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CCI Blazer is built around one simple idea: let you shoot more without breaking the bank. This 230-grain full metal jacket load gives you the classic .45 ACP ballistics that work in everything from 1911s to modern polymer-frame pistols, all without the price of premium ammunition.
The key here is the aluminum case construction. CCI doesn't cut corners on materials, using aircraft-grade aluminum that's heat-treated for strength and reliability. The cases are coated for smooth functioning and corrosion resistance, and they're loaded with non-corrosive primers that deliver consistent ignition round after round. Clean-burning propellants ensure you get the advertised 845 fps velocity with chamber pressures that stay true to spec, which means reliable feeding and consistent performance from magazine to downrange.
Aluminum cases aren't reloadable, which sounds like a drawback until you realize it's actually a benefit for most shooters. You don't have to pick up spent casings at the range, and they won't stick in your chamber like some cheaper ammo can. The full metal jacket bullet design means smooth feeding, minimal barrel fouling, and no fragments left behind. This is pure range ammunition designed for high-volume practice, and it does that job well.
You'll get the 230-grain weight that's been the standard for .45 ACP since John Moses Browning first designed the cartridge. This weight delivers the balanced recoil impulse and impact that .45 shooters expect, making it easy to control follow-up shots while maintaining that authoritative feel of the caliber. The standard pressure loading pairs well with the aluminum case construction, keeping everything in the safe zone across a wide range of modern and vintage pistol platforms.
Yes, the 230-grain FMJ load functions reliably in the vast majority of .45 ACP firearms, including 1911s, modern striker-fire pistols, and vintage handguns. The full metal jacket design ensures smooth feeding and consistent performance. Some older or less common firearms may rarely experience extraction issues due to tight chamber tolerances, but this is uncommon and typically resolves after a thorough chamber cleaning.
No, CCI marks these cases as non-reloadable and doesn't recommend attempting to reload them. The aluminum is not designed to be resized and reprimed the way brass cases are. If you reload, you'll want to stick with brass-cased ammunition instead.
Blazer aluminum delivers the same ballistics and reliability as comparable brass loads at a lower cost, since aluminum is cheaper to manufacture. The trade-off is that you can't reload aluminum cases. For shooters who aren't reloading or collecting brass, aluminum offers excellent value for high-volume range practice and training without any performance sacrifice.
Yes, the 230-grain FMJ design is ideal for indoor range use. The full metal jacket means less barrel fouling and cleaner burning compared to some other ammunition types. Just make sure your indoor range permits aluminum-cased ammunition, as some facilities restrict it due to recycling policies.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 230 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| Cost per Round | 0.48 |
| Grains | 230Gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3570 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Shipping Weight | 2.05 |
| Units per Box | 50 |
| UPC | 076683035707 |
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