Arabic Surplus 9mm ID??

[Urban_Redneck]

Anyone have any idea what this 9mm might be, or if it's worth buying for handgun use? I have no other description, just the photo.

Many Thanks

[ffhounddog]

Egyptian 9mm ammo.

It is hot loaded for sub guns but shot some out of a Gen2 Glock 17 a few years back no issues. I do not know if the bullet weight but should be fine. I would do the corrosive cleaning if you get this ammo.

[Keith E.]

The Egyptian 9mm ball at one time, early '90s, was corrosive. Plenty of power, ran the open bolt stuff just fine. Just had to clean the firearms good. YMMV.

Keith

[Urban_Redneck]

Thanks, for the info!

[Smirak]

I'm in Iraq right now. If you want me to, I can get my terp to read the box and get you some info? May be too late however?

Kevin

[Iraqgunz]

We had lots of it in Iraq as well and I believe its Egyptian. We had issues with it and other stuff so we shit canned all of it.

[ramairthree]

Yeah, it's Egyptian.
Forget what it chrono'd at, but it is hot ammo.
Also corrosive as hell.

I bought a ton in the early 90s.
Worked fine in a M11, and my Beretta 92. (at least with the factory hammer spring, have not tried it with a D spring)

My buddies Hi-Power and my Glock 19 would give you a FTF per mag or so, those are tough primers.

I still have about 1000 rounds, the boxes are very flimsy and had 32 rounds or some odd number like that in them.

[sinister]

Egyptian 9mm was very good, hot ammo (for Helwan/Beretta pistols and subs).

My Egyptian counterpart was issued a SIG P226 and the barrel was frosted due to corrosive priming. When I explained he needed to clean (at least the bore) after firing with hot water and dishwashing soap he stared at me like I had a dick growing out of my forehead.

[Urban_Redneck]

Thanks again for all the info.

The ammo was at a well publicized (front page of the local paper) auction, it went for $0.51/rd before 12% premium and sales tax. There was a lot of ammo at the auction, all went for ridiculous prices.