I've used Brown Bear FMJ, Silver Bear JHP and Fiochi FMJ. Had one jam with the Silver Bear (HP) and that was after about 40 rds. That, I was told, wasn't uncommon and had more to do with the round than the weapon... the hollow points from Silver Bear not being uniform and having a tendency to stick on the ramp. Have run another hundred or so of them through it without a repeat. Just keep the ramp clean. (I've found the 'Bears' to be excellent smoke and soot producers, but I think that just adds to the fun.) By far, I liked the Fiochi above the others. Fires cleaner (not a big issue to me, but certainly a valid observation) and, taking the shooter into consideration, the most accurate of the three. Also the most expensive... Have yet to try Winchester or Federal or Wolf. Price wise, if I'm going to the range and expect to go through a hundred rounds, I'll stick with the Brown Bear. Cheap, available, and goes "bang" every time I pull the trigger. A friend of mine likes the Wolf, but it's also a brand I've heard a lot of criticism about... primarily smoke and smell. Again, that's not an issue to me but I've heard other gripes about its reliability. Never witnessed that firsthand. Another round I've never tried and probably never will is Blazer. The range I use has banned it, and I hear that's the route mose indoor ranges are taking. They don't want aluminum casings and feel they're unsafe. Haven't heard any horror stories about them, but they must be out there, somewhere. I do plan on trying the Winchesters and Federal someday, and am really interested in the Glaser blue or silver ball. The price of the Glaser is a bit prohibitive, but for self defense (I don't carry anyhoo...) it seems the best bet for 9mm. Enjoy that 82, and please do try and wear it out in your lifetime.
