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.
Frequently Asked Questions: Magtech Ammunition
What is Magtech known for?
Magtech is a Brazilian ammunition manufacturer (part of the CBC Group) producing a broad range of pistol, rifle, and shotgun ammunition at competitive price points. In the US market, Magtech is primarily known for reliable, affordable training and range ammunition — particularly their 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP ball loads that provide solid reliability at lower cost than domestic brands. Magtech is a popular choice for high-volume range shooters who want quality control above budget imports without paying premium defensive ammunition prices for range use.
Is Magtech reliable for range use?
Yes — Magtech has a good reliability track record for range and training use across their pistol and rifle lines. Quality control is consistent and feeding reliability in semi-automatic firearms is solid with standard ball ammunition. For defensive carry ammunition, domestic options like Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot, and Hornady Critical Defense are preferred — Magtech’s strength is value-priced training loads.
Does Magtech make specialty calibers?
Yes — Magtech produces several calibers that are difficult to source domestically, including .32 S&W Long, .32 H&R Magnum, .38 S&W, .44 Russian, and various cowboy action shooting calibers. Their First Defense line of solid copper hollow point defensive loads is used by law enforcement agencies in jurisdictions where lead-core bullets are restricted.
See Also: 9mm Ammo • .45 ACP Ammo • Fiocchi • All Ammunition • Handgun Ammo
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