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PMC stands for Poongsan Munitions Corporation and is manufactured in South Korea. They've been around since the 1970s and currently manufacture almost all the ammunition for the South Korean military, everything from ammo for small arms all the way up to 8 inch Howitzer shells. Even though they're a foreign company, PMC invests heavily in American steel and copper companies, and they employ a lot of Americans.
The ammo we used for this review was PMC Bronze 230 grain 45 ACP. It has a lead core, full metal jacket bullet, a reloadable brass case, and a non-corrosive primer. Despite the name, there's no actual bronze used in the ammo. It's just a definition of the brand. With a muzzle velocity of just 830 feet per second, PMC Bronze is among the softer recoiling 45 ACP range ammo available, making it a good choice for long shooting sessions.
Even though it's on the less expensive end of the spectrum for brass case 45 ammo, the PMC bronze performed admirably. We had no failures or malfunctions in any of our six test guns. Accuracy was also pretty good. We got a decent 10 shot group shooting from the bench at 15 yards with a Springfield XDM. If you're looking for inexpensive brass case 45 ACP practice ammo, then PMC Bronze should definitely make the list.
Additional Information
| Manufacturer | PMC |
|---|---|
| Condition | new |
| Bullet Weight | 230 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) |
| Ammo Casing | Brass |
| Quantity | 1,000 |
| Ammo Caliber | .45 ACP (Auto) |
| Manufacturer SKU | 45A |
| Primer Type | Boxer |
| Muzzle Velocity (fps) | 830 |
| Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) | 352 |
| UPC Barcode | 90741569070228 |
| Cost Per Round | 73.0¢ per round |
| UPC Barcode | 90741569070228 |
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Posted On: 12/26/12 By: David
Posted On: 11/16/12 By: Russ
Customer Reviews
- Good Stuff Review by Dr T
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Good quality (Posted on 5/23/13)Quality Performance Value - Great ammo Review by Thorz
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Went through ~250 rounds a couple weeks back with my brother. No FTF in a Springfield XDS. Affordable high quality ammo delivered right to your front door.Quality Performance Value
Love LuckyGunner! (Posted on 4/24/13) - Good Ammo Review by Roy
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I have shot a few hundred rounds of this through my Sig 1911 with good results. A few times I've had a little bit of a feeding problem but not bad at all. Maybe one in a hundred shots. What I am writing this review about though is Lucky Gunner. This is the best site I've ever done ammo business with. Super fast service at a good price. Keep up the good work guys. Roy (Posted on 3/6/13)Quality Performance Value - Only will useif I have to. Review by Warren
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FTF problems with my Sig 1911XO. First round in mags would not feed. Would have to recycle then the rest of the 7 would fire. Noticed bass to be thinner then the Winchester. Had no problems when I switched to the Winchester. (Posted on 3/2/13)Quality Performance Value - PMC 45 Review by NucSwan
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Really disappointing ammo. Jams like crazy in my Glock 30 SF. Had to do real time shift from my G30 to my Sig in real time during timed CCW quals. Perfect score, but would have been dead if up against bad guy. Stick to what law enforcement uses. (Posted on 1/24/13)Performance Value Quality - Would buy again Review by VAGunny
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Accurate, reliable, and clean. Very little residue from 400+ rounds.Performance Value Quality
(Posted on 1/9/13) - Excellent value Review by Tom
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Order arrived as promised. No issues with feeding or firing in my Springfield 1911. Good folks to work with. (Posted on 12/14/12)Performance Value Quality - Excellent product, good price, and outstanding service! Review by Gary
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I ordered 1000 rounds of PMC Bronze for target practice. It may be on the less expensive end of the spectrum for 45 brass case ammo, but I found it to be clean, accurate, and dependable. I will buying more and all my future ammo requirements will be coming from LuckyGunner. These guys are unreal. They provide great products at a great price, fast delivery, and great packaging. It doesn't get any better than this. I have already recommended LuckyGunner and PMC Bronze to all of my shooting buddies. (Posted on 12/13/12)Performance Value Quality - A Great Value & lightening FAST shipping Review by Rev. Muddy
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PMC .45 ACP ammo and Lucky Gunner can't be beat. This ammo feeds perfect and is consistantly dependable & accurite!Performance Value Quality
Better not take a chance and wait to long.....NOW is the time to stock-up. No Telling what those Bozos in DC are going to do next!
Rev. Muddy (Posted on 11/27/12) - Great ammo Review by mike
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The delivery time was great and fast. Had no problems with it at all shot 500 rounds so far and no jams. I would recommend it to any one. (Posted on 11/23/12)Performance Value Quality - Great price, clean shootin! Review by Dan
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I have been using a different brand in my Glock 21 and it leaves a ton of residue on my hands, arms, and cloths. I put 200 rounds of this through my SR-1911 and around 200 through my Glock and had no residue after shooting, also keeps my guns very clean. Would deffinety recomend and plan on another order very soon. Luckygunner.com will have my business for life, very fast shipping, can't beat a 2 day turnaround! (Posted on 11/15/12)Performance Value Quality - Great Service Review by Ron P.
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The PMC ammo arrived on the day it was promised and intact. I have only used 50 rounds so far but it preformed perfectly in my Glock. Good Value. (Posted on 11/12/12)Performance Value Quality - really clean ammo Review by begoodto
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great bang for the buck! (Posted on 11/11/12)Performance Value Quality - Not Bad for the Money Review by Mac
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Shot a few hundred rounds through the Springfield, Desert Eagle, Double Star and CZ 97 with absolutely no problems. Good stuff, I recommend it. This is my fourth order from LG and as Arnold says "I'll Be Back". (Posted on 11/3/12)Performance Value Quality - Good stuff for the price. Accurate, No misfeeds or failures to eject. Review by Jim M
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Ran close to a thousand rounds through a Desert Eagle, Double Star, Springfield, (all 1911s), along with a CZ 97 with no problems whatsoever. Lucky Gunner is a pleasure to deal with, cannot beat the prices or 2 to 3 day delivery. (Posted on 10/28/12)Performance Value Quality - Shoots well, leaves a bit more crud than I'd prefer Review by Andrew
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I've run these through my Sig 1911 and had no issues with FTL/FTF/FTE. They load and go bang every time. Accuracy seems great for the price. My biggest complaint is about the propellant; it smells kind of sour, as some others online have described it "like burning soap," and the inside of my pistol seems very dirty after just a hundred rounds of this stuff.Performance Value Quality
Shoot outdoors? Then I'd imagine the smell is a non-issue.
In my location, almost all ranges are indoor so I thought I'd mention this seldom-examined part of the PMC experience as it will probably lead me to buy another brand next time. I may be more sensitive to this factor than other folks but it's worth noting. (Posted on 10/19/12) - Great shooting ammo Review by Sean
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Very happy (Posted on 10/18/12)Performance Value Quality - No surprises Review by Ron
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The best part of Lucky Gunner is there is no surprises, everything ships as ordered and delivery is quick. Never a wrong charge on my cc. (Posted on 10/2/12)Performance Value Quality - Great Review by Kayne
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The delivery time was great, bought some while I was home on leave and it arrived very fast, the ammo by itself was great had no problems shooting and I will be buying some in the future. (Posted on 9/27/12)Performance Value Quality - Great ammo, Delivery time was just as good as the ammo I got 300rds. and not a misfire or any trouble at all I will be getting more ammo Good Job guys and Gals. Review by shooter01
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This is good ammo, I had no problems with it at all, I got 300Rds and shot all of them in one morning. My Glock wasnt dirty at all it surprised me. I will be buying more for sure. The 45 functions well and you guys are on the ball as far as getting the product to me. Good Job guys keep up the good work. Steve (Posted on 9/25/12)Performance Value Quality - Great Prices, Quality Ammo, The BEST in Customer Satisfaction. Review by Michael
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I have been using LuckyGunner.com for a couple of years and I have to say it is The Best place on the internet to order from. You have competitive pricing, have the ammo in stock, and the longest I've had to wait for my order is 3 days. Never had a problem with my orders. ever.... I'm a Firearms Instructor and in every class I highly Recommend LuckyGunner to my students for their shooting supplies and most definately their ammo. Keep on doing what your doing I'll be your customer for ever. Mike (Posted on 9/3/12)Performance Value Quality - PMC It Doesn't Get Any Better For The Value Review by Heckler Glock
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I've tried a variety of economy brands in my Glock 21 and HK USP full size. By far the least dirty rounds were PMC FMJ. Since I get my .40 and .45 auto from a mom/pop store I can get a better deal on 1000 rounds. I just purchased 2000 rounds each of PMC. Don't compromise with munitions like Sellier-Bellot as they are just a tiny bit less expensive but a lot dirtier. Yes both Glock and HK will fire Sellier-Bellot without fail after several hundred rounds without cleaning because they were designed to do so. But you will have a substantial increase in your cleaning time. (Posted on 2/18/12)Performance Value Quality - Great Review by KJ
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First time to buy ammo on line. Was a good experience using LulckGunner. (Posted on 5/30/11)Value Quality Performance - Very good buy for the money and service is great. Review by Doc
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This is the second 1000 rounds of this ammo I have bought. I is clean and accurate, and basically has preformed flawlessly in both my Glocks and Sig's . I plan on purchasing as much of this stuff as I can at this price. (Posted on 4/22/11)Performance Value Quality - Shoot great through my Sig and 2 Glocks. No Misfeeds, good groupings, a great range ammo Review by DrMark P
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The delivery was quick and the price is fair. I will continue to use this ammo as long as I can get it. (Posted on 3/23/11)Performance Value Quality - Great Review by 45ACPHU
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Great ammo for basic target and range use. Can't go wrong with this. (Posted on 3/2/11)Performance Value Quality - Great Review by Chuck
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My glock sure loves to shoot the pmc and makes great groupings of it without a single malfunction. Love the great prices here at Lucky Gunner, just wish the rounds would last longer..... (Posted on 2/25/11)Performance Value Quality - Great Value Review by Bob
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great ammo for the range, clean and best ammo for the mone (Posted on 2/16/11)Performance Value Quality - Great product, great price Review by Eric
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PMC is great for feeding my Sig and Glock .45acp. No hiccups, nice groupings. Very fast service from Lucky Gunner! (Posted on 1/13/11)Performance Value Quality - Works for me Review by ryanai1991
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Get transaction. I bought 500 rounds. No issues. I have already referred friends and family to luckygunner. I will buy more! (Posted on 12/23/10)Performance Value Quality - Very Good bullet Review by david
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I have four 1911 all 45 cal all shoot these shells with out any issues, will buy more. (Posted on 11/26/10)Quality Performance Value - Awesome Review by Denny
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This was my first experience buying ammo on line - awesome shipping coupled with good value has already made me a repeat buyer. Great job LG - keep up the good work Heidi and team. Denny - AZ (Posted on 9/29/10)Value Quality Performance - No problems at all Review by Randy
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Fairly priced ammo,great delivery time.I have had good luck @45ACP from Lucky Gunner (Posted on 8/6/10)Performance Value Quality - quik delivery Review by khal440
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arrived fast,haven't gone out to shoot any yet (Posted on 7/27/10)Performance Value Quality - good value Review by pbgolfer
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good range ammo. no misfeed, tight groups (Posted on 7/7/10)Performance Value Quality - was there in estimated time, great service Review by Andy
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value was not the best. bought 2000 rnds for 70.00$ cheaper from wallyworld.no shiping and handling and each box was 6.00$ cheaper.But when I needed it I was able to obtain it with no problems. Very convienent. (Posted on 6/15/10)Performance Value Quality - good value Review by BOB
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I've use about 800 rounds. So far only one misfeed from a dented cartridge. All the rest fired and fed with no problems. (Posted on 6/14/10)Performance Value Quality - best bang for the buck Review by pmc fan
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great ammo for the range, clean and best ammo for the money (Posted on 6/9/10)Quality Performance Value - well worth the price Review by newb shooter
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I really don't have much to say because I have no complaintsat all. The product was very good, price was great compared to what they cost elsewhere, delivery was faster than I expected, and I'm sure I'll keep using Lucky Gunner to buy my ammo.Quality Performance Value
N S (Posted on 6/6/10) - great service Review by JJ
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quick, fast, service. (Posted on 5/20/10)Performance Value Quality


