Testing 9mm ammo I have never heard of at the range! Belom, Venom, Wolf. Results surprised me!

Published on July 12, 2021
Duration: 13:30

This video tests several lesser-known 9mm ammunition brands, including Belom, Venom, and Wolf, alongside common brands like Blazer, Federal, and Winchester. The reviewer assesses reliability across multiple firearms: Kel-Tec Sub-2000, Ruger EC9s, S&W Shield, SD9VE, and Beretta 92FS. Key findings include the SD9VE's unreliability with Wolf bi-metal cased ammo and Belom's hard primers causing misfires.

Quick Summary

The video tests various 9mm ammunition brands, including Belom, Venom, and Wolf, across firearms like the Kel-Tec Sub-2000, Ruger EC9s, S&W Shield, SD9VE, and Beretta 92FS. Notably, the SD9VE struggled with Wolf bi-metal cased ammo, and Belom exhibited hard primer issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Range Setup
  2. 00:17Testing New 9mm Ammo Brands
  3. 00:44Wolf 9mm Bi-Metal Case Details
  4. 01:46Loading Mags & Initial Ammo Selection
  5. 03:02Wolf Steel Case Test
  6. 05:18Wolf Bi-Metal Case Test Begins
  7. 06:36SD9VE Issues with Wolf Bi-Metal
  8. 07:10Further SD9VE Jams with Wolf Bi-Metal
  9. 08:42Testing Regular Steel Case Wolf
  10. 09:06Beretta 92FS Test
  11. 09:27Belom 124 Grain Test
  12. 10:21Belom Hard Primer Issues
  13. 10:53SD9VE & Belom Hard Primer
  14. 11:15Belom Hard Primers Eventually Fire
  15. 12:04Hard Primers Identified
  16. 12:11Beretta 92FS with Belom
  17. 12:28Blazer 147 Grain Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Which 9mm ammunition brands were tested in the video?

The video tested several 9mm ammunition brands, including Belom, Venom, Wolf (both steel and bi-metal cased), Blazer 147-grain, Winchester, and Federal Champion. The focus was on lesser-known brands like Belom and Venom.

Did any firearms have specific ammunition reliability issues?

Yes, the Smith & Wesson SD9VE experienced significant extraction problems with Wolf bi-metal cased 9mm ammunition and also showed issues with Belom ammunition due to hard primers, leading to misfires.

Which firearms were used for testing the 9mm ammunition?

The ammunition was tested across a variety of firearms: a Kel-Tec Sub-2000, a Ruger EC9s, a Smith & Wesson Shield, a Smith & Wesson SD9VE, and a Beretta 92FS. The reviewer noted the Sub-2000 and 92FS were highly reliable with all tested ammo.

What were the main findings regarding the Belom 9mm ammunition?

The Belom 124-grain 9mm ammunition was found to have hard primers, causing misfires in several firearms. While these rounds eventually fired, it indicates a potential quality control issue for range use.

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