9mm Tracers.....Buyer Beware

Testing 9mm tracers that I purchased from a vendor at the Knob Creek Gun Show, October 2010. This stuff is pricey per round, so you would hope that it works. It can to some degree, but there are caveats to the process. This video could save you a few bucks, and some headaches. In addition to what is discussed in the video, this ammo is HOT. I would say it is equal to or exceeds +P+ pressures, based on my experience. That alone may discourage use in your firearm, regardless of your opinion on the video's conclusion.

The packaging shown is generic and was probably marketed in this manner by the vendor or a distributor. Using the description provided in the video, you can locate photos of this ammo online in the original packaging. At the time of this video upload, I noticed this specific ammo with matching headstamp markings was being sold on www.gunbroker.com and other venues.

If these work in your gun, great. You might also search online for SBR tracers; I've seen them on Midway USA and other sites. There are several videos on YouTube of 9mm tracers, so either this Israeli ammo works in their guns, or they are using another brand of ammo. You may also have some success with various 9mm semi-auto carbines.

SAFETY NOTE: When shooting tracers of any caliber, try to do so with optimum ground conditions if possible to avoid setting a fire. The tracer compound can ignite dry brush in an instant....it has happened.

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[majinojinn]

Ok, obviously you do not have many US Army watchers. That is not intended for firearms.  9mm tracers are used in converted AT-4 rocket launcher simulators to train at reduced cost. The higher pressure loading is not related to SAMMI spec, but to simulate the trajectory of the rocket.

Hope I answered a few questions for you. Love the videos.

[ViCe1986]

@kingboss9000

I fail to remember the US fighting in the 6 days war, guess my history lessons were incomplete. What divisions deployed to fight the Arab world in the 6 days war? I mean hell by the time the US had time to mobilize the war awl almost over!

[freshurricane6]

wow wtg gi joe

[freshurricane6]

@DudeNumberOnePlus you would.

[19MCMLXXIII73]

Great Video ..

[NightmareGbg]

@majinojinn We do the same in the Swedish army. The fist thing they told us when they showed us the 9mm tracer was the you should never ever use them in a handgun or smg.

[xxxracket]

TRACERS WORK BOTH WAYS

[Flench50]

Well , I will know not to buy any of them for my 9MM/ S&W ,

[uhhh54321]

der made in ISRAEL!?? Dink about dat for a minute. Durrrr. Let dat soak in.

Israel. omfg jews

[BIGGxDAWG210]

Friend of mine got some similar,very hot rounds,some took a second strike hit, to go off.I had seen your vid,and told him what I think the issue was. Man those rounds were kicking major flames....would they be safe in a Beretta 92?

[spurrit]

@Thelemorf Go to a gun show and look @ the headstamps from the smaller manufacturers some time. Check the headstamps on range ammo @ indoor ranges. You still suck.