Blazer Brass Unveils New Hollow-Point Handgun Loads

New hollow-point pistol loads are now available from Blazer.

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posted on March 5, 2025
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Featuring reloadable brass cases and CCI primers, Blazer describes its new hollow-point handgun loads as “a quality multipurpose cartridge that’s affordable enough to train and defend with the same round.” The 9 mm Luger, 230-grain load is pictured above. (MSRP: $37.99 per 50-round box).
Photo courtesy of Blazer Brass

Blazer Brass has released a new-for-2025 hollow-point product lineup called Blazer HP that is available in 9 mm Luger, .40 S&W, 10 mm Auto and .45 Auto at launch.

More from Blazer about its HP ammunition lineup: “The new handgun loads feature reloadable brass cases, dependable CCI primers and an accurate hollow-point bullet that offers reliable expansion.”

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Blazer says its .45 Auto 230-grain JHP load has a muzzle velocity of 850 f.p.s. from a five-inch barrel (MSRP is $47.99 per 50-round box).

 

The 9 mm Luger option has a 115-grain bullet with 1,145 f.p.s. muzzle velocity, while the .40 S&W has a 180-grain bullet with 1,015 f.p.s. muzzle velocity.

As for 10 mm Auto, that also has a 180-grain bullet, while the muzzle velocity is 1,175 f.p.s.

Finally, the .45 Auto sports a 230-grain bullet, but with 850 f.p.s. muzzle velocity. (All test data courtesy of the Blazer Brass/CCI Ammunition website and from a five-inch barrel.)

The Blazer Brass HP product line is sold in 50-count boxes and is currently being delivered to retailers nationwide. MSRP ranges from $37.99 for 9 mm Luger to $52.99 for 10 mm Auto.

“Our Blazer Brass full-metal jacket handgun ammunition has been popular with shooters for decades,” Blazer Handgun Product Line Manager Chris Laack said. “Adding a jacketed hollow-point bullet option to the product family makes sense, and our customers will love it. This quality multipurpose cartridge is a solid, trustworthy option with which to both train and defend.”

Go to cci-ammunition.com to learn more.

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