9MM MAKAROV SILVER BEAR 94 GRAIN FMJ (1000 ROUNDS)

9MM MAKAROV SILVER BEAR 94 GRAIN FMJ (1000 ROUNDS)

This 9mm Makarov cartridge hails from the Barnaul Cartridge Plant in Russia, which specializes in the production of reliable steel cased ammunition. Silver Bear takes its name from its casings, which take on a distinctive color from the zinc plating that safeguards them against corrosion over the course of a long wait on a shelf. The casings’ zinc coating further lowers their ability to create friction as they cycle through a semi-automatic firearm. Steel is substantially less costly than brass, but the big downside of that benefit is that it is not reloadable.

This cartridge’s 94 grain projectile offers a good balance of power and recoil in any weapon that can fire it. The round’s ability to attract a magnet isn’t solely attributable to its casing -- its bullet also wears a bimetal jacket, with copper layered on the outside and potentially ferrous metal within. These rounds’ non-corrosive Berdan primers even further adapt them to long-term storage, so don’t worry if you can’t run them all through your pistol right away.