Looking for info on older 9mm ammo.

[BankShot]

I picked up several boxes of these from a friend. He said he bought them in 1992, and I am assuming the 91 on the head stamp is the date of manufacture. They have been sitting in his safe for almost 20 years. I shot one box of them through my G19 with no issues. I am assuming they are +P rounds due to them being Mil Spec rounds and did not shoot any in my other 9mm that is not rated for +P. I was hoping someone on here might be able to tell me more about this ammo. Any idea what the L and Y stand for?


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[2in1evtime]

Made in china, norinco import had some shot fine but found it to be dirty

 

[BankShot]

Made in china, norinco import had some shot fine but found it to be dirty

I might have to do some extra cleaning, but I guess It will be worth it. He sold me 8 boxes for $60. Pretty good price for any 9mm in today's market.

 

[2in1evtime]

I myself have stayed away from anything imported by norinco in the last several years just my thoughts, but had no real issues with that 9mm though it was a bit hot!!!!

 

[dtownmj]

Thats some good stuff. Burns a bit dirty but still shoots great. You got a great deal on it


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[BankShot]

Thats some good stuff. Burns a bit dirty but still shoots great. You got a great deal on it


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It was a good friend of mine and he had sold his only 9mm several years ago and moved up to 10mm and 45 cal. It has just been sitting in his safe for all these years. I was also helping him do some repairs on his deck at the time, so I kind of earned the good price. LOL.

 

[BGDave]

This is a good go-to for headstamps.

Headstamp Codes – International Ammunition Association

www.cartridgecollectors.org

 

[BankShot]

This is a good go-to for headstamps.

Headstamp Codes – International Ammunition Association

www.cartridgecollectors.org

Thanks for the info BGDave. I bookmarked that page.