Maxxtech 9mmP Safety Alert

Dear SAAACA Member,

SAFETY ALERT!! ........Maxxtech 9mm Brass

Be alert for 9mm brass carrying the "MAXXTECH" headstamp!!

This boxer primed brass is apparently Russian production, and from the outside looks like good, reloadable brass.

The problem is on the inside: .....These cases feature a .035" thick internal sleeve that serves to both reinforce the case in the head area, and to prevent bullet set-back. This sleeve comes to within .210" of the case mouth, and is easily seen during a case inspection.

This sleeve constitutes a safety issue because it SIGNIFICANTLY reduces the available case volume: .....And as a consequence, ANY powder charge that would duplicate a factory load in a normal case will produce perilously high pressures in the MAXXTECH brass.
I am sure that with a proper powder charge, this brass might be a great idea: .....But none of the published 9mm data should be used in this brass!

Please watch for this stuff!!

Some of this ammo is in SA. Paul O (TacShak) advised me that they are in contact with the importer Stanger Danger on this issue.

Best regards Peter Wells 083 983 6082 Firearm Management Services