In the modern world of firearms, the ultra-prolific 9mm cartridge is often taken for granted; it has been a staple of defensive, competitive, and recreational shooting for so long that no living shooters can recall a time before it.
And it’s a shame so many overlook it because, for all the talk of crazy custom calibers and new, improved designs, few calibers strike the balance of affordability, soft recoil, and excellent accuracy of the common 9mm parabellum round. And no example of this round better typifies these qualities than the Blazer Brass 9mm 115gr FMJ.
Blazer Brass 9mm 115gr FMJ Ammunition
If you’ve ever been to a sporting goods store or rental range, you’ve undoubtedly seen and likely shot this round. It’s the round that I have used thousands of times in dozens of firearms to increase my proficiency and test the accuracy and reliability of countless firearms. In many ways, it’s like the Honda Civic of ammunition: cheap, reliable, and prolific.
Initially developed by Georg Luger in 1901, 9x19mm AKA 9mm parabellum AKA 9mm Luger is a pistol/submachinegun round intended for use in the German military. It was derived from the previous German military round 7.65x21mm round that P08 Parabellum and C96 Mauser pistols were chambered in.
The history of the round is actually fascinating, and well beyond the scope of this article. If you’d like to learn more, check out our excellent article/video on the history of 9mm written by the brilliant and talented Logan Metesh.
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CCI Blazer Brass 9mm 115 Gr FMJ (1000 Rounds) Ammunition Depot $ 249.99 
CCI Blazer Brass 9mm Luger Ammo 115gr FMJ 100 Rounds GunMag Warehouse $ 29.99 
CCI Blazer Brass 9mm 115gr FMJ Ammo - 50-Round Box The Mag Shack $ 14.99 
CCI Blazer Brass 9mm Ammo 147gr FMJ 50 Rounds GunMag Warehouse $ 15.99 
CCI Blazer Brass 9mm 124gr FMJ Ammo - 50-Round Box The Mag Shack $ 13.99 
CCI 5200 Blazer Brass 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket Round Nose (FMJRN) 50 Bx/ 20 Cs Shooters Choice $ 23.99 $ 11.99
Blazer Brass 9mm Performance Ammo
Speaking of scope, the size of my testing sample for this round is so massive that I couldn’t possibly hazard an accurate guess as to how many rounds it is comprised of. But to give you a rough idea, I’ve shot this round for more than 10 years through more guns than I can remember—many of which were select-fire weapons like submachine guns—and in all that time, I’ve never had a single round fail to detonate or be unsafely loaded.
The round’s accuracy is also excellent. For 99% of handgun shooters, this round is more accurate than they are, so it won’t be a limiting factor for competition or practice at the range.
Verdict
I’ve likely fired enough rounds of Blazer Brass to buy a new car at today’s prices. And despite this, I wouldn’t trade the experience for any amount of money. It was through this experience that I came to truly know firearms, my capabilities, and their limitations in general. As such, I can’t recommend it enough.
Yes, there are better self-defense, suppressor use, or bullseye shooting rounds. But for shooters looking for a budget-friendly round that never fails to go boom, the Blazer Brass 9mm 115gr FMJ round is second to none. So, if you’re a new shooter hovering over the “buy now” button on your favorite ammo website with trepidation, you can relax. Blazer Brass 9mm is a quality, affordable round that you should always purchase over less expensive steel-cased ammo if your budget allows it.
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About Jim Grant
Jim is one of the elite editors for AmmoLand.com, who in addition to his mastery of prose, can wield a camera with expert finesse. He loves anything and everything guns but holds firearms from the Cold War in a special place in his heart.
When he’s not reviewing guns or shooting for fun and competition, Jim can be found hiking and hunting with his wife Kimberly, and their dog Peanut in the South Carolina low country
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Comments 8mo old..
I like Blazer ammo. I prefer the 124 over the 115 and in most cases I can get both for the same price.
Accurate and pretty consistent through my chronograph.
124 gr. is usually better, in my opinion.
I do not like Blazer ammo. It has a great price point. It’s the inconsistency with feeding, chambering, locking and even firing. A good example I was at the range Monday, I brought 400 rounds of Blazer FMJ to zero 8 of my pistols. My Echelon fired flawlessly. But my Hellcat Pro had feeding and chamber issues. Several other pistols experienced the same issues. It may be affordable but sometimes price doesn’t mean it’s great quality.