Magtech Ammo
Magtech Ammunition is a Brazilian manufacturer, part of CBC (Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos), one of the largest ammunition producers in the world. Magtech produces a complete line of brass-cased centerfire pistol, rifle, and shotgun ammunition that has built a strong following among American shooters for its consistent quality and competitive pricing. Their range training loads in 9mm, .45 ACP, and .40 S&W are among the most value-competitive brass-cased options available, and their First Defense bonded hollow point line provides serious defensive performance. CBC is also the parent company of Sellier & Bellot, another quality European ammunition brand carried at Impact Guns.
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Magtech Range Training: Value Brass-Cased Ammunition
Magtech’s standard FMJ range loads are brass-cased, Boxer-primed, and reloadable—distinguishing them from aluminum and steel-cased alternatives at a price point that competes with the most affordable brass options on the market. In 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and other common calibers, Magtech provides reliable feeding, consistent ignition, and reloadable cases for shooters who want value without sacrificing brass quality. For high-volume training where cost per round matters, Magtech is consistently among our most requested value options at Impact Guns.
Magtech First Defense: Bonded Defensive Hollow Points
Magtech First Defense uses a solid copper hollow point bullet (no lead core) that expands reliably and retains 100% of its weight through penetration—a design used by several law enforcement agencies where over-penetration is a particular concern. The all-copper construction eliminates core-jacket separation entirely, which is the failure mode most commonly seen in barrier testing with traditional jacketed hollow points. First Defense is available in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. For shooters who want a proven solid copper defensive load at accessible pricing, First Defense is a distinctive choice in a market dominated by conventional bonded JHP designs.
Magtech Sport Shooting: Cowboy Action and Specialty Loads
Magtech produces several specialty loads popular with cowboy action shooters, including lead flat-nose and semi-wadcutter loads in .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt, and other revolver calibers common in SASS competition. These soft lead loads produce minimal leading in lever-action and revolver barrels compared to harder jacketed bullets and meet the velocity requirements of cowboy action scoring while being gentle on older or collector firearms. For SASS competitors who shoot high round counts, Magtech’s cowboy loads offer a quality European-sourced option. See also: Cowboy Action Shooting.
See also: All Ammunition • 9mm Ammo • .45 ACP Ammo • Reloading