted by the NSSF found that 53% of gun owners bought ammo online and that 86% of those cited lower prices and quantity discounts.
I’ve only bought ammo a couple of times at gun stores or the range because I forgot to bring my online bought ammo.
But every time I go, it’s not surprising to see prices 50% higher than what you’ll find online…even after factoring in shipping!
I’d like to also add in variety and tax savings.
Without the restraint of a physical location, online sellers can have tons of selection.
Some guns just like different ammo better than others. I like to order a couple of types to see what shoots best in a new gun, and then later put in a bulk order. Plus, our suggestions will likely be out of state for you…so no sales tax!
Recommended Ammo Brands
These are just my recommended ammo brands based on price, availability, and what worked in my guns.
I shoot a decent amount so I usually go for the budget brands. I haven’t had a problem with any of the below.
- AAC: Currently the most affordable (and available) for 9mm and 5.56. Good stuff that has always gone bang.
- PMC: Cheap and plentiful rounds that I have used in almost all my calibers. Made in South Korea.
- Federal/American Eagle: Also cheap and plentiful rounds made in the USA. I use them interchangeably but word on the street is that AE is Federal’s line that is sold online and in gunshops. Federal Champion is their budget line usually found at Walmart.
- Blazer: Another budget brand that sometimes seems too good to be true. Be aware that the super cheap one might be aluminum cased instead of regular brass. I’ve never tried aluminum casings in pistols since I wanted to keep my brass for eventual reloading, but my buddies and I have had no problems in handguns running Blazer Brass.
- Tula: My go-to AK round brand. Super cheap with polymer coated steel cases. Who cares…it’s an AK!
- Lake City: While US government-owned, Lake City also sells surplus ammo and brass through a lot of vendors. They also sell parts and supplies to other brands so it’s not uncommon to find ammo from Federal with brass or bullets made by Lake City. All of it is quality stuff!
- Others: I’ve also had good success with Sellier & Bellot, and Fiocchi, but they are normally a little higher in price. And if in doubt, just Google the brand and caliber to see if there’s any complains in online gun forums.
Recommended Ammo for Common Calibers
A quick overview of the different calibers and types of bullets out there so you’ll know all the useful acronyms such as FMJ for full metal jacket or JHP for jacket hollow point.
We’ll also have some suggestions for choosing a self-defense gun as well.
Even though we go through 18 calibers in the article above, you’ll probably only see/need a handful of the most common ones. So we’ll start with those first.
223/5.56 Ammo
The round of the super-popular AR-15.
Haven’t gotten one yet? Check out our Definitive Guide to the AR-15.
You can shoot .223 ammo in a 5.56 barrel, but since 5.56 may have higher pressures, you should not shoot them in a .223 barrel.
I always get my barrels in 5.56 so there is no problem. Ammo is around 25-40 cents each at the most standard 55 gr bullet.
You’ll also see some designations of XM and M followed by 193 or 855 for Federal & American Eagle.
XM means it was rejected from military use for some reason but still meets commercial specifications. M means it meets mil-spec. 193 means it is a 55-grain FMJ-BT (boat tail) while 855 is 62-grain FMJ-BT with a steel penetrator for added penetration against hardened targets.
We cover everything in even more detail in Best AR-15 Ammo for Self-Defense & Range. But here are some of our picks.
9mm Ammo
I’ve shot over 10,000 rounds of 9mm before I started reloading for competitions.
Price is around 30 cents a round. I prefer 124-grain instead of 115-grain which seems snappier in recoil, but I recommend trying out both to see which one you like better.
I also recommend sticking with brass cartridges instead of cheaper aluminum/steel.
We cover everything in Best 9mm Ammo for Self-Defense & Range. But here’s a couple of our favorites…
For general purpose self-defense…we like the 124-grain Federal HST.
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And for those who like heavier bullets…
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For plinking…go with AAC 9mm in either 115gr or 124gr.
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I also really like CCI Blazer 9mm that is brass cased.
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.45 ACP Ammo
I’ve shot over 2,500 rounds of 45 ACP and also go with my standard budget list of manufacturers. Price is around 40-50 cents a round.
There’s not too much variation in weight so I stick with the standard 230-grain.
The extensive list is at Best .45 ACP Ammo for Home Defense & Target Practice but here is our main pick.
For self-defense, the HST passed the FBI ballistics gelatin test with flying colors…dominating in penetration and expansion.
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.22 LR Ammo
Reasonably priced .22 LR ammo is getting easier to find at <8 cents a round.
So what is out there (and in stock) is much more expensive.
We’ve compiled an extensive list in Best .22 LR Ammo for Accuracy, Plinking, & Hunting.
7.62×39 Ammo
The good ole AK-47 rounds. My rule is to go with ammo from countries that used the AK but to watch out for corrosive ammunition (which is pretty good shooting stuff, you just need to put more effort in cleaning afterward).
You also need to check with your shooting range rules to see if they allow magnetic (bi-metal) or non-brass ammunition such as Wolf/Tula.
Check out our favs in Best AK-47 7.62×39 Ammo.
If they don’t, you will have to go with more expensive brands or corrosive ammunition. The general weight is around 122-grain and costs from 25 to 35 cents each. Brass cartridges will be more.
.308/7.62x51mm Ammo
Another of those rounds that are almost identical but with some differences in pressure and dimensions.
Unless you really know what you are doing, keep using the round intended for your rifle.
Since most 308/7.62x51mm ammo will be in long-range (sniper) rifles, we’ll also include some Match ammo.
Most commercial ammo will be around 147-grains and around 60 to 70 cents each while match ammo is around 168-grains and $1.50 per round. I went almost straight into reloading to get the max accuracy out of my guns so take my suggestions with a grain of salt.
Check our favs in Best .308/7.62×51 Ammo.
Shotgun Ammo
The shotgun is unique since there are so many different types of ammunition.
We’ll cover basic target birdshot (#8-#9 is great for clay shooting), buckshot, and slugs. Remember for birdshot, the larger the #, the smaller the pellets. And that 00 (double-aught) buckshot is great for self-defense while slugs are one solid piece of lead.
2-3/4 inch refers to the length of the shell which will fit almost all 12ga shotguns. The problem arises from 3 inch magnum shells.
Prices will vary from 25 cents for target shots to around 50 cents — $1 for buckshot and slugs. I’ve shot tons of Fiocchi and Estate birdshot, and love the Winchester Military Buckshot.
Check out the full list at Best Shotgun Ammo for Home Defense & Range Shooting. But here are some of our picks:
Want to see more of our favorite ammo, guns, and gear? Check out Editor’s Picks.
LATEST UPDATES
March 29, 2024 – Added How We Chose section, added GrabAGun, & removed Cabelas & Sportsmans. Cleaned up individual calibers.
February 1, 2024 – Updated with latest CA ruling.
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I found this page with a search of "why aren't online ammo prices cheaper than local store". This because, in my area, I can generally get ammo for the same price (or cheaper) than buying online, especially if I have to pay shipping. I do look for sales, which come up regularly. But reading your article, it seems I may just be lucky to be in an area with large sporting stores that are able to compete with online sellers.
I have bought from several the vendors you mentioned, depending on caliber and quality needed, I usually try to purchase 800-1200 rds on each order, and it may be with 2 or 3 different vendors depending on what the have in stock. One vendor you didn't mention is targetsports they have a 8% discount and free shipping if you subscribe to their ammo+ program. The cost of the program pays for its self over a short period of time. I think it's worth it. Just my thoughts. Keep up the good work you publish good information.
Don't forget also gallagherammo (dotcom)
I’ve bought from a number of vendors, but SGAmmo is one I’ve bought from frequently that’s not listed on the article.
SGAmmo. Great prices. Free shipping on purchase over $200. Only place I buy.
Rivertown Munitions seems to have the greatest variety of ammunition and their prices are very good too.
Thanks Eric, as always, insightful and a value add read for me. There are many, many ammo sites and understand you cannot advocate for all. Bottom line, shop around and pull the perverbial trigger when you get that right deal!
Why was Target Sports USA left off this list? Their prices are consistently lower than others.
I’ve had good prices there, but price and variety/availability can be a bit hit and miss.
I would add Ammoseek dotcom.
SGammo (dot) comhas excellent prices and free shipping for orders over $200
sgammo dot com has been great over the decades
I throw out this: Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore and Gun Mag Warehouse for 10mm and .45 ACP. Watch for sales around $20 a box and buy enough to justify the shipping which will add $1.00-$2.00 a box.
I like your reviews which are very informative. Not critic of your choices for on line ammo but LAX is a great place to shop.
The Castle Arms has Sellier & Bellot SB9A Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) (1000 Round Case) for $239. You still need to pay for shipping, but it still came out less expensive than other brands from other dealers. I have been using this brand for plinking for about a month without any issues. I don't know if it's a good brand or not. It appears to have a good rating. I would love your input.
Berkeley way over$$$$
The best place to buy ammo anywhere is military exchanges.
Tax free
Free shipping
It is a benefit that I'm sure not all bets know about.
Not sure why it isn’t brought up more, or maybe I’m missing something, but I don’t know why Freedom Munitions isn’t brought up more. They’re made in the US, typically cheaper from other sites, and have specials regularly for free shipping.
TargetSportsUSA with their 8% off discount and free shipping has been my #1 for years now. Brownells with the EDGE membership is #2, I do buy from Ammunintion Depot but their shipping can be a determining factor especially with today's case quantity prices, if they offered free shipping on any purchase quantity with a membership it would help.
Where are you finding 5.56 for 25-40¢ a round? Please let me know. I need some and everywhere I’ve seen has been 45-70¢ per round.
Why isn't SG Ammo worth a mention? My go to
TargetsportsUSA used to be my go to. Great prices and quick shipping right to my door. Now that NY requires FFL for out of State ammo purchases, online just doesn’t make sense for me anymore.
I forgot to mention, every ammunition purchase in NY now requires a NY State level background check! That discourages FFL’s from doing ammo transfers because they can’t change enough to justify the hassle
Decent Selection Pick Brownells Ammo
I was not aware that "Decent Selection Pick" could get you on a 8 best list.
What about for 32 acp?
This line tells you all you need to know:
"When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support our testing"
If you're wondering why certain sites aren't featured in this review, it's because PPT can't make a buck off it.
I get pretty good deals from 2A Warehouse out of Texas. Fast shipping
I ordered some ammo from Bereli after seeing this article said they are now "California friendly". I live in California and have the worst time trying to find certain calibers in a stock anywhere. I placed an order with Bereli and received an email a short time later advising me to provide them with an FFL holder address to ship the ammo to.
So apparently they're NOT shipping directly to customers so I had to cancel the order. FYI
Luckily I have a cousin that lives in az
How could you have missed so many other opportunities that actually have ammo in stock and are so much easier to find the specific type of ammo one might be looking for. Don’t get me wrong, PSA, etc carry ammo, but that’s not their main purpose. And when you have a company trying to be the “Wal-Mart” of guns/ammo/etc online never work out for the consumer. It’s better to have a designated ammo provider to get the best deals of ammo online. IE. SGAmmo, Bulk Ammo, Lucky Gunner, etc. and let the consumer find the best deals for whatever their needs may be.
You guys are usually spot on and my go to. I dont know how you missed velocityammosales on your roll-up for best online ammo sales.....they have the best prices anywhere and free shipping on all orders over $200. check them out. Also Optic planet has hosed me on orders before by claiming they ran out of an item after I completed the order when ammo prices jumped up....refused to complete order with alternate source at same price.
I use The Mag Shack and Lucky Gunner (almost exclusively). I've been buying 1,000 a month for quite a while, and both (or one or the other) will offer a 1,000 round (115gr fmj 9mm) sometimes as low as $239, plus tax and shipping. Typically, depending on the supply chain issues THAT month, 1,000 rounds for $249. Never had any problems with the ammo. Ever.
Has anyone (besides me) tried ammo from Freedom Munitions? I get almost all my ammo from them. I have found their ammo to be pretty good quality and way cheaper than anywhere else, especially when they have a free shipping special. Check them out, won't hurt to look.
They used to be in Houston, but they had some financial trouble a few years ago and burned some relationships with customers. After seeing your post I found online that they have been running under a new owner who moved operations to Idaho. Glad to hear they are back in the game and doing alright.
Eric.
Best place on line for shotgun ammo (at least for bird hunting) is South Georgia Outdoor. They have every load you need from turkey to duck to dove. Best prices and high brass loads always available. Just bought 2 cases Rio (very reliable ammo) of high brass 6's & 8's. Great prices and very fast shipping, too!
You mention not paying tax from Bereli unless you live in Florida. I have purchased from Bereli a few times and always have to pay sales tax living here in Washington state. I know years ago you could get away with not paying sales tax but that is not the case any more.
Lucky Gunner is high. I stopped getting ammo from them years ago. They did have stock but I think it was because of higher prices.
SportsmansGuide is a good place. I can find deals on their site. And with membership, it is a couple of cents cheaper. They seem to be no worse on pricing than everyone else. Shipping is fast.
OpticsPlanet and Brownnell's are not a go-to for me either. Again, sometimes they will have a good price on something. But I shop these sites for other things too.
I usually will shop 6 different sites to find a good price and out of these 8, I have shopped half of them. I know right now Winchester has a rebate going on for rifle ammo. - Aug 15th thru Sep 30th webpage winchestercom Rebates 2023-Winchester-Target-Rifle-Ammunition-Rebate
Rather than reading articles and cruising every big-name website for sales, just go to AmmoSeek. Pwe Pew won't let me list the URL, but it's easy to find. You get up-to-the-moment listings of scores of ammo sites that are refreshed at short intervals. It will tell you the cost/rd, bulk deals, and you can search by caliber with filters for the type of load, reman, new, etc. It also provides a rating system for the shipping costs and reviews by buyers to help you steer away from bad sites and to good ones.
The big sites like the article lists are fine, but generally much more expensive than the deals you can find on AmmoSeek. I've been using it for well over 15 years without a single bad experience.
AmmoSeek is great. I found Shaw Armament through them. Best shipping prices, great service during the lean COVID horror show. Sportsman's Warehouse has free shipping over $49, I hate paying shipping.
Can't believe SGAmmo didn't make the list. Has been my go to for 20 years.
I do my ammo shopping on "ammoseek" because they will have the lowest prices listed and the prices are good right then. I have never had a problem with any of the sellers listed on that website.
I get consistently better prices on Natchez online…
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Eric, not sure how you did your homework, but you missed the two big ones. S&G, and Target Sports.
Palmetto is good for firearms and parts.
Optic world is best optics. Hmm.
Some of the others are just plain higher in cost. Enjoy.
Your call out to Target Sports here was immensely appreciated @Moose! Earnest salute sent to you my friend!
I’ve bought thousands from them there the best to buy from my opinion
I discovered Freedom Munitions in Lewiston, Idaho early in the Great Ammo Shortage. Freedom manufactures and sells their own ammunition, and also sells higher end ammo made by Barnes, et al. Freedom's ammo performs on par with the better name brands, and at significantly lower prices. Their shipping charges are also among the lowest I've seen.
Once the rounds are out of the box and in the magazine, no one knows what brand I'm shooting. They just know my ammo goes bang every time.
Eric, you mention Walmart in passing (you didn't recommend them though and that's good).
I don't know if you're aware, but Walmart changed their Corporate Policy about 5 or 6 years ago. They now no longer carry any calibers commonly used in ARs or AKs and no longer carry any pistol ammunition, other than .22 LR. Some stores might still have stock on hand of some calibers, but once it's gone, it won't be replenished.
I've heard rumor that they exempted stores in Alaska, but I've not had any verification of that.
There was talk about 7.62 X 51/.308 going too, but last time I checked, our local store still had it on the shelf.
One place you didn't mention is Freedom Munitions. They sel both Factory Reloads and New Mfg. too.
Like most, you've got to watch the prices, and know what the price is from other sellers to get the best prices. Their Factory Reloads are excellent, and that's one way to save some bucks too.
As you said, they go bang and I've found their 5.56 XM855s to rival New in velocity and groups.
I've been a reloader for 45+ years, so I don't buy much New ammo, unless I run across really great deals, except for my carry guns, or when getting into a new (New for me anyway) caliber.
Good article. Like most, I've always got my eye out for a bargain, so appreciate the info
Bereli has great prices and always has free shipping no matter the quantity .
I agree.. They also have always had stock available whenever I've bought from them.
I don't buy much since I reload, but this year so far, I've bought about 20 or so boxes from them, and have been pleased with the turnaround. For my area, 5 to 10 days. 5 being the fastest and 10 the longest. I can't complain about that for economy shipping. Prices are good too.
Where I get my online ammo is not listed. I am grateful for that.
Avoid getting it shipped by UPS if at all possible. UPS has been known to confiscate and destroy gun-related products, and they don't compensate the shipper or receiver.
Fedex does some of that, but my understanding is that UPS is the most hard-core on this issue.
As far as I know, there is no such issue with the US Postal Service.
I feel that you forgot two great sellers:
SG Ammo
Target Sports
Picked up from realammunation
They hella legit
They did forget because I can't find it anywhere cheaper that TARGET sports
SG Ammo is my "go to" for defensive ammo. While I order a lot of things from Bereli (Great customer service, by the way), But if I'm looking for federal HST +p 9 mm (My go-to "social" round), I go to SG Ammo. And to be fair, Target Sports is my third favorite option.
Ammoseek - There. That is ALL you need to know.
Agree. I look there first every time.
confusion abounds with shipments of ammo to NY now with the new laws. These suppliers need to get their facts right or lose a lot of biz. Palmetto recently lost a $1600 ammo sale to me thinking my NY FFL needs another "license" to receive ammo. NOT!! Only if the recipient is NOT also an FFL. Others are asking for the FFL DOB and Occupation!! NOT! that is only on point of sale from the FFL to the in state purchaser purchaser. Gun control at it's finest. C'mon SOCUS! STEP UP and dump these laws.
Rivertown munitions out of Pennsylvania has great prices and fast shipping
Slugs? Most indoor ranges near me require slugs. Seems like these cost more than the other loads, so I really need to best prices on slugs.
I feel that you forgot two great sellers:
SG Ammo
Target Sports
And the ultimate search of price and availability:
Ammo Seek
I do love SG Ammo as it is a family run operation that has GREAT customer service, good prices and FREE shipping on case quantities!
WikiArms is an excellent aggregation site for seeing what's in stock and the price per round across multiple sites. If you want say something sorta niche like 300BLK subsonics but you don't want to pay the pandemic prices, this is an excellent site. The sites you listed are all good, but I question places like Cabela's who rarely have *good* prices. A lot of smaller places end up with stock they need to move so they lower the prices. Most will also do free shipping for certain minimums. (I would include a link but apparently URLs are blocked in comments)
Have you checked out Palmetto State's deal on Sierra Sports Master yet? Pre-pandemic prices* on 9mm pd** ammo!?!
*Almost. With mail in rebate. Maybe.
**May be more suitable as semi-wadcutter for plinking (and competition?)
You should compare prices with Rural King,a farm store based in Mattoon Illinois.It is my go to ammo store.Let me know what you think of their prices.
Really?
Since this original article was written (back in 2016) many things have changed and unfortunately for the worse. However, SGammo still has the best prices and the fastest delivery of whatever they have on hand. Sign up for their email newsletter and you won't be disappointed. Gunbot is another "aggregator" that should be noted as well.
I agree with Michael’s comment. I’ve been ordering from SGammo for 4 years now. I have never had a single problem, ever. Currently, any order over $200 ships free and their prices have been consistently the best around. They process orders same day most of the time and I regularly get the order on day 2 or 3. If you like supporting small business like I do with exceptional shipping, prices and services, these are your guys.
No shit Really?
If you're not using "ammoseek_com", you're wrong... correct yourself.
Steel City is very competitive. Used them several times and they are veteran owned
I know there are other calibers
300 BLK
Sig Sauer or Barnes 120 grain...115 grain Gorilla pig chaos
I’ve been using the aggregator “ammoseek” for all online ammo purchases since it pulls every online ammo seller together onto one page so I can get the best price on the specific ammo that I want. Worth checking out.
Have to second the True Shot recommendation. Even with shipping, they are cheaper for 9mm/.223/5.56 than anywhere over the past year. Mostly PMC, but frequently on sale and often in deals with Magpul 30rd mags. Even with shipping from AZ to the mid-Atlantic, still cheaper than buying in store at Rural King, Dunhams, Cabelas or Sportsman's Emporium. Never an issue. Highly recommend!
Sportsmans warehouse and bass pro are great for California. Due to California rules but you can order online and have it shipped to the store and pick it up there.
Lucky Gunner demanded a copy of my driver's license to "prove" I was old enough to buy ammo. Ammoman did the same thing and the web page looked identical. Has Lucky Gunner acquired Ammoman? None of the other vendors named in this article did that. (I still live in a free state.) What's up with this? No business for these vendors until they quit asking for driver's licenses.
I second this motion.
I will say lucky gunner has been my go-to for bulk ammo, they seem to have rather good prices and even most of the ammo crunches seem to have stuff in stock. Mind you during the ammo shortages just don't be a cheap b!t@h. I ended up with higher quality 9mm because the cheap stuff was sold out, but you get others that complain about it. I haven't purchased ammo from PSA yet....just an AK, and M&P police trade-in plus EOTech. The thing that's awesome about them is they have great deals of the day. Mind you it says that so don't expect that deal the following day.
You have decent prices on ammo? Where do they shop from? Interested in 270 (preferably 150 grain) 25-06. 357 mag, 243, 9mm, 44 mag.
I have bought over 3000 rounds of 9mm in 3 orders from Fenix Amunition they ship fast, more you buy the bigger the discount they also buy used brass for credit on account. They also give credit for purchases.
Beware cheapammostore dot com. They ripped me off for $500.00. I stupidly fell for a big discount if I paid with bitcoin.
A few of these places are ok, but try AmmoMan, free shipping over $99 and you earn 2% credit on orders over $100. Same price or better than these places without that $25 shipping addition.
Any suggestions for Canada?
Any suggestions for Canada?
Yep, move to the United States.
I've been using supplymunitions dot com for around 1.5 years now. They send very regular emails with their current stock and prices, which have been some of the lowest prices I've found. Hence the reason I buy probably 80% of my ammo from them. Quick delivery, and have never had any issues. I've purchased CCI Blazer, Winchester, Remington, PMC, Hornady, and others from them.
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I use onlineammo com, prices are fair and they have a good selection of odd ammo that I look for from time to time
I live in CA and it's always tough buying ammo. Palmetto State Armory has good prices, the ammo I receive is always packed well, in perfect condition, and ships out in a reasonable time. It's no Amazon 2 day Prime, but they beat their own 3 weeks they give themselves for CA FFL shipments.
It's amazing how many places like ammo_com don't sell to CA. CA is second only to Texas for the number of registered gun owners.
You should add a couple of more online ammo dealers to this list. They offer bulk ammo at very reasonable prices with no shipping charges if ordering over 100.00. Please see these websites for some excellent prices. As any other dealer, stock varies but excellent prices. Velocity Ammo and Ammoman. These are my go to ammo dealers.
Gunbroker dot com can lead to the best prices. Never buy that Russian or former Soviet block countries ammo. Garbage. Hornady, Federal, Winchester for me. And 556 and 308 primarily from the Lake City plant. Special calibers you probably have to buy that foreign crap, but we're only using it on the range, right? Buffalo Bore is by far some of the best. Pricey, but worth every penny.
If you order ammo from Bereli, be aware that their "free shipping" is probably free because you'll NEVER GET YOUR ORDER. You also won't get any support - after one message saying, "Yeah we'll check on it", they will totally ghost you. Nobody answers at the phone number. I don't care if it's their fault, or FedEx's fault - not my problem. I've ordered A LOT of ammo online in the past 2 years, and with one exception (other than Bereli) it's arrived in less than a week, properly packaged. Even the one problem shipment in that time got here, and their Support folks were very helpful. If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is - avoid Bereli for Ammo.
i've placed my order with them on the same day [03/08] you've posted this comment, regrettably i never saw it... i'm in the same situation... ordered 500 rds of 5.56 win green tipped fmj in 62gr and 500 rds of 9mm cc blazer brass 115gr ammo, altogether paid $535...placed my order, got a confirmation and nothing...after 7 days e-mailed them and that's when the runaround began... today is march 23rd so 15 days since i placed my order with bereli and just found out from fedex [using a tracking number bereli sent me last week which has a 'pending' status] that fedex is STILL awaiting that parcel from bereli... the 'customer service' is downright rude, each reply is a short single - or half - sentence, no apology, no useful info, no name signature of whom i'm dealing with, not even a 'hi'... this ammo vendor must be nixed from this list... i gave them a chance because of this bloody article above which made me think bereli's a trusted, honest vendor...
I have an update for you. I sent them a message via every support email address I could find (3, I think) and was contacted by a VP, who made it right (they had run out of the brand of 9 mm I ordered, so he sent another (comparable) brand, at no charge to me. FYI, my order was for 1000 rounds. Needless to say, I was shocked, but pleased with that. I don't want to put his email address out on a public forum, though. One more thing you might try, if you use Twitter (my wife does - I don't touch it ;-) - when you put a comment out there on a company's channel, good things tend to happen fast. maybe Facebook too? (I don't use that either ;-). I bought due to the review in this article as well, BTW. Good luck - I feel your pain.
hey, thanks for that very prompt reply... i don't even have a twitter acct [and never will]... i log into my facebook acct these days only to call a couple of friends overseas from my laptop via messenger 1-2 monthly but maybe i could try their facebook page; although i suspect it'll be answered by the same rude customer svc person who answers e-mails...
i don't want to post my e-mail here in public either because i'd be crushed by resulting spam but maybe i could post my facebook's profile page and you could then send me that vp's e-mail address via messenger?... you'd first have to send me a friend request i think... i don't know if posting one's facebook profile here is even allowed or it might be deleted automatically but it could be worth a try... i don't care much about sharing my fb profile, my name's there but so what, at least i'd still be safe from spam hehe... please let me know if you'd be willing to pass that bereli vp's e-mailin such a manner... if i could reach a vp i'm sure he'd want to make things right...
btw, i'm not expecting this vp to send me free ammo like he did for you [if i understood correctly]... just want to reach out and ask that i'll either get my order asap or get a quick refund...right now my money's paid to them and have nothing to show for it nor any sign of when i might get my order... thanks...
last addendum to my 2 comments...sorry, i just realized that you stated that you don't have a facebook acct as well as twitter... however, perhaps your wife does and you could contact me through her acct... if not, i'll understand and i'll just try to post something on their facebook page and send them a message there...
The VP just sent me what I was owed - 1000 rounds 9 mm FMJ - it was a replacement with a comparable brand - they had run out of the Magtech by that point. So he "made it right". I would try FB and the following email addresses (redacted because this board removes emails and URLs):
orders (at Bereli-dot-com)
support (at Bereli-dot-com)
admin (at Bereli-dot-com)
If you set up an account with them, you can go to the Account page and click on the "Messages" tab - you can send a message from there as well. If no luck, I'd dispute the charge on my CC, and start over :-(.
ok, i misunderstood, i thought he actually gifted you that order... instead, he did the basic decent thing and that's all i want of course...
until i'll get my refund i can't put any more charges on any of my c/cards so it's like they took my money and ripped e off for that amount as things stand at present... i'm severely disabled [c6 quad] in a wheelchair for the past 32 years so living off a fixed monthly disability income doesn't allow me to have much 'reserve' in my budget...
i did both of those addresses except for the last one [admin] because at first i sent my e-mail using the order confirmation e-mail notice, then followed up with sending them another message 2 hours later via their contact us webpage, just in case the e-mail was blocked at their server [no reply address , etc]... but thanks for the suggestions and trying to help out nevertheless...
after i called fedex earlier today and found out that my 'outgoing shipment' is still not even in fedex' possession, i sent bereli another e-mail requesting that my order e immediately canceled and i'd receive my refund by the week's end... i then logged into my acct at bereli and - because the order's status there has been stuck on 'shipped' since last friday - i couldn't cancel it so i used the 'order return' function and included a message explaining that my order has been severely botched on bereli's end and fedex inforrmed me it hasnt even made it to them yet so that i was requesting an immediate cancellation and refund... no reply, confirmation or any response on their part regarding that request...
yeah, i'm saving that credit card dispute as a last resort for another week or so... i've had to do this once 4-5 years ago and it was akin to a a major bummer emergency visit to a dentist when the anesthesia didn't work for sh.t and a nasty multiple extraction was involved [also speaking from experience here hehe]...
the painful process seemed to last forever and it never fully solved the issue...plus i wanted to punch the dentist [errr... i mean the c/card customer svc] very hard in the face at least thrice...
in light of all of this, i think that bereli and any 'aammo deal' links should be deleted from this list of vendors... how does one even logs in here to make a new comment to the unfortunate article?...al i'm able to do is to reply directly to others' comments but unable to post my own...i think i'll have tto send an e-mil to pewpew itself and request this; we can't be the only ones that were treated thus by this vendor...
anyway, thank you for the reply and trying to help out man... all the best...
I have no problem at all finding ammo, whether at local stores or on line. It sounds to me like someone is trying to keep the prices up, by scaring everyone to horde in mass quantities.
I'm a little shocked not to see SGAmmo or bulkammo here.
Cabelas doesn't even sell ammo online and hasn't for as long as I can remember. PSA is decent, Lucky Gunner is decent. Sportsman's Guide goes from below the curve if you don't have their membership, to above the curve if you do, but their inventory is a little screwy from time to time.
Locally(Red States))we have no problem finding ammo, much less have to buy on line. People buying in mass quantities is only helps fuel the high prices, and the so called shortage. Every time Media says Ammo Shortage gunners or(those who want to price gouge)panic and start buying again allowing prices jump.
If you're also finding it at a half-decent price (say 30-35 cents per round for 9 mm, 50 cents/round or less for 5.56 - both BRASS casing - consider yourself fortunate, Sir ;-). Also note that some of us buy in bulk, due to the desire to stock up in case SHTF. That's challenging for me to do locally.
Yeah they absolutely do, I just ordered ammo online from Cabelas 5 minutes ago, I've learned that if you normally use their app you won't be able to buy guns or ammo, BUT, if you use their website online, not the app, you can, their selection isn't the greatest but they have what I needed
Cabelas is a waste of time and makes me wonder if the author has ever even used them. They don’t sell ammo online and they don’t give you inventory levels. They carry about 5% of there online listed inventory in store. So it honestly is the biggest waste of time one could ask for…. Yet it’s listed here. Makes all the other suggestions questionable.
I have fairly good luck buying from MidwayUSA, they are my go-to for a lot of gun related purchases.
As far as locally, don't forget your local farm and fleet store, in my area we have Runnings Farm and Fleet. Also, Dunhams Sports is another good local retailer with ammo. In my area, both are starting to get ammo stocks back in.
Even though Walmart no longer carries 223/5.56 or 9mm, they do still stock .22, 12 guage and 308/7.62x51, since each of these are also considered hunting rounds. I've been picking up white box Winchester 308 for around $20.00/box, but at least it's available. I'm also a Walmart employee so I can also get my employee discount.
Just an FYI about Cabelas/Bass Pro Shop, they are not selling ammo online. It's "in-store" only.
Recently I've found that Buds Gun Shop has had the lowest ammo prices and the lowest shipping prices. They don't always have the exact brand I'm looking for, but they usually have a good substitute. Every time I've checked their prices against the best prices on AmmoSeek, Buds has been within $0.01/round of the lowest prices. Shipping for a small order is $10. For a medium-sized order, it's $12.
Use AmmoSeek to find the lowest prices on available ammo. You can even set alerts for when what you're looking hits a preset price point.
SGAmm and Ableammo and 2 places I've used this past year. Pretty good prices, fast shipping. PSA is good too, especially if you can catch free shipping.
SGAmmo is one of my favorites too.
Use them alot but they are more expensive then other places in every instance. They have more "varieties" in stock though
Also check out Outdoor Limited for ammo & accessories. I have ordered from them twice (9mm and 12ga). Prompt shipping. Prices and service are good. You can get a freebie if you spend a certain amount ($250- 300) I also use True Shot (thank you PewPew) and Lucky Gunner
California residents should avoid 2A warehouse. They are impossible to get in contact with, both via phone and email. They refused to ship my order of reloading parts because the CA address. I kept getting the auto email requiring a FFL to ship my brass. They then want to charge a 10% restocking fee. Do not buy from them if you live in CA.
Great article, thanks!
Where is the best place to buy 300 blackout ammo and best
Hallo, I am just wondering, do You all Americans expect a new war civil war, somethings like that. Why is everybody make up their own mass of ammo ??
You would not understand.
lars,
Generally, Democrat states and city governments (usually in heavily populated urban areas) have conducted an on going war on gun ownership in the US for decades. Ironically, those areas that have the most restrictive ownership laws have generally had the most violent history of weapons abuse. The vast majority of LEGAL gun owners in the US do not abuse their right to own and bear arms.
I've found that SGAmmo.com has the best prices and low shipping. They don't always have what I'm looking for, but when they do, they are my number one preference.
This reprint is getting old. And the no sales tax, if I buy from a shop in Missouri I'm charged TX sales tax +shipping.
I am not sure if you have done all of the research.
Interested in .38 special FMJ, 500/1000 rounds-cost- including shipping-30024 zip
No sgammo.com? Prices have been competitive and they have worked with foreign ammunition manufacturers to bring some interesting offerings to our shores. I have never had any issues with shipping or quality of product. Been using them for nearly a decade.
I second that. I've been using them for about 6 years and have bought more ammo from them and Freedom Munitions, than anyone else. Both have fast secure shipping, and both have competitive prices, on what they have in stock.
I just Bought a m-1 carbine. I am having a lot of trouble even finding ammo can anyone help please
Looking for a few boxes of 6.5 PRC . . . anyone?
People just need to stop panic buying ammo. Once companies see that we won't take overpriced ammo, this will slow down
buying ammo in today's market is insane. time looking for "in stock" items only to find out when you go to place your order and the item is surprise, on back order with no eta. also the ammo prices are ridiculous, 2,3,4 times the msrp. and as long as the shooting public are willing to pay these highly inflated prices they will keep charging them. does anyone really think the pricing will come down when product is available? i refuse to be blackmailed into paying these prices and if that means i quit shooting, so be it. i don't like being treated like a fool!
i agree. ill practice in my mind.lock and load and wait for home invaders.....
looking for 9mm birdshot bullets or 40 cal birdshot bullets
Hey I have a few extra
boxes I can sell u. I have 9mm 40cal lmk my name is Jarred, you can call me or text at 726-300-1933
I'm looking for .40 caliber bullets. For the most part I have shot 165 grain, but not to sure how the grain weight affects my shooting if I was to change to something different. Any suggestions where to find it?
Hey name is Jarred I hv a few boxes of
.40 caliber. You can text or call me at 726-300-1933 or email me at jarredg77@gmail.com
Screw palmetto now, no free shipping on ammo or most items now, by the time they tax tennessee now and shipping charges if ammo was 75 cents a round it's now 110. Tn used not be taxed, but they could at least do free shipping like other stores. Not only that all their prices are outrages now. Cheap pal. Lower used to be 30 bucks now a 100 nty, I'll get a better brand for that.
In my experience online is more expensive these days. When my local Bi-Mart has ammo in stock it becomes clear just how much online retailers price gouge. Online 9mm is $0.60 at best, locally I spend $0.20-0.30.
DO NOT Buy from Lucky Gunner!!! they are picking and choosing what states to sell to!! last week of March we tried to buy 22lr ammo from Lucky Gunner at the end of the order they came back with a message that said We Can NOt sell to customers in the state of Oklahoma.. when calling and asking why we got several answers one, your state laws..( Bullshit there) ask your Governor it is his fault... Bull shit again we are conservative state and have no such laws.. then covid was the reason... SO do not buy from Lucky Gunner... Crappy Ass company
SGammo is in Oklahoma. You should be buying from them. Better prices, fast shipping and local small business. Lucky gunner sucks.
Looking for 380 ACP (9MM Short) sources & brand recommendations to buy?
Looking for reloading Supplies
We've got you, Gerald!
https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-place-to-buy-reloading-supplies/
I looked at prices on the sites you mentioned, bu found that the prices, with shipping added in, were no better that I can get locally. Looks like they aren't so competitive after all.
Although, in all fairness, I have to say that I went back and discovered that the S/H stayed constant, even though the number of rounds went up. This greatly improved the cost per round. Bottom line, if you want a couple hundred rounds, you can probably match or beat the prices locally, but if you are willing to buy in lots of 500 rounds or more, you can make some significant savings.
Eric,
I reload most of my ammunition, except .22's of course, but do make frequent purchases of .22 LR & 9mm for my pistols. I do price comparison shopping on line. 9 out of 10 times I purchase from "Cabela's" when they have a sale and are offering free S/H on $99 orders. My last order was for 300 rds. of PMC 62 gr. 5,56mm green tipped ammo. $119 delivered (zero sales taxes in my state) and it comes with a $15 dollar "Plano" (with Cabela's name on it) 50 cal. plastic storage box. Now that's a good deal on some very good ammo. .33 cents a round when one removes my Cabela's discount and cost of storage box. Sportsman's Guide also offers some great prices on ammo (not always though) with frequent free S/H offers on orders as low as $45. Best if you join their shopping club to receive the best discounts, price and free S/H. I've been with them over 4 years now.
Watch out for the shady tactics of FREEDOM MUNITIONS. They offer free shipping and then jack up the ammo price to cover it. In my case, my total bill with "free shipping" as a new customer, was more than if I had just bought it outright! They offered to give me 5% off on my next purchase... Seriously? Why would I ever deal with these clowns again?
where I'm getting confused is where I just bought a Salvage F62. Planned on using both FMJ for target and HP for self defense, but have been advised by various references - including Salvage - not to use Hollow Points in this rifle, as have tendency to jam. Ofcourse there if nothing in the owners manual that mentions this. So when someone goes to buy a 22 cal,- regardless of brand - how are they to know this.
Hi Eric,
Love your site and articles. I recently decided to buy a firearm for the first time for home defense and chose the S&W M&P M2.0 9mm. My question is, what is the best brands of ammo to buy for the gun whether FMJ or Hollow Point. Your insight is greatly appreciated.
-Malcolm
I personally use Hornady Critical Defense. They might be a bit pricey depending on where you go but you get what you pay for.
Thanks. I went with AE FMJ and Federal JHP....From LuckyGunner.com....great prices...
Hey Malcolm, I'd get a bunch of FMJ for practice and some hollow points for defense. Also make sure to actually shoot those HP's to make sure they run smoothly in your gun. This article should help: https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-9mm-ammo-self-defense-range/
Speer Gold Dot hollow points. All I ever buy
Love to buy from y'all!
I'm a little surprised not to see Midway on here as it ticks a lot of the boxes for me - good prices, accurate inventory, usually next day shipping. Granted, I've not tried the other sites (probably will try at least a couple to compare) and YMMV but so far so good for me with them.
I like Midway for the really hard to get small parts. But for ammo I still like the ones I rec.
Hi Eric,
very informative. I have a small online ammo company named Hyperion Munitions Inc. was founded and is still run 100% by Veterans in Tampa, Florida. Our goal is to provide recreational shooters and local law enforcement with low cost reliable training ammunition.We are doing great ,providing all type of ammo with best quality with lowest cost
Hi Dean. I Checked out your site and the prices look good - until I added shipping. What started out as a very competitive $.40/rd turned into $.73/rd after shipping. I'd love to support your site, but I can't justify the nearly double price. I'd have to buy 500 rds to make it worth while.
Eric, i purchase a used 38 special and just when to the indoor range. Can please tell me the right FMJ bullets you recommend and JHP and also where to buy it, if possible?
thanx
ray
As you know, I'm a fan of lucky gunner. I prefer the slightly heavier 158 gr rounds compared to the 128 gr rounds. I'll have a specific article regarding 38/357 up soon.
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This is a quite a professional looking site. Writing style is concise but thorough and gramatically correct. Love your efforts man.
Thanks so much Jim!
Hi Eric,
I inherited a S&W .44 Spl from a relative. Can you please tell me about what type of cartridges to buy for practice and for home defense? Also, what do I need to know about the grains?
Can you recommend an on-line site to purchase the cartridges?
Also, I was told there are restrictions on the type of cartridges that can be used for indoor ranges. Can you provide info?
You'll have to call the range in question since I've seen rules all over the place.
Hi Allen, I would recommend Lucky Gunner which is linked first in this article. I actually don't have any experience with the .44 Spl but I usually go with whatever is cheapest for practice and then a well-reviewed JHP (jacketed hollow point) round for defense.
Thanks Eric. I noticed that their are different grains for each caliber. What do I need to know about grain when selecting the right cartridge?
Thank you.
Allen.
Hi Allen, my general recommendation is to go with the grain you like shooting plinking ammo with.
OK How come the makers of Xtac 5.56 went from m193 to mx 193 to xp193 now . whats the difference in the ammo ? I know what the m stood for whats xp mean ?
As far as I know, XP is their brand's designation of ammo that mimics the military version.
Looking for 220 swift bullets hoping to get Remington bullets 2000 for first order can simply licence and papers to ship and import them to Ireland
Hi Oliver, wish I could help you but not sure about those bullets and export laws!
Hi Eric,
Really enjoy your insights and valuable information. I'm a geriatric greenhorn, and recently qualified for CC. Bought a Glock 19, Gen 4, and spend considerable time soaking up articles and YouTube tutorials. Also do a lot of dry practice/fire 3-5 times weekly. Appreciate that you provide a great deal of useful information to new enthusiasts.
My experience with the couple of local gun shops has not been positive. Seems that all the ostensible friendliness and willingness to help ended when the receipt was handed to me. I now need to buy a quality IWB holster and gun belt. I'm clueless, and have been all over the internet as well as YouTube.
Would greatly appreciate your input on what products/makers I should rely upon for quality, durability, comfort, and affordability regarding the holster and gun belt.
My apologies in advance for the length of this post.
Thank you, and wishing your continued success.
David
Hi David, thanks so much for the comments and glad I've helped you out a little.
However, I might be in the same boat as you for IWB holsters since I don't have a CCW license yet. But for belts I've always been a fan of Uncle Mike's and regular non-IWB holsters I've always like Safariland.
A good gun holster is made by Crossbreed for IWB carry. I have three of them. I have seen reviews on Alienware holsters that they are extremely comfortable so you might want to check those out.
Alien gear holsters are great. Not only are they comfortable but they have a lifetime warranty. Plus if you ever switch to another gun, you just contact them and tell them what new gun you have and they'll swap out the shell for the new gun at no charge. You just pay the shipping. I've been using their holsters for years and I have about 7 handguns. Every time I get rid of one and get a new one they just replace the shell for my new gun.
Plus they always have sales on combos if you buy more than one holster. No I don't work for them, I'm just a loyal customer. Lol
Thanks for the info on Alien holsters. Will give them a try.
I got an awesome at cabelas. Not bad priced either. It goes over one should and straps around you middle. They come complete apart so you can decide where to position gun shoulder support everything. Very comfortable and cool looking too.
Hi Eric ... I am new to guns and recently purchased my first hand gun - a .357 magnum revolver. Any suggestions for practice and home defense rounds for this caliber? I really enjoyed the simple yet in-depth articles. Bookmarked for repeat reading and reference, thanks much! - Best, Vinay
Hi Vinay, thanks for the question! I don't have a .357 magnum myself yet (on the list!) but have shot several of my friends'. For practice rounds I would go with .38 special since those will most likely fit in your revolver. They are much cheaper and you can get used to the reduced recoil too. Home defense rounds just get something hollow point. The sheer power of the .357 will take care of the rest! I would recommend Gold Dot or Federal.